Gerald "Allen" Hicks formally of Edmonton passed away in his home at Red Deer on November 20, 2020. Allen was born to parents Percy and Minnie Hicks in Picton, Ontario on April 7, 1933. As a young man Allen joined the Canadian Armed Forces, serving in the Korean War. After returning home he met and married Patricia McPeak, and had 2 daughters, Debbie & Bonnie. Allen later co-founded 2 successful oilfield businesses. His interests were diverse throughout his life including watching then owning thoroughbred race horses. For many years Allen held seasons tickets to WHA then NHL Edmonton Oilers, also the Eskimos. He enjoyed watching many sports games from the armchair, including the Oilers, Eskimos and the Blue Jays.
Allen spent his last 18 years with Shirley, his early love. Allen will be lovingly remembered for his wit, pride, decency, generosity and the strength and courage he had in the last few months of his life. One of his daughters’ favourite memories will always be when he would laugh so hard he’d end up in tears.
Allen will always be missed and forever loved by his wife Shirley Cooper, his daughters Debbie Kaulback and Bonnie Dee Hicks; his granddaughters Joleyne Madge, Danielle Rolfson and Chelsea Anderson, his 6 great grandchildren and by his sister Karel Knottingham. Allen was predeceased by his parents Percy and Minnie; his brothers Carl, Laverne and Melvin; his sister Helen and his infant son Patrick Allen. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Royal Canadian Legion.