Saunders, Allan Clayton
June 5, 1935 - October 5, 2012
Allan Clayton Saunders passed away on
October 5, 2012 at the age of 77 at the
Purdy Pavilion in Vancouver.
He is predeceased by his parents Clayton and Kathleen and his sister Audrey. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Shelly, Marny (John, Spencer) and Doug (Trish, Quinn). Survived by Isabelle, Bernice, Bob, Marion and Dale and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Aberdeen, Saskatchewan and resided in Ladysmith, Nanaimo and Vancouver.
A proud longshoreman, he served as President of Local 508 and as 2nd Vice President of the Canadian Area. A friend to many in the 2nd and Commercial Drive area and a SF Giants fan.
Service on October 26 at 1 pm at the
Maritime Labour Centre - 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver.
In lieu of flowers make donations to the BC Kidney Foundation to honor his nieces’ successful kidney transplants.
“Always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise they won’t go to yours.”
Yogi Berra.