We very sad to announce that Allan Rankin passed away, Saturday 22 March 2003, of a sudden heart attack in Leysin.
A message from Scott Rankin
The ceremony on Saturday the 29th of March 2003 had a very good turnout. Everybody was happy for Allan that it was such a good send off.
He was cremated on Monday the 31st of March 2003.
After various discussions, the family has decided to have the ashes buried in the Leysin graveyard.
Any E-mail can be sent to scott.rankin@bluewin.ch
Allan’s remains now rest in the Leysin graveyard. A granite tombstone has the following inscription :
THOMAS ALLAN RANKIN
1928 – 2003
FATHER
TRAVELLER
FRIEND
HOST
We whish to thank everybody for their kind messages, concern and support.
Scott, Kira and Kevin
I first went to the Club V in 1964, worked for the village at the chalet at the top of the ski hill (la Bernouse?)for the winter of 64-65. Visited with Alan Rankin in 85 when in Europe on business. Myself and two friends dug the basement foundation for a Chalet not far from the Club V in the direction of the Nid d’Aigle. It was the year that “Rog” Findlay arrived in Leysin-doesn’t he operate a ski school there now? Do you have alumni get togethers – let me know.