Allan Edwin Earl

Married 62 years to Liz, together they weaved a life of meaning and adventure. Al grew up in Sharbot Lake Ontario with his siblings Gord, Marg, and John. Their father worked as a school superintendent and Al was an excellent student, destined for continued education. Moving to Kingston, Al received a BSc and MSc at Queens University and a PhD in Chemistry at University of Alberta.

Liz and Al then made homes in London and Winnipeg, where they raised Kelly, Robert, and Graham, before moving to Westbank BC where Al retired in the year 2000.

A chemist by eduction, Al spent his career in leadership positions in the food industry with Labatt’s, the Manitoba Research Council, the Canola Council of Canada, and BC Tree Fruits. Lake Country BC was their home for the last 15 years where Al worked on perfecting his grandfathering skills to Kyle, Emily, Isaac, Joshua, Abigail, and great granddaughter Vivian.

Always curious about the world, Liz and Al shared an appreciation of travelling, spending time in Europe and Asia, and for many years driving across North America with their 5th wheel to the seaside community of Lo de Marcos in Mexico. Summertime travel included trips back east where they reunited with family including nieces Margo, Heather, Cathy, and Sarah, as well as Liz’s extended family in the Maritimes.

A philosopher at heart, Al took immense pleasure in reading and sharing time with friends to chat about the world. Whether in the board room, grocery store, or coffee shop, Al appreciated connecting with all those around him, and listening to their stories. Al passed away at 85 years of age with his family and friends by his side. Al will be missed as a husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.