ALLISON STEPHANSON (SMITH)

Condolences & Memories (40 entries)

• Rob and family, we heard of Ally’s passing while we were in Texas and we both shuddered to think of how hard this must be for you all. Ally was one of the strongest, kindest, most giving and supportive women I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. She was a mentor to the women of the WPS but more importantly she was a wonderful human being. So proud of Mitch and Brady. So deeply in love with Rob. So loved by so many. We will miss her and we will pray for her family during this sad time. Ally Rest In Peace sweet angel. You lived life on earth, gave life on earth and saved many lives before leaving us to be in heaven. Thank you for all you did and all you gave. You will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Shelly and Bruce Glover (Co-workers and admirers) on: Mar 28, 2020

• Dear Rob and family, Carrie and I want to express our sincerest sympathies to all of you. Allison was a true professional during her career, but more importantly, she was a wonderful and caring person. She set an example for all of us and we are thankful for the memories we have of her. - Posted by: Andy Golebioski and Carrie Keep (Friend and co-worker) on: Feb 24, 2020

• Rob and Family, Three months ago, both, you and Ali were on my mind, not knowing about Ali's fight with cancer. It came as a shock when I found out about Ali's passing. Her smile was infectious and always warm. Words can not express the sorrow I have for you and your boys. As I have not been close to you both over the years, know, both of you have touched my life and Ali will not be easily forgotten. Prayers and Hugs. Lisa - Posted by: Lisa Sicotte (Friend ) on: Feb 18, 2020

• My sincere condolences to all of Allison's family and friends, on your loss. 🙏❤. Allison has gotten her wings and will always be watching over you until you are again reunited. Sincerely, Debbie Lewis. - Posted by: Debbie Lewis (Vincent Massey Collegiate ) on: Feb 18, 2020

• Sending heartfelt condolences, so sad to hear of your loss. Allison will be missed for her adventurous spirit and kind soul. - Posted by: Dawna (Hales) - Massé (VMC) on: Feb 17, 2020

• Rob, Mitch& Brady Our deepest heartfelt condolences are with you during this difficult time. Cherish every memory. Craig, Ann, Brett & Devyn - Posted by: The Griffins (Friends) on: Feb 15, 2020

• Allison was always a friendly face and support. I admired her no nonsense approach, amazing work ethic and her deep and unabiding integrity. I was very lucky to have worked along side her. At a time when there were few female role models in the WPS she lead just by being herself and made herself available to both male and female members... We miss her. Rob, My sincere condolences Rob, Mitch, Brady and your families. - Posted by: Bonnie Emerson (Friend and coworker) on: Feb 15, 2020

• Condolences to family and friends. Alison was an exceptional teammate and player on Volleyball Manitoba teams in the early 80s (including the 1983 Canada Winter Games Team in Jonquiere, Quebec). She was a leader and friend to all that she played with. RIP - Posted by: Vic Loewen (Coach - Provincial Volleyball Teams) on: Feb 15, 2020

• So sorry to hear of your loss - may God be with you & your family. - Posted by: Gwen&keith anderson (Friend ) on: Feb 14, 2020

• So sorry to hear of your loss - may God be with you & your family. - Posted by: Gwen&keith anderson (Friend ) on: Feb 14, 2020

• Rob, Mitchell, Brady - My deepest sympathies to you. Our families spent so much time together watching our boys grow up. Please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you all at this time and will always cherish with warm memories the times we spent together. - Posted by: Marc (Friend) on: Feb 14, 2020

• Sending you heartfelt sympathy. Allie sounds like an incredible person who touched many people throughout her lifetime. May the memory of Allie live within your hearts and give you comfort as you grieve and bring you peace. - Posted by: Toni Head (Friend of Mitch & Tara) on: Feb 13, 2020

• I was very saddened to read the passing of Allison. Allison and I grew up on Marshall Crescent and enjoyed many fun times with the neighbourhood kids. It was Allison and her dad Gordie that first introduced me to downhill skiing @ La Riviere Ski Resort. Allison will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to the Stephanson and Smith family. Sharon Koelzow (Breivik) - Posted by: Sharon Koelzow (Breivik) (Friend) on: Feb 13, 2020

