It was just a little more than a month ago that Allan seemed so healthy and amazed all of us that at nearly 91, he was still going strong and feeling great. In fact, Helen , Eunice, Allan, Ardy and Zelpha took advantage of a special introductory weekend offer at the local Oregon Gardens in the brand new luxury hotel, something Allan and Eunice rarely enjoyed. Upon the first evening, they took a stroll through the gardens and later played an exciting game of Rummy Cubes, another rarity in their lives. In the morning, Allan and Eunice made their way to the outdoor hot tub, where they enjoyed the early morning sounds of the beautiful surrounding gardens.

A few weeks later in October, they attended their grandson Nico’s homecoming football game, which Nico’s team won taking them to the playoffs. It was an exciting game and a proud evening for the grandparents. Even though Allan had just been told by doctors that his prostate cancer (that he had been able to ward off for several years) had spread to the bones, Allan wasn’t fazed, looking to God for healing and His will. That is how Allan had always viewed adversity, and he was going to do the same this time too. They were at peace.

Less than two weeks later, Allan began experiencing symptoms, evidence that something serious was taking place. On November 7th results from a CT scan showed that the cancer had spread into his lungs and was an aggressive form of cancer. Amazingly, up to this point, aside from some discomfort, he has had relatively no pain.

We know that for many of you reading this Allan holds a special place in your hearts as he does in ours. Let us join together in prayer at this time for a very special man of God, whom we are privileged to call a friend.