Allan “Bear” Leslie Gill
Allan “Bear” Leslie Gill, aged 63 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Allan was born in February 1955 and enjoyed life on the farm in Pasqua, SK before moving to Moose Jaw, SK, with his family. He attended school at Lindale, Ross, and Peacock Collegiate in Moose Jaw before joining the Moose Jaw School Division, where he worked as a caretaker for 42 years. Allan loved a good prank and a bad joke. He thought farts were always funny. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, walking, and spending time with his friends and family. Allan also volunteered with Scouts and the Moose Jaw Soccer Association, where he was vice president and coach, leading his team to a provincial championship. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Estella (née: Champion) Gill; and his infant son, Trevor. Allan will be lovingly remembered as the greatest Dad ever by his three children: Lana Fisher, Melissa Gill and Owen Gill (Rebecca Otto); and as Grandpa to: Jordan Gill, Preston Fisher, and Caden Fisher. Thank you for loving and supporting us, developing our sense of humour, and destroying our sense of smell! We love you! Allan never shied away from having a “very good time”, instigating trouble and partying with his four siblings: Wayne (Elaine) Gill, Debbie (Bernie) McGillis, Donna (Alvin) Koch, and Rob Gill (Rod Schlosser). Thank you to all the friends and family, staff at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, Home Care Palliative program, and Extendicare, for the compassion, love, and laughter you provided during his fast-paced battle with ALS. A private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to The ALS Society of Saskatchewan, 90C Cavendish Street, Regina, SK S4N 5G7 are gratefully appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.
Our Sincere Condolences go out to all the family and friends of Allan Gill ( Bear ) he always had a smile on his face , such a great example of a amazing father too his kids such a great sense of humour, but he also like to tease , please keep your fond memories close at this difficult time he will truly be missed ❤️
Deepest sympathy and condolences on Al’s passing. I know how much he will be missed by everyone.
I worked with Allan for a short period,he was a good guy,we had some laughs,my condolences to his family
My condolences on Allan’s passing. I enjoyed working with him. He was a great person and always liked to stop and chat. He will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy to all the Gill family on the loss of Allan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s and brother’s death. May you find comfort in the days ahead from your memories and times shared together.
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family and friends of Allan n his passing. May you cherish the happy memories you have of him. We hope you will find comfort and strength to get through the days ahead. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle of mischief in his eye. Take care.
Thoughts and prayers with all of you at this time of sorrow. Remember the great times with Bear and he will always be with you.
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. I enjoyed working with him at the school division, and will remember him fondly. We hadn’t heard of his illness, and are sad he passed so young. Thinking of you all. Cherish those memories.
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers go out to your families.
Judy and I would like to express our sympathy to the family. It was always enjoyable working in the school with him. He was always friendly with both staff and students.
Thinking of you. Take care.
So sorry for you loss,Rob.My sympathy to you and your family.
To all of Al’s Family… Our deepest condolences in the loss of a AWESOME man.. Our hearts and thoughts go out to all of you…Your tribute to him is spot on… It was a pleasure to have had him as a soccer friend.. May your memories carry you all through this difficult time…
Very sorry for you loss, Owen and family. He sounds like an amazing man with memories that will live on forever!
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing, I want to express my sympathy to the family at this difficult time.
I am saddened to hear of Allan’s passing. I worked with him at Riverview and enjoyed our chats. He always had a smile on his face. I am sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. My husband Ken worked with Al and always said what a great guy and father Al was. Always had a smile for everyone. I saw him all the time at the mall having coffee with his buddies. He always had time to sit and visit. My sympathy goes out to the family at this difficult time.
Lana, Melissa, Owen,my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Al was my first caretaker when I came to Central in ’78, and we grew to be friends. He always had a twinkle in his eyes when we visited even at the last when I saw him in Extendicare. He was very proud of you and I know he loved you dearly. Keep your memories close as they become the treasures of the future.
We are shocked and saddened to read of Allan’s passing. We have fond memories of your dad’s friendship when we all worked together at Peacock — always a smile, never rattled, so proud of his family. We miss seeing him at Tim’s. May memories of happy times bring you peace.
To all of Bear’s family my heartfelt condolences. I’m sure he and Karl are enjoying some fishing together and a few good laughs.
Our deepest sympathies to all the family on the loss of your father .Prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the days ahead as you share the wonderful memories and special times you had with Allan.
Lana, Melissa and Owen,
We are sad to hear of the passing of you Dad. He was such great guy always positive and encouraging. He was so proud of his family.
May you find comfort in the the many happy memories you shared as a family