In Loving Memory of
Willa Claire Allen
1943-2009
Willa Allen was born May 9, 1943 in Kalispell, Montana to Alfred and Anita (Shelley) Hartsoch. Their family moved to Lane County in 1946.
Willa attended South Eugene High School and was married to her high school sweetheart, Dennis Dean Allen in 1961, they later divorced. They had two children, Brian and Dennise. They raised two other children, Lisa and Kevin Torres.
Together Willa and her life partner, Vernon Smith, adopted Christopher Shelley. They opened up their hearts and home to many, many foster children over their years together. Willa lost Vernon September 11, 1998.
Willa was known for volunteering in the community. She was a regular member at the Dexter Food Pantry where she was known for her hugs. A member of the Dexter Sanitary Board, the Lions Club, and the annual Giving Tree Program.
Willa lost her beloved twin sister, Faye, in a fire that destroyed her home last June. She was diagnosed with cancer soon after. Willa never gave up and was a huge inspiration to everyone she touched. She looked forward to moving into her new home.
On January 1st Willa lost her battle with cancer.
She leaves behind her son, Brian (Dawn) Allen, Otis; son, Christopher Shelley, Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Dennise (Glenn) Pannier, Dexter; Lisa Courneya, Lake Tapps, WA; Kevin Torres Las Vegas, NV; and grandchildren, Michael Cockerline, Dexter; Joshua Ostrander, Lowell; William and Misty Allen, Otis; Brother Gary Hartsoch of Tucson, AZ; Sister, Martha Brawn, Springfield; Brother-in-law, Roger Gillette, Brownsville and many more loving family members.
She wanted to extend a HUGE thanks to everyone in the community and the surrounding area that joined in our quest to get her back into her own home again.
Willa was a member of the Dexter Baptist Church where a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:00 am. Please bring your favorite memories and photos to share. Her final resting place will be at Oakville Cemetery in Shedd. ~~~END~~
NOTE:
Her twin sister, Faye Marie (Hartsoch) Gillette is also buried in this cemetery: "DEXTER, Ore.--A woman died after her clothes caught fire during an early morning blaze Friday. Dexter Fire District Chief Guy Harshbarger says 65-year-old Faye Gillette, of Brownsville, fell asleep while smoking. Her twin sister, Willa Allen, who lived in the manufactured home, survived by escaping out the window."
Willa Claire Allen
1943-2009
Willa Allen was born May 9, 1943 in Kalispell, Montana to Alfred and Anita (Shelley) Hartsoch. Their family moved to Lane County in 1946.
Willa attended South Eugene High School and was married to her high school sweetheart, Dennis Dean Allen in 1961, they later divorced. They had two children, Brian and Dennise. They raised two other children, Lisa and Kevin Torres.
Together Willa and her life partner, Vernon Smith, adopted Christopher Shelley. They opened up their hearts and home to many, many foster children over their years together. Willa lost Vernon September 11, 1998.
Willa was known for volunteering in the community. She was a regular member at the Dexter Food Pantry where she was known for her hugs. A member of the Dexter Sanitary Board, the Lions Club, and the annual Giving Tree Program.
Willa lost her beloved twin sister, Faye, in a fire that destroyed her home last June. She was diagnosed with cancer soon after. Willa never gave up and was a huge inspiration to everyone she touched. She looked forward to moving into her new home.
On January 1st Willa lost her battle with cancer.
She leaves behind her son, Brian (Dawn) Allen, Otis; son, Christopher Shelley, Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Dennise (Glenn) Pannier, Dexter; Lisa Courneya, Lake Tapps, WA; Kevin Torres Las Vegas, NV; and grandchildren, Michael Cockerline, Dexter; Joshua Ostrander, Lowell; William and Misty Allen, Otis; Brother Gary Hartsoch of Tucson, AZ; Sister, Martha Brawn, Springfield; Brother-in-law, Roger Gillette, Brownsville and many more loving family members.
She wanted to extend a HUGE thanks to everyone in the community and the surrounding area that joined in our quest to get her back into her own home again.
Willa was a member of the Dexter Baptist Church where a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:00 am. Please bring your favorite memories and photos to share. Her final resting place will be at Oakville Cemetery in Shedd. ~~~END~~
NOTE:
Her twin sister, Faye Marie (Hartsoch) Gillette is also buried in this cemetery: "DEXTER, Ore.--A woman died after her clothes caught fire during an early morning blaze Friday. Dexter Fire District Chief Guy Harshbarger says 65-year-old Faye Gillette, of Brownsville, fell asleep while smoking. Her twin sister, Willa Allen, who lived in the manufactured home, survived by escaping out the window."
