Obituary of Lora Allan

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lora Lynne Allan. Lora passed away at the Wainwright Health Care Centre, Wainwright, Alberta on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the age of 51 years.

Lora was an amazing person and her life was a model of acceptance and compassion. To Lora, people were always more important and she taught us to look past the choices they made to see the real person and how to reach out to them. Lora lived her faith in God and was forever showing us that acceptance and forgiveness were the most important parts of love. Family was who you took into your heart, not just the people who were born into it. Her life reflected those values because her family went far beyond her 5 children and 8 grandchildren, with many people added to it over the years. She was fiercely loved by her family and dearly loved by any who came in contact with her. What she has left us will shine for years to come, for the true joy she gave will continue to spread. She will never be forgotten.

Memories of Lora by her loving family:

Greg (husband) - When I think of Lora, the first thing that comes to mind, are her beautiful blue eyes. They would light right up, and sparkle when she was happy, which was most of the time!

T'Shanna (daughter) - I'll always remember my mom’s adage, " will this still matter in 5 years?" She taught us to focus on things that were truly important.

Terrance (son) - Mom never gave up on any of us, and continually saw our best. She was forever encouraging us to help us be better than we are.

Anna (daughter) - Mom's compassion. Even when she was sick, she would be going through her essential oils to help, and nurse others back to health.

Zoe (daughter) - I'll always remember the way mom loved people. I don't think she ever met a person she couldn't love.

Zachary (son) - Mom's compassion. Every time I had a pet die, I would be upset, and mom would come to me, comfort me, and let me know, it was alright to be sad and cry.

Ken (father) - Lora was always thinking of others, sending little gifts and mementos to them.

Ann (mother) - I'll always remember the notes of encouragement and love she would send us to lift our spirits.

Debbie (sister) - When I think of Lora, I think of loving people. No one was ever unworthy of her time, or attention, and they always responded to it.

Greg (brother) - Her ability to genuinely care about people, always amazed me. She could have complete strangers tell her their worst situation simply because she cared and was approachable.

Roger (son-in law) - Lora made me feel like part of the family from the first moment I met her. She was one of the most accepting people I know.

A Child Loaned

I'll lend you for a little time, a child of mine, "He said, " For you to love the while she lives, and mourn when she is gone. It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three, But will you, till I call her back, take care of her for me? He'll bring his charm to gladden you, and should her stay be brief, or long, You'll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught down there I want my child to learn. I looked the wide world over in search of partners true, and from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.

Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain, nor hate Me when I come to call, to take her home again? I fancied that I heard you say, Dear Lord, thy will be done. For all the joy Your child shall bring, the risk of grief I'll run. I'll shelter her with tenderness, I'll love her while I may, and all the happiness we've known, will forever stay. But should your angels call for her much sooner than we planned, We'll brace the grief that comes, and try to understand.

Author unknown.

Donations in memory of Lora may be made to the donor's charity of choice.