Allan John Chute

Allan John Chute, aged 83 years, a longtime resident of Moose Jaw and the Tuxford District, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010.  Allan was born on the family farm northeast of Tuxford on October 22nd, 1927, the youngest son of Harvey and Irene Chute.  He attended Buffalo Lake Elementary School and Tuxford School for his high school education.  Following high school he attended and graduated from Briercrest Bible College at Caronport, SK.  It was at Bible College where he met Margaret Kelly.  They were married on October 23rd, 1949 and their home was blessed with the birth of two daughters and two sons.  Throughout the 61 years that Al and Marg were married, they faithfully attended and took their children to church as contributing members of the Moose Jaw Alliance Church.  It was a priority to him that his children understood God’s love and forgiveness and the value of a Christian heritage.  Al and Marg resided on the farm until 1978 but Allan continued farming until 2000 and even this fall, still enjoyed daily drives to the country to watch the combining.  In his younger years Allan was an avid hockey player, later he enjoyed many years of curling and up to the present time was actively enjoying playing shuffleboard almost daily.  Allan was a dedicated family man, taking an interest in his children’s and grandchildren’s lives, whether on the farm or in sporting, music and drama activities.  Allan was predeceased by his father Harvey; mother Irene; sister Ruby; brother Raymond and grandsons Reid and Ryan Chute.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret; daughter Darla (Terry) Thiessen – Hague, SK. and their sons Drew (Tammy) and Brett (Jenna); daughter Diane (Daryl) Tiessen – Wilcox, SK. and their children Kendra McGaughey (James) and Kyle; son Bartt (Marla) Chute – Moose Jaw, SK. and their children Andrea Garland (Rob and great-grandchildren Aubrey and Brant), Alana Chute (Mike Hazelton) and Marcie Chute (great-grandsons Rhett and Rogan); and son Carson (Carol) Chute – Moose Jaw, SK. and their children Evan (Stephanie), Erin (Jayson) Zilkie and Carter.  Allan is also survived by his brother Keith of Neepawa, MB.  A Memorial Service for Allan Chute will be held on Saturday, November 13th, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Alliance Church with Pastor Keith Gonyou officiating.  A reception will be held immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.  A Time of Visitation with the family will be held at Moose Jaw Funeral Home on Friday, November 12th, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  For those so wishing, memorial donations in Allan’s name may be made to Briercrest College and Seminary, 510 College Drive, Caronport, SK., S0H 0S0.