Obituary of The Rev.Walter Allum

With deep sorrow but thanksgiving for a life given to service, the family of the Rev. Dr. Walter Allum announces his passing on Monday, November 2, 2015 in Kitchener On in his 94th year. Born and raised in Ottawa On, Dad was a graduate of McMaster University and Knox College. Ordained by the Presbyterian Church in Canada in 1951, he faithfully ministered for over 60 years to congregations in Brantford, Renfrew and Dundas On and in later years to the charges of Milverton/North Mornington and Arthur/Gordonville. Dad was a true shepherd to his flock. To him, his congregations were truly "my dear people." Dad was a powerful and inspirational preacher, compassionate pastor and mentor to young men and women, especially those seeking to answer the call to ministry. In recognition of his service to his church and its people, Knox College conferred upon him the degree Doctor of Divinity in 1977. For our family he was simply "Dad". From him we received unconditional love and through his example we were privileged to learn our faith, the importance of family and friends and a deep appreciation of education and learning along with a real zest for life. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Nancy (Rick Frost), Mary (Bill Nunn), John (Suzanne), Peter (Barbara) and James (Susan McMurrich). Proud and loving grandfather of Carolyn Frost (Jeff Palmer), Jonathan Frost (Ashley McKague), Rebecca Dowson (Gavin), Scott Nunn, Stephen Allum, Christopher Allum (Liz Goheen), Liam and Martin Allum, Sarah Jean, Hilary and Donovan Allum. Dad delighted in his great-grandchildren; Heidi and Bridget Palmer and Brendan and Ryan Allum. Loving brother of Robert Allum (Lorene). Uncle Wally will be remembered with love and affection by his many nieces and nephews and their families. Reunited now with those he loved most; his wives, our beloved mother Jean (Barclay) (1973) and the Rev Helen Ruth (Oliver) (2011); cherished eldest grandson Matthew Frost (Lorena Barriere); his parents, William & Rosa (Spraggin) Allum; his brothers and their wives, Bill (Dorothy), Frank (Edie), Fred (Klela) and his sisters and their husbands Muriel (Dolly) (Ernie Rodney) and Hilda (Les Hibbert and Ken Chapelle). Sisters-in-law Muriel Drew and Mary Ann Allum as well as brothers and sister-in-law, Arthur Barclay, Vivian (Lloyd) Ludgate, Foster (Eleanor) Barclay and Hawley (Lila) Barclay. Funeral service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 23 Melville St., Dundas On, on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 11:30 am with visitation 1 hour before the service. Interment in Grove Cemetery to follow. Condolences for the family and donations to Knox College, Knox Presbyterian Church, Dundas, or the Rev. Dr. Walter Allum Memorial Fund, The Winnipeg Foundation designated for the work of Anishinabe Place of Hope may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Grateful thanks to Dr. Ross Kennel and the staff of Forest Heights LTC for the attentive and loving care provided to Dad. "Well done thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy lord."