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JOHN RODNEY (ROD) ALLEN
Born: Jul 24, 1949
Date of Passing: Apr 16, 2018
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JOHN RODNEY (ROD) ALLEN July 24, 1949 - April 16, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Rod after a battle with cancer at the age of 68. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Nancy; daughter Caley Houtop, her husband Justin and grandson Parker; and daughter Cassie, her husband Andrew Brown and granddaughters, Grace and Sadie. He is also survived by his sister Gerry Munro of Calgary, as well as many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. Rod was born and raised in Winnipeg. He had fond memories of growing up and riding horses at his family home, Goldstream Stables. He attended the University of Manitoba, achieving a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. He taught for 33 years in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division, teaching at Arthur Oliver, Sansome and Silver Heights Collegiate. Prior to retiring in 2003, Rod served a term as the President of the St. James-Assiniboia Teacher's Association. Throughout his teaching career, Rod became one of the first computer teachers in St. James and helped to lead teaching and learning in this area. Rod was an enthusiastic and memorable teacher known for his humanistic approach to teaching, as well as his famous sense of humour. Following his retirement, Rod and Nancy relocated to Gimli where they spent ten years on the shores of Lake Winnipeg. In his retirement, Rod honed his golf and bridge skills, as well as putting many hours into keeping his yard looking beautiful. He enjoyed spending the winter months with Nancy in Scottsdale, Arizona as well as traveling to many other destinations. Rod was an avid sports fan and he loved the hometown teams - particularly watching the Jets (especially this season!) or listening to their games on the radio, whether he be in Arizona or in his car driving between Winnipeg and Gimli. He loved his family immensely and received great joy from watching his grandchildren learn to walk and talk and play together. He was so pleased to meet and hold his youngest granddaughter and namesake, Sadie Rodney. Sincere thanks for the care and compassion of the staff at the Gimli Community Health Centre. A celebration of his life will be held at the Johnson Hall, Waterfront Center in Gimli, Manitoba at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23. Memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of choice. Condolences, pictures and videos may be left on Rod's tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 21, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Rod was a special person--a unique sense of humour and a real, true friend. We taught together at Sansom Junior High. A memory comes to mind. We were going to watch the Vikings game in Minneapolis when I broke one of the lenses in my glasses. "Well, Jim, you will have to watch the game with one eye," he said. Then he covered his mouth with his hand and laughed as he quite often did. I can still see his face. I will miss him. - Posted by: Jim Morgan (Friend, colleague) on: Apr 24, 2018
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Nancy - may the love of family and friends support you through this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Rod at Silver Heights. His sense of humor was contagious! A large group of teachers used to book a table on Fridays for lunch at Steve's for burgers and fries and friendship. I also remember celebrating his retirement. The girls delivered speeches and I realized they had inherited their father's wit. He returned to the classroom as an Educational Assistant at Sturgeon Creek. I was privileged to watch him work with at-risk students. He loved working with one boy in particular, bringing in board games and teaching the boy to play checkers. He touched many lives and will be missed! - Posted by: Jan Paton (Colleague) on: Apr 24, 2018
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Rod was my teaching mentor and we taught together for many years at Silver Heights. Along with our colleague Ray, the three of us would enjoy many lunches together at the old "Snackers" restaurant. Rod, Ray, and myself enjoyed many years of laughs and work including getting web certification together at the University of Winnipeg. I miss and think about Rod almost every day. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Lawrence Wachs (Friend) on: Apr 24, 2018
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My sisters & I knew Roddie when he was very young. Edie would end up babysitting him when we went up to Goldstream Stables. We are very sorry to hear of Rod's passing. Our condolences to the family. Remember the great times you had together. Bev Moore, nee Davis - Posted by: Bev Davis, Edie Davis, Louise Davis (Friends) on: Apr 21, 2018