ALLAN BECHTOLD

ALLAN BECHTOLD April 15, 1952 ~ April 22, 2023 Allan Floyd Bechtold peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age of 71 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving partner, Brenda Craig; his son, Greg, and daughter-in-law, Jacquie Bechtold; daughter, Rhonda, and son-in-law, Mike Busch; grandchildren, Megan and Linsey Bechtold. He is also lovingly remembered by his brothers, Harvey (Debbie) Bechtold and Reuben (Maureen) Bechtold; sisters, Shirley (Dale) Drefs and Ruth (Steve) Stuber; brothers-in-law, Ray (Kathy) Tofsrud, Don Tofsrud, Larry Tofsrud, Dwyane (Chris) Tofsrud; sisters-in-law, Vicky (Rene) Van Brabant, and Kathy (Tim) Ewasiuk; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Allan was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dianne; parents, Charlie and Jean Bechtold; parents- in-law, Gordan and Irene Tofsrud; brothers, Kenny, Gerald, and Gary Bechtold; sister, Jean Stuber; and brother-in-law, Alan Stuber. Allan will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Even with his vision impairment, he was a great handy-man and had a talent for fixing many things including lawn mowers and small engines. He was a thoughtful, caring, and loyal man; family was very important to him. Family and close friends celebrated Allan’s 71st birthday on April 15, 2023. It was a wonderful opportunity to honour him by sharing stories, a lot of laughter, and some tears, with a special guitar solo by his granddaughter. A private family internment will be held at the Redcliff Cemetery on Friday, April 28th, 2023. Donations in honour of Allan can be made to Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Allan Bechtold. Funeral arrangements entrusted to
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