• Sadness fills my heart to know that Allison left this world so soon. I always respected Allison for her unconditional love and kindness. Always happy to see you with her cute little smile. Amazing woman, wife and mother she was.... friend to everyone!! Honored to have shared time with her and her family skiing up in the mountain. Ally certainly left great legacy! My deepest condolences to Rob, Mitch and Brady.... To all family and friends, we will miss our dear sister and friend to all of us!! Thinking of you all!! - Posted by: Joanne park (Friend ) on: Feb 12, 2020

• Rob and Family Cheryl and I were so very sorry to hear of Ally’s passing. When we first met you two in Costa Rica, we felt an immediate connection. When you and Ally came to visit us in LaSalle, Ontario, we had a terrific time and lots of laughs. We often talk about the great times that we had with both of you. We are both so sorry and wish you and the boys all the best at this most difficult time Rob. We are thinking about you and please take care. All the best my friend. - Posted by: Dave and Cheryl Dean (Friends ) on: Feb 11, 2020

• My heart is with you all ~ family, friends, colleagues ~ and most of all with Rob ... I am here to support ~ in any way that may be helpful ... With so much love and care to all of you ~ at this time of enormous grief and of transition ... - Posted by: Ariole K. Alei (Sister of Tim ) on: Feb 11, 2020

• My deepest condolences to the Stephanson family and friends on the loss of your loved one. - Posted by: Jack wakeham (Were neighbors ) on: Feb 11, 2020

• My sincere condolences to Rob,family and friends at this very hard and sad time. - Posted by: Maria (Friend ) on: Feb 11, 2020

• Rob, my heart truly goes out to you buddy! I can't imagine the pain and heartbreak you are experiencing at this time and my thoughts are with you. Ally was truly one of the "good ones" but you already know that and always will. I guess I will experience this eventually as my wife is also suffering from the effects of a long term terminal cancer the complications of which are not relevant right now. The blight of the big "C" is becoming unfathomable and has touched each of us somewhere, somehow at sometime. So please take some comfort (for what it's worth) that you are not alone and never will be. We are all struggling with this pain in some way, but yours is at the top of the list right now...hopefully, in time, it will subside and begin to heal somewhat for you. Sincerely, Tim - Posted by: Tim Turner (former co-worker, friend) on: Feb 11, 2020

• Our deepest condolences to the Stephanson family. Ally was a wonderful person and police officer. She deserved to be with you for many, many more years. I hope you find comfort in all the great moments and memories of your time together. - Posted by: Kevin & Linda Kavitch (Co-workers) on: Feb 10, 2020

• A respected and supportive colleague, a loving mother, a wonderful wife, a kind friend, a women that all women should aspire to. The world lost a true and genuine person, rich with kindness and character, we are deeply saddened and devastated. Alley you left too soon; rest peacefully dear friend. To Rob, Mitch and Brady, we cannot remove the heartache you’re suffering, we do offer our love support and deepest sympathy. (Colleague and Friends Esther Schmieder & Jim Diduck) - Posted by: Esther Schmieder & Jim Diduck (Colleague & Friends) on: Feb 10, 2020

• Rob, Mitch, Brady, Jill, & Greg So sad to learn of Alli's passing. She was always so much fun to be around. Often leading to some interesting adventures. Most memorable was hoisting her ( with here knee in a cast) over the railing at Oreste's Calgary the night of the rehearsal dinner. We were escaping the tab for the rehearsal dinner. Thankfully, it was all saved by Grandpa Gord! Many great laughs and fond memories. - Posted by: Mike, Molly, Maddie, Noah Etahn (Friend) on: Feb 10, 2020

• Dear Rob and family, I worked with Allison while she was working in the Human Resources department. She was such a bubbly, kind person who always made me feel welcomed. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one. - Posted by: Charlene Sylvestre (Friend) on: Feb 10, 2020

• Very sad to hear of Allison's passing. Sending condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time. - Posted by: Margaret Simcic (Fellow VMC ) on: Feb 09, 2020

• Our thoughts are with you at this time. Our deepest condolences. - Posted by: Wendy Nykoluk and John Speirs (co-workers) on: Feb 09, 2020

• My sincere heartfelt condolences to your family. Our Fort Garry community is a very tight bunch and we all grew up together on Marshall Cres. and Farwell Bay. I was always in awe of Allison’s athletic abilities and how she was loved by all - a great spirit of life! - Posted by: Nancy McCulloch (Rae) (Fort Garry classmate) on: Feb 09, 2020

