Albina Irene Allan (Schjefte) June 22, 1933 - July 4, 2017 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Albina Allan at the age of 84 years on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in her home at the Birchwood Retirement Residence in Chilliwack, BC. She was predeceased by her first husband, Elmer Theodore Schjefte and her second husband, James Mansel Allan. Albina is survived by her three children, Loretta (Don) Daintrey of Rosedale, BC, Dwayne (Karen) Schjefte of Calgary, AB, and Delmer (Sharon) Schjefte of Edmonton, AB; 5 grandchildren, Alissa (Dave) Beck, Colin (Sarah) Daintrey, Evan (Melinda) Schjefte, Gillian Schjefte, Drew Schjefte,; and 3 great-grandchildren, Addison Beck, Cooper Beck, Henry Schjefte. Albina also leaves to mourn a brother, Henry Van Ham and a sister, Deanna (Lyle) French; Albina was predeceased by her parents, Oscar Van Ham (1972) and Frances Van Ham (1970) and sister-in-law Peggy Van Ham (2017). Mom was born on June 22, 1933 in Arcola, Saskatchewan. In her early adulthood life, Albina moved to Saskatoon. She lived on 33rd street for 54 years in the same home that she and Elmer built. Mom was an amazing, hard working, and independent woman. Albina worked for many years in the retail food and drug industry in Saskatoon and retired in 1980. In 2009, Albina moved to Chilliwack, BC at the encouragement of her children so she would be closer to family. In Chilliwack, she lived in a wonderful gated community of Hazelwood Grove where she took great pride in her apartment that overlooked the coastal mountains in the Fraser Valley. In 2017, after being in the hospital, Albina moved to The Birchwood Retirement Residence in central Chilliwack. Albina was a great home-style cook, and baker of pies and her famous cinnamon buns and cheesecake that were enjoyed by all the children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren over the years. Albina also was an avid gardener and for many years loved growing all her own fruits and vegetables for canning as well as beautiful flowers. Mom was a spirited sports fan who loved most sports. She would never miss a Curling Match, Hockey Game or CFL football game on TV. In most recent years, at the encouragement of her granddaughter and great-grandchildren in the USA, she became an avid watcher of Ohio State Buckeye college football. Albina was also a great follower and season ticket holder of the Chilliwack Bruins WHL hockey club when located in Chilliwack. Thanks go out to the caring staff of the Fraser Valley Health Care that took care of Albina over the past 5 months and the staff at the Birchwood Retirement Residence and her staff for the loving care they provided to Mom the last few months. We would also like to thank her family physician, Dr. Mervin Scholtz, and his staff and Associates at the Viva Care Clinic in Chilliwack. Albina will be laid to rest in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, in Saskatoon, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mom's memory may be made to the MS Society of Canada.