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Allan David Oberholzer

July 17, 2013

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From: Jim Martherus

Allan was a kind and generous man. I worked with Allan when I moved to the Peterborough area several years ago and he also included me in his hunting and fishing adventures. I will always think fondly of our bountiful shore lunches at the French River. To Sarah-Jean and David, your father always spoke so highly of both of you and was so very proud. He will be missed.

From: Lori & Jamie Santi

Dear Family, Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult of times. I will always remember Allan as a favourite cousin whose sense of humour rivaled none. The many Summers we shared together in French River will never be forgotten - as kids (and cousins) we have wonderful memories that will keep the spirit of Allan alive in us all. With much love, Lori & Family

From: janice caves

Oh Susan amd family and friends. It breaks my to offer my condolences for one so you. Allen , Susan and I all went to high school together. Another of our very young to pass way before his time. Huhs

From: Eugene Raymo

I worked for the Ministry of the Environment in Gravenhurst for about 25 yrs and would run into Allan once in a while. In 1996 that office closed and i had to move to work in the Peterborough District Office where i was welcomed. And Allan was there during the last 5 years of my career. And for a while Allan was my supervisor a job that he did very well. And we became friends. I remember one fishing trip on Chemong Lake with Allan and Bruce. I thought i hooked a monster walleye but it turned out to be a 39 1/2 inch muskie. I wanted to keep it but Allan told me to throw it back. I remember another trip to Haliburton where Allan, Bruce and I walked through the winter woods and ice fished on a small trout lake. Live bait wasn't allowed. How did we know? And the 3 of us when herring fishing. I can't tell you about that trip. Another time a bunch from the office when ice fishing on Scugog. I dont think any one caught a fish. I have some photos from that trip. Allan is laying back in a lawn chair catching some sun. We had good times back then. I retired in 2002 and I'm sorry to say that Allan and I lost touch with each other. But i never forgot him. I always asked Bruce how Allan was doing. Allan was a real outdoors guy who loved fishing and hunting. We had a lot of good times. And i am so sad that he has left us so early in his life. You will be greatly missed my old friend.

From: Doug Johnston

I was shocked and deeply saddened to here of Allans passing. He was a true friend and gladly helped and mentored many people as they pursued their careers with the Ministry. Valorie and I offer our sincere condolences to Sarah-Jean and David. Your father was a genuine and caring person and will be sadly missed by many.

From: David Arnott

In my over 12 years thus far with the Ministry of the Environment there are only two or three individuals that I can truly say have had a profound impact on shaping my career in becoming the officer and public servant I am today. Allan is one of those few. Allan took what some might say was a bit of a gamble and hired me into the Peterborough office back in 2002 as a young, headstrong officer. His unique and personable management style kept me in line while respecting my own approach to the job and he alone is responsible for teaching me the balance between public and political service. An absolutely brilliant public servant himself, he had probably forgotten more than I will ever know about the job and I considered him a true mentor and friend. To his family I am truly sorry for your loss.

From: Janice Caves

Oh this breaks my heart. Allan was a high school friend and a very nice fellow. Susan, it must be incredibly hard to loose your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Deepest sympathies to family and friends. A Mom and Dad should not bury their son. Massive hugs. xoxox

From: Kent Hammond

Wow!I just lost part of me. Am I surprised? Not really. Bright stars fade the quickest and Al's was brilliant. He was one of the most interesting people I ever met. It all started in a hall at Georgian College. We went out for lunch and a beer at Barrie burger and the next thing you know it was closing time. Twelve hours just flew by like the next 10 years of our friendship. We worked and played hard. Fishing, hunting, boating, fly tying, camping, watching hockey (Leafs), golf, cards, skiing, curling, snowmobiling, fighting, chasing girls, etc, etc. I have endless stories. Some samples: Driving from Trenton to Barrie through a record rain storm with no wipers, both of us falling down the basement stairs at Frost Trail at 3:00am and laughing about it(sorry Neil and Sharon), sinking a canoe trying some rapids in Muskoka, falling through the ice in Haliburton, waking up at the end of a strangers dock in Peterborough after a MOE golf tournament and having no idea how we got there or why, getting food poisoning at a curling bonspiel in Bracebridge, wrestling at the French River cottage and rolling together into the water, three of us deciding to walk into the cottage on a new years day and getting lost in a snow storm with all of us suffering with various stages of hypothermia by the time we literally staggered (even Al thought we might have overdone it that time) back out of the bush, everyone but us wanting to end a May 24 Killbear camping trip just because it was snowing out, a raccoon eating a hole through his new tent wall on the same weekend, Al picking me up for a test drive in his first car and the motor catching fire within one mile, hitting the Director of the MOE with a golf ball off the first tee (great career move), refinishing furniture and the turpentine caught fire, pulling Als shades off his face with a back cast. These are just a few of the printable stories. Boy did we have fun! Then life got in the way and we slowly drifted apart. We usually talked once a year on new years day. He always mentioned his kids, family and his beloved French River. We meant to get together again but it never happened. I have regrets about that but as they say "all men die but not all really live" and I think Al and me gave it our best shot back in the day. Rest in Peace my friend. I hope you realize how much I loved you. To Neil, Sharon, Paul, Susan, Kenneth and Als kids my deepest sympathy. I will never ever forget him. Kent Hammond

From: Linda and Gary Henderson

We are so very saddened at having lost a precious member of our family. Growing up, my cousin Allan was the closest thing my sister and I had to an older brother. My memories of Allan will always centre around his beloved French River and our time spent together there. Whether it was out in a boat or canoe, or gathered around a campfire or card table, Allan's quiet but devastating sense of humour lit up our lives. As the years went by and the responsibilities of adulthood meant less time spent together, there were always Christmas gatherings and a phone call here and there to keep in touch and recall younger days and simpler times. In any conversation, it was always so obvious that his kids, Sarah-Jean and David, were the light of his life. His pride in them and their accomplishments knew no bounds. To them and to Allan's parents, brothers and sister we offer our deepest condolences and we share in your loss. May we all be comforted by thinking of Allan at peace and by remembering that megawatt smile that will long live on in our hearts and memories.

From: Bill and Erma wallace

With heart felt sympathy Neil and Sheran to read of the loss of your son Allen.Please accept our sincere condolences to you and all your family and friends.Bill and Erma Wallace