With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David Hanks (Edmonton, Alberta), who passed away on June 10, 2021 at the age of 92.
He was predeceased by: his grandson Jason Cunningham; his parents, Albert and Amelia; and his siblings, Alfred Hanks (Ella), Jim Hanks (Nancy), Frank Hanks, Elsie Posein (Walter), Agnes Roth (Ace), Anne Shaw and Gladys Pearson (Ron).
He is survived by: his wife Myrtle Hanks; his children, Donna Cunningham (David) and Murray Hanks (Joan); his grandchildren, Scott Hanks (Cassie), Jillian Meyer (Matt) and Megan Hanks; his great grandchildren, Copper Cunningham, Cody Cunningham and Spencer Hanks; and his sisters, Sadie Hancock (Vince) and Dora Miller (Ervin).
In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Bible Society.
David Hanks started his policing career in Edmonton as a Patrol Officer on June 2nd, 1952. No such thing as Recruit Training Classes, as we now know them, in those days. Over the next fifteen years his other assignments included Traffic Division, Court and Summons Section and Morality Branch. He was promoted to Detective on January 1st, 1967 and in that rank held positions in Juvenile Investigation Branch, Fraud Branch, General Assignment Unit, and Assault Unit. David’s last three years were spent in C.I.D. Zone “C” leading to his retirement on January 14th, 1982.
March 11, 1947 - June 3, 2021
Kane was born and raised in Kamloops, British Columbia. In 1968 he embarked on a 25 year career with the Edmonton Police Service retiring in 1993 and the family moved to Surrey. There, he worked in a compliance and enforcement role where he became friends with many people. He retired again in 2015 and moved to Victoria. He continued to enjoy travelling, writing and researching family history. He passed away after a battle with cancer. Kane is survived by his wife Heather, daughter Jesse, son Robb and brother Jack of Kamloops. There was no service held at Kane’s request.
Kane Scott began his policing career with Edmonton Police Department on March 18th, 1968. After about three years in Patrol Division, Kane transferred to Traffic Division where he also worked in Traffic Safety Section. After his assignment to Traffic, Kane transferred back to Patrol Zone “D” with later transfers to Patrol Administration,
Information & Reception Unit and Communications Division. Kane was promoted to Sergeant in Communications Division in 1980. In 1984, he transferred again and changed rank to Detective in Morality Control Unit. Later assignments as a Detective included Auto Theft Unit and Arson Detail. Kane’s last assignment was to Internal Affairs Section and he retired from that section on March 20th, 1993.
GOWLER, Allen Edward Reg. No. 123
May 4th, 1933 - May 23rd, 2021
It is with heavy hearts and a tear in our eye that we say goodbye to a giant of a man, Allen E. Gowler. Known by many and loved and respected by all that knew him. There was nothing he was afraid of and nothing he couldn’t take on and overcome. He will be missed by all that knew him, but most of all he will be terribly missed by his four boys that loved him with every fiber of their bodies. Allen passed away on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021, at age 88 in the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre after a brief stay in the
Sturgeon Community Hospital. He was born on May 4th, 1933 in Poplar Point to Albert and Gladys Gowler. On June 24, 1955, he married Emily Jean Boyle, together, they had four sons. Al and Em enjoyed traveling together as well as spending time with family and friends. They were also devout Christians and helped to found the St. Albert Alliance Church in 1978. Allen joined the RCMP in 1951. In 1955, he left the RCMP and joined the Edmonton Police Service. While with EPS, Allen had several notable assignments including homicide detective and as Staff Sergeant in the Traffic Division. Following his retirement at age 48 after a 30 year law enforcement career, he went on to work at several jobs, most notably as security for the Royal Bank and then as Associate Sergeant at Arms with the Alberta Legislature. During this period, he and Emily travelled extensively, often spending summers in Alberta and winters in Arizona. Allen was predeceased by his wife, Emily, and his brother Albert (Hildegard). He is survived by his brothers Ken (Margaret) and Casey (Myrna), his sister-in-law, Mary Warburton, sons, Michael (Christine), Cyril (Marjorie), Lindsay (Nonissa), Richard (Aurora); 9 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Note from the family: We haven’t finalized any funeral arrangements yet, but we’re talking about something in mid-July at the St. Albert Alliance Church.
Al Gowler started his policing career with the RCMP in 1951. However, on October 17th, 1955 he restarted his career with the Edmonton Police Department. As a Constable, Al had assignments in Patrol Division, Traffic Division and Readers Section. Promotion to Acting Detective was quite fast, perhaps reflecting his prior service with the RCMP, and he was assigned to Criminal Investigation Division in 1959. In the Detective rank, Al had many other assignments including Morality Branch, Criminal Investigation Branch, Homicide & Missing Persons, Homicide and Robbery Detail, Morality Control Unit and Youth Section. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant in 1973 and back to uniform when he was assigned to Traffic Section. After that, Al spent his last couple of years in Patrol Zone “A” and was assigned to Patrol Zone “B” until his retirement on October 17th, 1980.