Allen Francis Smith of Mankota, SK passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 9, 2010 at the age of 65. Allen was born to George and Alice (Bleau) Smith on July 27, 1945 - and spent his entire life farming and ranching in the Reliance area. He took great pride in raising top quality cattle and was a dedicated brand inspector with the Government of Saskatchewan for 28 years. Allen enjoyed hunting and in 1974 was very proud to win the Ernie Paynter Award for the best overall big game head in Saskatchewan. He also enjoyed attending rodeos, taking in his favorite events and visiting. Allen was always sharing a story and he had many fun times teasing family and friends. To Allen, his friends meant a great deal and his family meant even more. He taught his children the value of hard work, the importance of treating others with respect and that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Allen is survived by his loving children, daughter Nikki (Steven) Henderson, grandson Arlen; son Clint (Suzanne) Smith, grandsons Éric and Luc; daughter Naomi (Travis) Greenwood, granddaughter Laramie, and many other cherished relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at the Mankota Agricultural Hall with Ruby Sayers officiant. Naomi Greenwood shared a fitting eulogy to honor her dad and a special tribute was presented by fellow brand inspector Lee Bellows. Honorary pallbearers were "All those who loved to share a good story as much as Allen". Special music included On the Wings of a Snow White Dove and Cowboy Rides Away sung by Jim Harbor and Kathy Grant. Allen loved all children, therefore the family asks that any memorial tributes in his memory be made to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan, #1-345 3rd Ave. S, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M6. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Piche-Hawkins-Grondin Funeral Chapels, Assiniboia & Gravelbourg.