NYHOLT: Allan John Nyholt passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Allan was born May 31, 1926, the first of four boys born to Wierd and Ida Nyholt of North Battleford, SK. Allan married Nina Margaret Francis on July 11, 1949. In the spring of 1950 Allan and Margaret moved back to the old homestead at Ibstone. Allan and Margaret spent 36 years on the farm. Allan kept busy with the farm and his 6 wonderful children. Allan is survived by his children: Lillian (Harry) and her children Melanie (Jan Whereatt) - Levi, Ethan, Declan, Jorja, and Cheryl (Ryan Ball) - Ava, Ella, and Jonathon Whitt; Wayne (Mildred) and their children Darlene (Curtis Wilson) - Ceajay, Cypp, Cartyr, Cayden, and Dawn (Joe Herle) - Kaybree, and Joseph (Melanie) - Hunter, Holden; Alvin and his children Daniel, Jackson, and Alexander; Idamarie (Robert Zimmerman) and their children Melissa (Devon), and Tyler; Francis (Elaine) and their children Chelsey (Layne), and Lindsey (Joshua); Marlene (Allen Sanderson) - Taylor, Shelby. Allan is predeceased by his loving wife Margaret; his parents Wierd and Ida; brothers Bernard, Cecil, and Donald; as well as numerous family members. Allan farmed in the Garden Prairie district all his farming life, taking a few trips from time to time. He loved curling, dancing, and socializing with the neighbors. In the summer of 1986, Allan and Margaret sold the farm and moved to Battleford. Dad belonged to the Hillcrest Centre, and the Battlefords Curling Club which he curled for the past 20 years. Allan enjoyed having his grandchildren and great-grandchildren over and lovingly joked with them. Allan and Margaret travelled from coast to coast in their retirement years, and they always enjoyed visiting their children. Allan will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many relatives and close friends. A Service of Remembrance to celebrate Allan's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home (1271-103 Street, North Battleford) with Neil Haines officiating. Following the service, Allan will be laid to rest beside his wife Margaret in the City of North Battleford Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association , #104-2301 Avenue C North, Saskatoon, S7L 5Z5 or to the River Heights Lodge Auxiliary , 2001-99th Street, North Battleford, S9A 0S3. Condolences for the family may be left at The family has placed their trust with Kristeen Thiessen and the staff of Sallows & McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.
