We Remember
ROBERTSON, Allan Willis
September 16, 1935 — March 27, 2022
Allan passed away on March 27, 2022, at the Kelowna General Hospital, at the age of 86 years.
Born in Fort Frances, ON on September 16, 1935, Allan completed his schooling in Barwick, Emo, and Fort Frances, Ontario. After teaching public school for two years he went to college and took the ministry. He was known for his passionate preparation of sermons and teaching religion classes. He pastored in various communities in western Canada and taught theology for six years at Canadian Union College (now Burman University) in Lacombe, AB. Allan was quick-witted, enjoyed sports, and was an avid reader.
Left to treasure Allan’s memory are his wife, Dorothy; daughter Joy (Dale) Sismey; his siblings: Norma (Fred) deJong and Phyllis Robertson; as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Althea, in 2012.
Memorial donations may be sent to ADRA Canada, www.adra.ca.
A private graveside service was held with family present to lay Allan to rest.
A Memorial Service will be on MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022, AT 1:00 PM (PDT) AT THE KELOWNA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 1130 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service can be seen (below). A recording of the event will be available to view on this page afterwards (it may take up to 24 hours to appear).
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Dear Dorothy and Joy,
It goes back some years now. Professor and pastor, your dad was a positive influence in my journey to Christ as my Savior. I remember how he said he replaced a Syl Apps poster for Christ in his heart as a young man. I will always remember your husband and dad as a humble man of God. Thank you, not only to him, but the Robertson family for making an eternal difference in my life.
Les.
I can truly sympathize with you, Dorothy, and Joy since I have travelled this road. It is not easy but holding on to God will get you through almost anything. Hold On ! !
We are so sorry to hear of Pastor Roberson’s passing. It is never easy saying good-bye to a loved one, but what a blessed hope we have that this is not forever. What a glorious day that will be when “God will wipe away every tear from [our] eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away” (Rev 21:4). Our reunion with our loved ones is such a wonderful event to look forward to!
In the meantime, may you feel the kindness, love and warmth of those who care for you. And may God wrap His arms of love around you as you face the coming days. …. Wally and Maureen Weber
Just heard today, April 14, of Pastor Robertson’s passing and that I missed his service. It is with great memories that I remember you Dorothy and your husband from my time in Saskatoon.
I thank God for the awesome privilege of having been a student of pr. Allan Robertson.
My condoleance to the family. I have been thinking of this wonderful man so many times.
Pastor Robertson married Mary and me at Thanksgiving in 1977 in Vancouver and I remember some of what he said at the service – that when two people get married it’s like gluing two pieces of paper together – if you try to separate them it would involve tearing the paper. How right he was. Mary passed away on Labour Day, 2015, with me holding her hand.
I loved Pastor Robertson’s sermons, which were uplifting and clear and practical. My empathy to Dorothy and Joy and all who loved Pastor Robertson.