SGT US ARMY
KOREA
Richard John Allen
August 20, 1933 - April 27, 2013
Resident of San Ramon
Rich Allen, 79, died peacefully on April 27, 2013 in a local hospital. He grew up in Oakland, CA and graduated from Fremont High in 1951. He served as a Ranger in the army for 3 years and was a 50 year member of Local 1584 IAM. After working as a skilled Millwright for 33 years at Del Monte Can Corp. and 8 years at Tri-Valley Growers, Rich happily retired in 1996.
Rich will be remembered as a loving family man who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also developed many lifelong friendships while enjoying his various hobbies: golf, car shows, skin diving, camping, water skiing, boating and Christmas flocking parties.
You couldn't ask for a more wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather! He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Donna Gayle, two sons; James Lee Allen (Kathy), Jeffrey Hagar Allen (G. Bickel), three daughters; Pamela Joyce Allen, Patty Sue Way, and Kelly Lynne Woelfl (Al Carter), seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two faithful dogs; Harley Davidson and Jack Daniels.
Services will be held at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton, CA (925) 846-5624. Viewing: Wednesday, May 1st. from 5-8PM. Funeral: Thursday, May 2nd at 9:30-10:30AM. (Reception to follow 10:30-Noon). The interment will be at the Veterans National Cemetery, Gustine, CA at 2PM.
Published in Contra Costa Times on May 1, 2013
KOREA
Richard John Allen
August 20, 1933 - April 27, 2013
Resident of San Ramon
Rich Allen, 79, died peacefully on April 27, 2013 in a local hospital. He grew up in Oakland, CA and graduated from Fremont High in 1951. He served as a Ranger in the army for 3 years and was a 50 year member of Local 1584 IAM. After working as a skilled Millwright for 33 years at Del Monte Can Corp. and 8 years at Tri-Valley Growers, Rich happily retired in 1996.
Rich will be remembered as a loving family man who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also developed many lifelong friendships while enjoying his various hobbies: golf, car shows, skin diving, camping, water skiing, boating and Christmas flocking parties.
You couldn't ask for a more wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather! He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Donna Gayle, two sons; James Lee Allen (Kathy), Jeffrey Hagar Allen (G. Bickel), three daughters; Pamela Joyce Allen, Patty Sue Way, and Kelly Lynne Woelfl (Al Carter), seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two faithful dogs; Harley Davidson and Jack Daniels.
Services will be held at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton, CA (925) 846-5624. Viewing: Wednesday, May 1st. from 5-8PM. Funeral: Thursday, May 2nd at 9:30-10:30AM. (Reception to follow 10:30-Noon). The interment will be at the Veterans National Cemetery, Gustine, CA at 2PM.
Published in Contra Costa Times on May 1, 2013
SGT US ARMY
KOREA
Richard John Allen
August 20, 1933 - April 27, 2013
Resident of San Ramon
Rich Allen, 79, died peacefully on April 27, 2013 in a local hospital. He grew up in Oakland, CA and graduated from Fremont High in 1951. He served as a Ranger in the army for 3 years and was a 50 year member of Local 1584 IAM. After working as a skilled Millwright for 33 years at Del Monte Can Corp. and 8 years at Tri-Valley Growers, Rich happily retired in 1996.
Rich will be remembered as a loving family man who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also developed many lifelong friendships while enjoying his various hobbies: golf, car shows, skin diving, camping, water skiing, boating and Christmas flocking parties.
You couldn't ask for a more wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather! He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Donna Gayle, two sons; James Lee Allen (Kathy), Jeffrey Hagar Allen (G. Bickel), three daughters; Pamela Joyce Allen, Patty Sue Way, and Kelly Lynne Woelfl (Al Carter), seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two faithful dogs; Harley Davidson and Jack Daniels.
Services will be held at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton, CA (925) 846-5624. Viewing: Wednesday, May 1st. from 5-8PM. Funeral: Thursday, May 2nd at 9:30-10:30AM. (Reception to follow 10:30-Noon). The interment will be at the Veterans National Cemetery, Gustine, CA at 2PM.
Published in Contra Costa Times on May 1, 2013
KOREA
Richard John Allen
August 20, 1933 - April 27, 2013
Resident of San Ramon
Rich Allen, 79, died peacefully on April 27, 2013 in a local hospital. He grew up in Oakland, CA and graduated from Fremont High in 1951. He served as a Ranger in the army for 3 years and was a 50 year member of Local 1584 IAM. After working as a skilled Millwright for 33 years at Del Monte Can Corp. and 8 years at Tri-Valley Growers, Rich happily retired in 1996.
Rich will be remembered as a loving family man who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also developed many lifelong friendships while enjoying his various hobbies: golf, car shows, skin diving, camping, water skiing, boating and Christmas flocking parties.
You couldn't ask for a more wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather! He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Donna Gayle, two sons; James Lee Allen (Kathy), Jeffrey Hagar Allen (G. Bickel), three daughters; Pamela Joyce Allen, Patty Sue Way, and Kelly Lynne Woelfl (Al Carter), seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two faithful dogs; Harley Davidson and Jack Daniels.
Services will be held at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton, CA (925) 846-5624. Viewing: Wednesday, May 1st. from 5-8PM. Funeral: Thursday, May 2nd at 9:30-10:30AM. (Reception to follow 10:30-Noon). The interment will be at the Veterans National Cemetery, Gustine, CA at 2PM.
Published in Contra Costa Times on May 1, 2013
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