Richard Allen, age 68, recently passed away. A long time resident of Schurz, Richard was born in Fallon, NV on February 20, 1932 to Tom Allen and Mammie Lulu Dale.
He attended Carson Indian School from 1945 to 1948,
Richard was employed as custodian at Indian Health Services in Schurz and drove the ambulance for the Schurz Indian Hospital. He also worked for the Churchill County Schools. He retired in 1985.
On one occasion, Richard helped put out a railroad boxcar fire of explosives in Schurz and helped prevent loss of property and lives. For this he received an award from President John F. Kennedy.
He played in a popular local band that he formed called the "Crushers" in the 60's, Ge was a well known and popular bull rider in the local circuits and held membership with the NIRA-Nevada Indian Rodeo Association.
Richard is survived by his wife, Eliza Allen of Schurz; daughter, Elaine R,. Bender of Pinetop, AZ, son, Richard Thomas Allen of Schurz; grandson, Shiloe Youngblond Bender of Pinetop, AZ; uncle, Teddy Allen of Schurz; brother, Andrew Allen of Schurz; and sisters, Mary Johnson, Irene Williams, Marjorie Johnson and Catherine Martinez, all of Schurz. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Schurz Tribal Gym. A potluck dinner will follow. Donations are being accepted in lieu of flowers are greatly needed and appreciated by the family at the service.
He attended Carson Indian School from 1945 to 1948,
Richard was employed as custodian at Indian Health Services in Schurz and drove the ambulance for the Schurz Indian Hospital. He also worked for the Churchill County Schools. He retired in 1985.
On one occasion, Richard helped put out a railroad boxcar fire of explosives in Schurz and helped prevent loss of property and lives. For this he received an award from President John F. Kennedy.
He played in a popular local band that he formed called the "Crushers" in the 60's, Ge was a well known and popular bull rider in the local circuits and held membership with the NIRA-Nevada Indian Rodeo Association.
Richard is survived by his wife, Eliza Allen of Schurz; daughter, Elaine R,. Bender of Pinetop, AZ, son, Richard Thomas Allen of Schurz; grandson, Shiloe Youngblond Bender of Pinetop, AZ; uncle, Teddy Allen of Schurz; brother, Andrew Allen of Schurz; and sisters, Mary Johnson, Irene Williams, Marjorie Johnson and Catherine Martinez, all of Schurz. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Schurz Tribal Gym. A potluck dinner will follow. Donations are being accepted in lieu of flowers are greatly needed and appreciated by the family at the service.
Richard Allen, age 68, recently passed away. A long time resident of Schurz, Richard was born in Fallon, NV on February 20, 1932 to Tom Allen and Mammie Lulu Dale.
He attended Carson Indian School from 1945 to 1948,
Richard was employed as custodian at Indian Health Services in Schurz and drove the ambulance for the Schurz Indian Hospital. He also worked for the Churchill County Schools. He retired in 1985.
On one occasion, Richard helped put out a railroad boxcar fire of explosives in Schurz and helped prevent loss of property and lives. For this he received an award from President John F. Kennedy.
He played in a popular local band that he formed called the "Crushers" in the 60's, Ge was a well known and popular bull rider in the local circuits and held membership with the NIRA-Nevada Indian Rodeo Association.
Richard is survived by his wife, Eliza Allen of Schurz; daughter, Elaine R,. Bender of Pinetop, AZ, son, Richard Thomas Allen of Schurz; grandson, Shiloe Youngblond Bender of Pinetop, AZ; uncle, Teddy Allen of Schurz; brother, Andrew Allen of Schurz; and sisters, Mary Johnson, Irene Williams, Marjorie Johnson and Catherine Martinez, all of Schurz. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Schurz Tribal Gym. A potluck dinner will follow. Donations are being accepted in lieu of flowers are greatly needed and appreciated by the family at the service.
He attended Carson Indian School from 1945 to 1948,
Richard was employed as custodian at Indian Health Services in Schurz and drove the ambulance for the Schurz Indian Hospital. He also worked for the Churchill County Schools. He retired in 1985.
On one occasion, Richard helped put out a railroad boxcar fire of explosives in Schurz and helped prevent loss of property and lives. For this he received an award from President John F. Kennedy.
He played in a popular local band that he formed called the "Crushers" in the 60's, Ge was a well known and popular bull rider in the local circuits and held membership with the NIRA-Nevada Indian Rodeo Association.
Richard is survived by his wife, Eliza Allen of Schurz; daughter, Elaine R,. Bender of Pinetop, AZ, son, Richard Thomas Allen of Schurz; grandson, Shiloe Youngblond Bender of Pinetop, AZ; uncle, Teddy Allen of Schurz; brother, Andrew Allen of Schurz; and sisters, Mary Johnson, Irene Williams, Marjorie Johnson and Catherine Martinez, all of Schurz. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Schurz Tribal Gym. A potluck dinner will follow. Donations are being accepted in lieu of flowers are greatly needed and appreciated by the family at the service.
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