Buchan, James ‘Allan’, of Champion, passed away peacefully with his
family by his side, at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on September
7th, 2016 at the age of 84 years.

Allan was born on February 9th, 1932 to parents Jim and Dorothy Buchan.  
They lived in Bellevue until moving to Champion in 1942. In 1956, Allan
announced his engagement to Elaine Groves.  They were married on
February 9th, 1957 and spent the next 58 years together.

Allan is survived by his beloved children – Cindy (Murray), Gary
(Joanne) and Nancy (Daryl).  Also left to mourn is daughter-in-law
Lynnette Stauber, a wonderful group of grandkids – Derek, Tanya, Kyle,
Jenna,  Kacey, Shelby and Taylor; and great grandchildren Kailey and
Lily.  Allan will be dearly missed by sister Janice, brother Don,
sister-in-law Barbara Groves and brother-in-law Dale (Diane) Groves.  
Allan was predeceased by his parents Jim and Dorothy, wife Elaine and
son Kevin.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 at
2:00 pm at the Champion Community Hall.

In lieu of flowers, tributes to Allan’s memory can be made to the
Champion Cemetery Maintenance Association, Box 99, Champion AB T0L0R0 or
the Champion Senior’s Center, Box 88, Champion.

Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home.  Telephone 1-403-485-2633.  
Email condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.