• Rob and family, please accept my deepest condolences on Ally’s passing. I didn’t have many opportunities to talk to her but I knew you quite well. You were always such a kind man so that says a lot about you two as a couple. Be well my friend, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stan - Posted by: Stan Kennedy (Friend ) on: Feb 09, 2020

• When working on the same shift with Ally I was genuinely in awe of her intelligence. I really believed she was so highly qualified to be a real leader! It was an honour to know Ally. My condolences to Rob, Mitch and Brady and all other family and friends of Ally. - Posted by: Gary Honey (Co-worker, friend) on: Feb 09, 2020

• It is with a very heavy heart that I pass along my condolences to Rob and the entire family. I have know Allison since kindergarten and have too many fond memories to count growing up with Allison. I left Winnipeg in 1990 and although we did not have much contact since my moving, the few times I did see Alley since I moved away it was as if no time had passed. Her smile, her laugh and her love of friends and family is something I will never forget. The many pool parties in high school, the ski trips we took back in those days and the parties we had were so much fun and wouldn't have been the same without her. I only hope that you all can take some solace in this terrible time in the fact that she was loved by so many Glenn Sayers - Posted by: Glenn Sayers (Long time friend) on: Feb 09, 2020

• My condolences to her family. Allison will be missed by her sisters and brothers in blue. She was a respected leader, offering mentorship and support to officers like myself. I was unaware of her cancer battle, until I learned this week of her passing. - Posted by: Belinda Duncan (WPS Member) on: Feb 09, 2020

• I had the honour and pleasure of having as a friend, cruiser car partner and co-worker and we shared many, many laughs together. I recall spending time with her in her office in Human Resources seeking her sage advice which she gave generously and patiently, she always had time to talk. I appreciated her warm spirit, energy and smile... things always seemed more fun when she was around. Rob, Mitch and Brady, I am so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Gord Friesen (Friend and co-worker) on: Feb 08, 2020

• Collette and I am so sorry to hear of Alli's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Some of my fondest memories were working together on the same shift in the north end at the beginning of our careers. - Posted by: Gord and Collette Schneider (Friend and colleague ) on: Feb 08, 2020

• During times of loss we find ourselves troubled by things we do not understand. There are no answers to comfort your grief, only your lasting love and precious memories of Allison. We are thinking of you and your families during this sad time. Allison will be missed by all who knew her. - Posted by: Dale and Stefan Martinos (Former co-workers from WPS) on: Feb 08, 2020

• I want to send my deepest condolences and respects to you Rob, Mitchell, and Brady. I grew up knowing Allison since we entered kindergarten, and the Smith family all the way through our teen and adolescent years. I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We have known your mom to always be a strong person who cares more of others than any needs she may require. It's hard now to realize, but she will always be with you, supporting and cheering you on. Warmest wishes and condolences to yourselves and every life she influenced.... RIP beautiful lady. - Posted by: CRAIG BACHYNSKI (FRIEND) on: Feb 08, 2020

• Thinking of you Rob Mitch & Brady On the passing of Allison - Posted by: Colleen,Stan,Jordy,Taryn Hill (freind/neighbor) on: Feb 08, 2020

• Rob and Mitchell & Brady My deepest heartfelt condolences. Having and cherishing your special memories with Ali will certainly be a great comfort to you and the boys. Those memories will always be in your hearts. ❤️Joyce Webinger - Posted by: Joyce Webinger (Friend ) on: Feb 08, 2020

• My sincere condolences to family and friends at this difficult time. - Posted by: Coleen Dufresne (Acquaintance ) on: Feb 08, 2020

• Rob, Mitch and Brady, Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you. She will truly be missed. Dom and Gail Auriti - Posted by: Gail Auriti (Friend) on: Feb 08, 2020

• A genuine good person gone way too early. Sadly I will be out of the country on the day of the funeral but will be thinking about Ally and her family. - Posted by: Dave Lysyk (friend and coworker) on: Feb 08, 2020

• Sending hugs and condolences to the family and friends of this remarkable woman. Allison was a close friend of my sisters from playing sports together in high school until the day she passed. I had the pleasure of watching her amazing athletic accomplishments with Carol and Lesley but what impressed me the most was their unwavering unconditional friendship, a sight to behold. Allie you were honest, kind, forthright and hilarious . Our mother daughter dinners will never be the same. Forever in our hearts RIP Allison❤️ - Posted by: Tracey Kleysen (Friend) on: Feb 08, 2020