Alan Hemming 1947 – 2007
After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer Al slipped away quietly early morning Tuesday, Oct.23rd.
Born June 19 1947 in Rochdale, England Al grew up in Red Rock, ON. In 1967 Al attended the University of Wisconsin on a hockey scholarship until he graduated in 1970. After short stays in Thunder Bay, ON and Gold River, BC Al moved to Dryden, ON in 1979 where he lived until 2001. In the fall of 2001 Al moved to Quesnel, BC and went to work for Weldwood Plywood (West Fraser).
Al is predeceased by daughter Chaundra Lynn, mother Evelyn, and father Geoff. Al is survived by son James Kenneth, daughter Jolene Carol (Phil), Grandson Samuel Alan, and brother Neil (Donna).
A memorial service will be held Monday, Oct.29th, 1:00pm at Claytons Funeral Home in Quesnel.
As per Al’s wishes in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society
