Faithfulness, integrity, diligence, humility, generosity: words that describe one who has received the “crown of Life” after 92 years as a dedicated husband and father. He leaves a legacy of enduring faith in Christ and a loving family with his wife Luella: Dorothy/Bill (Darcie/Craig: Avery, Emily; Danell/Avery); Rick; Peter/Sheila (Rebecca/Tyler; Daniel; Leah); Allan/Angela (Sarahanne; Emma; Katarina/Danny: Logan, Serena; James); Yvonne/Paul (Maria/Winston; Laura); Tom/Wendy (Alysia/Aaron: Jacob, Isla, Liv; Rachel/Jarrod: Ivy, Emmy; Derek/Heidi; Charlotte; Clinton). Born in the Netherlands to a family of 10 children, Allan immigrated to Winnipeg in 1950 following his childhood sweetheart, whom he married in 1953. To provide for his family he had multiple jobs: market-gardener, milkman, taxi driver, and insurance salesman. In 1972 they moved to Victoria, where he founded Allan Tolsma Insurance Agencies. Several of his children and grandchildren work in insurance to this day. His entrepreneurial success enabled him to enjoy time boating, fishing, and gardening. After 26 years as a generous and hard-working businessman, he retired, returning to his love of gardening and travelling with friends and family. He loved meeting (bright and early) with coffee buddies, singing hymns and old Frisian songs, and getting ice-cream with anyone who would go. “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine” (Is 43) – Allan/Dad/Pake is now home. Heartfelt thanks to VGH and Gorge Road Hospital staff for your kindness.
Live-stream service March 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm, newlifevictoria.com/video. Donations may be made to Alzheimer Society. Offer condolences below.
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Condolences to the entire Tolsma family. I smile when I think of Mr. Tolsma. Yvonne seemed to know just how to get whatever she wanted from her sweet dad. As a child I always thought Mr Tolsma was so rich as he had several cars , a trailer and a motor boat with water skis!! he lent out so freely. Even as a child I saw him as a very generous happy man. May you draw comfort and peace in Jesus.
Our condolences to the entire Tolsma Family. He will be missed!
I am so sorry to hear the sad, yet happy news of Mt Tolsma’s passing…sad because he is gone from our presence, happy because he has been welcomed home! He will be remembered with fondness. I remember Yvonne and I stopping in at the insurance office on our way home from school and pleading for a quarter to get a donut from the bakery close by…he never failed to oblige!!!
He was a larger than life person. I know he will be missed by all.
Our sincere condolences to the whole family at the loss of wonderful man. Quite the legacy! God bless you as you reflect on the memories and a life well lived.
I am his brother in law. I echo all the things that have been said about him. He, indeed lived his life with humility, grace and kindness towards others. He was always a role model for me, being the second youngest in the family. I wish to my sister my love and to the extended family. Luella may your faith sustain you during this difficult time. Love Bert and Bobbi
May God’s comfort surround you all. Our heartfelt condolences.
So sorry to hear Uncle Allan has died, but excited cause he has passed into glory. He loved the Lord. I’m so glad I got to visit for his 90th and 91st birthdays! Deep sympathy for you all. We will be praying for you all. Love John and Hilda
So sorry to hear about Uncle Allan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Love Rita and Denis Petit (Tolsma)
Sorry for our loss of Uncle Allan. He will be truly missed. May God give us strength to carry on and know that he is with Jesus! I can not be there at this time but hugs to all my family. Lots of love, From our family to yours.
We were so saddened to hear of Alan’s passing. We enjoyed their many visits over the years and have many wonderful memories of those visits. Our condolences to Luella, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. With love and sympathy. Stuart and Jane Polet