Obituary of Allan Throndson

Allan Douglas Throndson was born December 21, 1927 to Anton and Mary Throndson, on the farm near Armena. He was baptized and confirmed at Fridhem Lutheran Church. Allan married Viola Rasmussen on August 4, 1954 and together they raised three children. Allan passed away, peacefully, March 10, 2014 in St. Mary's hospital at the age of 86 years. Growing up on the farm, Allan liked to play hockey and ball. He also enjoyed trapping weasels and playing tricks on his mother. He built a cabin and his own house, skills he learned building outhouses for the neighbours. Allan taught school for 30 years. His first year teaching was at Roundhill, where he taught 41 students in grades 3, 4 and 5. He also taught at Ferintosh, numerous schools in Camrose, and ended up at Chester Ronning School. He quit teaching for nine years and worked for Imperial Oil. The love of the classroom never left him, however, so he went back teaching. Allan loved teaching, especially when it came to correcting his grandchildren's grammar! Allan and Viola loved to travel and enjoyed many trips within Canada, as well as trips to other countries. After retirement, they bought a place in Arizona where they enjoyed visiting old and new friends. Allan's failing health caused him to be on dialysis for the last six and a half years. He faced this challenge with courage and dignity. Allan always appreciated the excellent care he received from the staff at the Dialysis Unit and often commented that the nurses there " ... must be just like angels". The family is also extremely grateful for the care and support that Allan received during this time from friends and family. Allan leaves behind his wife Viola; children Valerie (Dale) Sims, Wendy (Frank) Marshall, and Wayne (Janice); eight grandchildren Jonathan, Lindsay (Jaime) Aicken, Stephanie Sims; Erin, Brent and Kathryn Marshall; Greg and Kristina Throndson; two great-grandchildren Jens and Kai Aicken; brothers Lyle (Carol) and Gerald (Marilyn); Rasmussen families; and numerous relatives and friends. Allan was predeceased by his parents; an infant son and infant daughter; sister Ruby; brothers Raynold, Wesley, Stanley; and an infant brother. We give thanks to God for the life of Allan, the joy, laughter and love that he brought into our lives. Rest in God's Peace. A Funeral Service was held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014 from Bethel Lutheran Church (4102 73 St Camrose) with Rev. Bonnie Arends officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Camrose Cemetery at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Kidney Foundation, or to the Battle River Community Foundation RE: Allan and Viola Throndson.