February 20, 1931 – June 24, 2022

With broken hearts we announce that IVY NOREEN ALLISON (nee BLAIR), of Kamloops, passed away peacefully on Friday June 24th, 2022 at the of age 91. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Gordon Allison on October 6th, 2012, as well as her brothers Gerald and John Blair. Ivy is survived by her children: Randy (Myrna) Allison, Darren (Wendy) Allison, and Donna (Craig) Basaraba all of Kamloops. Grandchildren: Ashley (Brock) Pehr, Jason (Susan) Allison, Tanner, and Colby. Great Grandchildren: Nolan, Malcolm, and Annika. Brother n laws: Wayne (Betsy) Allison, Don Allison. Sister n law: Pearl Blair. And many nieces and nephews and a few cousins.

Ivy was born in Lonebutte, AB on February 20th, 1931, to Samuel and Noel Blair.  She was raised on the family farm in Picture Butte, AB, eventually attending Old’s College, studying Home Economics.

Ivy met and married Ray in 1951 while living in Lethbridge. They went on to live in Edmonton, Dawson Creek, and eventually settling in Kamloops in the 1960’s.

She attended College of the Cariboo (now TRU), completing bookkeeping studies in order to manage the administrative duties within her husband’s business, Allison Outdoor Advertising, until retirement in 1984.

Ivy was a talented seamstress that took on any project big or small including upholstery. She had a love for horses from a young age and enjoyed many rides in the wilderness with her friends.  Ivy was an avid volunteer with significant involvement in the Lion’s Club and the Legion, serving on the Ladies Auxiliary and running the weekly meat draws for too many years to count. She was passionate about baking and always went above and beyond for multiple charity bake sale events throughout the community. Ivy’s door was always open to friends and family.  It was a given that there would always be a fresh pie or 3 along with cake and a variety of goodies. She loved to entertain, going all out for any gathering.

Ivy was kind, generous, caring, and had a big heart. Her sense of humor was spot on and she loved to laugh as well as make others laugh. She resided at Gemstone Care Centre just short of 7 years. Mom had a select few staff members that she loved, because they paused, noticed, and took good care of her, along with being fun and jovial. We know she left her mark.

We’d like to express our gratitude to Dr. Andrew Wynne for his exceptional care and kindness, going above and beyond with many personal phone calls and consultations over these challenging years. She was blessed to have you as her MD. Thank you!

Ivy used her humor to get through the tough stages of decline. Once she lost her mobility and independence, life became very challenging for her, as she had always been fiercely independent with zero reliance on anyone. Along with her impeccable humor, her true nature as a farm girl remained in tact right through to the end.

As difficult as it was to say goodbye to our dear Mother, we take comfort knowing that she is now at peace. It was an honor and a blessing to surround her with love and say our goodbye’s and hear her last “I Love You’s!” before she faded away.

Rest in peace Mom! You will live on in our hearts and we are truly grateful for all the beautiful memories you gave us.

There will be no service at Ivy’s request. We will have a private family gathering at a later date.

You may express a message of condolence at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation.

• Date : 2022-06-24
• Location : Kamloops