Obituary of Allen Edward Schier

Allen Edward Schier was called home suddenly on June 21, 2017, at the Grey Nuns Hospital, Edmonton. Allen was born on March 8, 1954, in Fort Erie, Ontario. Al lived on the farm by Meeting Creek, Alberta, he had lived there since 2003, with (and is survived by) his wife Faith Schier (Oberg), sons James Schier and Patrick Schier. Previous to this Al lived with his family in Ridgeway, Ontario and Rosalind, Alberta. Al is also survived by sisters Beth Pett (Colin), Joanne Zuba (Don), Lynda Schier, brothers Manford Schier and Tom Schier and many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. He was predeceased by his mother Anne Healy Schier and father Hubert Schier. After moving from Ontario to Alberta in the 70’s Allen worked as an X-Ray Technician in Edmonton for many years, followed by working as a custom carpenter in Stevensville, Ontario, along with his father and brother. Next up was working with his brother Manny in their own business in Ridgeway, Ontario - Flo’s Lunch. Then came the journey back to Alberta once again, where he worked for the Battle River School division as janitor for Rosalind School and last, but not least, when moving to the farm by Meeting Creek with his family, he was the Water and Waste Technician in Donalda, Alberta (and Edberg for a while) and he also farmed. Allen did love the farm best of all. Oh how he loved the farm. Al was a man who could build things, and fix things; well at least he loved when things could be fixed. Al loved to read, you really never saw him without a book handy. And in his last few years, he very much enjoyed catching up on the news and financial reports online. He was also a big fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, old rock and roll and country music - A very big fan! Most of all Al loved us, his family, as we love him and we always will. He will always be with us. The family will have a private memorial for Al at their home. Those wishing to contribute to a charity in Allen’s memory may do so to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation 202 – 5913 50 Ave. Red Deer, AB T4N 4C4. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.stettlerfuneralhome.com. Stettler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care and arrangements. For further information please call 403-742-3422.