Ninth child of Henry & Ethel Robinson Bacon. Allen Nisbett Bacon was named after Dr. Frank Nisbett (FAG #14017529), a local Brookland, Arkansas doctor for whom his mother Ethel worked as a nurse.

Allen Nisbett Bacon, 92, passed away peacefully at this home on Saturday, January 19, 2008. Allen was born March 17, 1915 in Brookland, Arkansas to Henry and Ethel Bacon. He married Frances Pauline Bailes Hansen in Carson City, Nevada, on December 19, 1961.
Allen worked for the U.S. Defense Dept out of the Presidio of San Francisco, with his responsibility being the eight western states. He was primarily responsible for communications involving the Secret Service. He received certificates for outstanding work, giving Commanding Generals and Colonels secret air communications, undetectable. No one else had been successful in reaching this goal. He retired after 25 years as Chief Engineer. Prior to this he worked for a newspaper as a print setter.
Allen and Frances purchased property on Harstine Island in 1963. They camped for a couple of years, building a cabin and then later designing and building their home on the water. Our own Mike Glaser was hired by Dad to be the "gopher" and board hauler when Mike was a young teenager. Dad later gave Mike his first shot gun, which he proudly still has. Dad and Mom never lost their faith and trust in Mike, calling on his services many times over the years. He remains a close and dear family friend.
When the bridge to Harstine Island was built Allen was on an emergency list for first responders. With many retired residents on the island the need for the Fire District to cross the bridge to respond for fires and medical was great. Allen with the help of Alice Budd petitioned the residents to pass a property tax levy to support the cost of the fire district to bring their equipment in. This was accomplished with much work and time on their part and he received honors and recognition for his community efforts on behalf of and for the island residents.
Allen was called upon by many, many island friends to help them with electrical and some water systems. Rarely did he turn them down. Several residents still have the wiring that Allen installed in their homes and cabins.
Allen began flying his own planes in 1945. This was his favorite way to go fishing, flying into remote lake areas in the mountains. Frances said her hair began to turn grey at this time, but he couldn't leave her at home. He did cross-country flying to visit friends and relatives using farm fields as landing strips many times.
Allen and Frances raised oysters on their beach, making it a family affair and taking pride in sharing them with close friends and family. They sold oysters to Taylor United but they had the oyster farm primarily for fun and sharing, less for profit. They purchased a John Deere tractor to haul everything down to the beach. This same John Deere is still working, thanks to their grandson Sam, and it will be going home to Mike Glaser with love.
Allen and Frances did a lot of traveling, with their most memorable trip being to Venice. They also loved their cruises to Alaska and trips to British Columbia to fish and hunt. They also traveled annually to Arkansas and down to California to see family.
Allen's best buddy was "Missy", his dog. She showed up on their deck on Christmas morning seven years ago as a stray puppy. She had a litter mate with her that disappeared as mysteriously as they both arrived.
Allen and Frances loved their family very much, expressing pride in each and every one for their individual qualities and accomplishments. Their grandchildren and great grandchildren were their source of special warmth in their hearts. Sam, Flora and Francie gave them special bragging rights and wonderful memories and times to share.
Years passing and fate left Allen and Frances out-living all of their siblings and many wonderful friends. They expressed their dismay and pain at being left behind, often feeling very lonely and longing for the hugs and laughter they all once shared. They are all together now, for eternity now waiting for the arrival of those left behind, and always looking out for each and every one.
Allen was a lifetime member of the Harstine Grange, joining in February of 1975. Here he served as Master for a total of four years, Lecturer for two years, Overseer for five years, and Assistant Steward for five years. He and Frances became lifetime members in December of 1987 and received the Silver Star Award in February of 2000 (representing 25 years). Allen served as Master for three years at the Pamona County level as well as two years as Lecturer and seven years as Assistant Steward, service also includes, serving as Master for one year as Affiliate to Progress Grange and appointment as County Deputy for six years by State Masters in 1987. He was also a lifetime Elks member, joining in 1942.
He is survived by his son Rick of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter Linda Gilbreath of Shelton; six grandchildren, Sam of Olympia, Flora of Shelton, Frances of Florida, Allen, Tania, and Doreen, all of Anchorage. He has ten great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews throughout the country. He was preceded in death by his son Michael in 1982, his eight siblings and his wife Frances this past year.
With special thought given, great grandson Morgan wants Papa to know he's very proud of him and misses him.

Thursday, January 31,2008 - Shelton-Mason County Journal Page 11

Ninth child of Henry & Ethel Robinson Bacon. Allen Nisbett Bacon was named after Dr. Frank Nisbett (FAG #14017529), a local Brookland, Arkansas doctor for whom his mother Ethel worked as a nurse.

Allen Nisbett Bacon, 92, passed away peacefully at this home on Saturday, January 19, 2008. Allen was born March 17, 1915 in Brookland, Arkansas to Henry and Ethel Bacon. He married Frances Pauline Bailes Hansen in Carson City, Nevada, on December 19, 1961.
Allen worked for the U.S. Defense Dept out of the Presidio of San Francisco, with his responsibility being the eight western states. He was primarily responsible for communications involving the Secret Service. He received certificates for outstanding work, giving Commanding Generals and Colonels secret air communications, undetectable. No one else had been successful in reaching this goal. He retired after 25 years as Chief Engineer. Prior to this he worked for a newspaper as a print setter.
Allen and Frances purchased property on Harstine Island in 1963. They camped for a couple of years, building a cabin and then later designing and building their home on the water. Our own Mike Glaser was hired by Dad to be the "gopher" and board hauler when Mike was a young teenager. Dad later gave Mike his first shot gun, which he proudly still has. Dad and Mom never lost their faith and trust in Mike, calling on his services many times over the years. He remains a close and dear family friend.
When the bridge to Harstine Island was built Allen was on an emergency list for first responders. With many retired residents on the island the need for the Fire District to cross the bridge to respond for fires and medical was great. Allen with the help of Alice Budd petitioned the residents to pass a property tax levy to support the cost of the fire district to bring their equipment in. This was accomplished with much work and time on their part and he received honors and recognition for his community efforts on behalf of and for the island residents.
Allen was called upon by many, many island friends to help them with electrical and some water systems. Rarely did he turn them down. Several residents still have the wiring that Allen installed in their homes and cabins.
Allen began flying his own planes in 1945. This was his favorite way to go fishing, flying into remote lake areas in the mountains. Frances said her hair began to turn grey at this time, but he couldn't leave her at home. He did cross-country flying to visit friends and relatives using farm fields as landing strips many times.
Allen and Frances raised oysters on their beach, making it a family affair and taking pride in sharing them with close friends and family. They sold oysters to Taylor United but they had the oyster farm primarily for fun and sharing, less for profit. They purchased a John Deere tractor to haul everything down to the beach. This same John Deere is still working, thanks to their grandson Sam, and it will be going home to Mike Glaser with love.
Allen and Frances did a lot of traveling, with their most memorable trip being to Venice. They also loved their cruises to Alaska and trips to British Columbia to fish and hunt. They also traveled annually to Arkansas and down to California to see family.
Allen's best buddy was "Missy", his dog. She showed up on their deck on Christmas morning seven years ago as a stray puppy. She had a litter mate with her that disappeared as mysteriously as they both arrived.
Allen and Frances loved their family very much, expressing pride in each and every one for their individual qualities and accomplishments. Their grandchildren and great grandchildren were their source of special warmth in their hearts. Sam, Flora and Francie gave them special bragging rights and wonderful memories and times to share.
Years passing and fate left Allen and Frances out-living all of their siblings and many wonderful friends. They expressed their dismay and pain at being left behind, often feeling very lonely and longing for the hugs and laughter they all once shared. They are all together now, for eternity now waiting for the arrival of those left behind, and always looking out for each and every one.
Allen was a lifetime member of the Harstine Grange, joining in February of 1975. Here he served as Master for a total of four years, Lecturer for two years, Overseer for five years, and Assistant Steward for five years. He and Frances became lifetime members in December of 1987 and received the Silver Star Award in February of 2000 (representing 25 years). Allen served as Master for three years at the Pamona County level as well as two years as Lecturer and seven years as Assistant Steward, service also includes, serving as Master for one year as Affiliate to Progress Grange and appointment as County Deputy for six years by State Masters in 1987. He was also a lifetime Elks member, joining in 1942.
He is survived by his son Rick of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter Linda Gilbreath of Shelton; six grandchildren, Sam of Olympia, Flora of Shelton, Frances of Florida, Allen, Tania, and Doreen, all of Anchorage. He has ten great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews throughout the country. He was preceded in death by his son Michael in 1982, his eight siblings and his wife Frances this past year.
With special thought given, great grandson Morgan wants Papa to know he's very proud of him and misses him.

Thursday, January 31,2008 - Shelton-Mason County Journal Page 11