In Loving Memory of
Willa Claire Allen
1943-2009
Willa Allen was born May 9, 1943 in Kalispell, Montana to Alfred and Anita (Shelley) Hartsoch. Their family moved to Lane County in 1946.
Willa attended South Eugene High School and was married to her high school sweetheart, Dennis Dean Allen in 1961, they later divorced. They had two children, Brian and Dennise. They raised two other children, Lisa and Kevin Torres.
Together Willa and her life partner, Vernon Smith, adopted Christopher Shelley. They opened up their hearts and home to many, many foster children over their years together. Willa lost Vernon September 11, 1998.
Willa was known for volunteering in the community. She was a regular member at the Dexter Food Pantry where she was known for her hugs. A member of the Dexter Sanitary Board, the Lions Club, and the annual Giving Tree Program.
Willa lost her beloved twin sister, Faye, in a fire that destroyed her home last June. She was diagnosed with cancer soon after. Willa never gave up and was a huge inspiration to everyone she touched. She looked forward to moving into her new home.
On January 1st Willa lost her battle with cancer.
She leaves behind her son, Brian (Dawn) Allen, Otis; son, Christopher Shelley, Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Dennise (Glenn) Pannier, Dexter; Lisa Courneya, Lake Tapps, WA; Kevin Torres Las Vegas, NV; and grandchildren, Michael Cockerline, Dexter; Joshua Ostrander, Lowell; William and Misty Allen, Otis; Brother Gary Hartsoch of Tucson, AZ; Sister, Martha Brawn, Springfield; Brother-in-law, Roger Gillette, Brownsville and many more loving family members.
She wanted to extend a HUGE thanks to everyone in the community and the surrounding area that joined in our quest to get her back into her own home again.
Willa was a member of the Dexter Baptist Church where a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:00 am. Please bring your favorite memories and photos to share. Her final resting place will be at Oakville Cemetery in Shedd. ~~~END~~
NOTE:
Her twin sister, Faye Marie (Hartsoch) Gillette is also buried in this cemetery: "DEXTER, Ore.--A woman died after her clothes caught fire during an early morning blaze Friday. Dexter Fire District Chief Guy Harshbarger says 65-year-old Faye Gillette, of Brownsville, fell asleep while smoking. Her twin sister, Willa Allen, who lived in the manufactured home, survived by escaping out the window."
Willa Claire Allen
1943-2009
Willa Allen was born May 9, 1943 in Kalispell, Montana to Alfred and Anita (Shelley) Hartsoch. Their family moved to Lane County in 1946.
Willa attended South Eugene High School and was married to her high school sweetheart, Dennis Dean Allen in 1961, they later divorced. They had two children, Brian and Dennise. They raised two other children, Lisa and Kevin Torres.
Together Willa and her life partner, Vernon Smith, adopted Christopher Shelley. They opened up their hearts and home to many, many foster children over their years together. Willa lost Vernon September 11, 1998.
Willa was known for volunteering in the community. She was a regular member at the Dexter Food Pantry where she was known for her hugs. A member of the Dexter Sanitary Board, the Lions Club, and the annual Giving Tree Program.
Willa lost her beloved twin sister, Faye, in a fire that destroyed her home last June. She was diagnosed with cancer soon after. Willa never gave up and was a huge inspiration to everyone she touched. She looked forward to moving into her new home.
On January 1st Willa lost her battle with cancer.
She leaves behind her son, Brian (Dawn) Allen, Otis; son, Christopher Shelley, Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Dennise (Glenn) Pannier, Dexter; Lisa Courneya, Lake Tapps, WA; Kevin Torres Las Vegas, NV; and grandchildren, Michael Cockerline, Dexter; Joshua Ostrander, Lowell; William and Misty Allen, Otis; Brother Gary Hartsoch of Tucson, AZ; Sister, Martha Brawn, Springfield; Brother-in-law, Roger Gillette, Brownsville and many more loving family members.
She wanted to extend a HUGE thanks to everyone in the community and the surrounding area that joined in our quest to get her back into her own home again.
Willa was a member of the Dexter Baptist Church where a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:00 am. Please bring your favorite memories and photos to share. Her final resting place will be at Oakville Cemetery in Shedd. ~~~END~~
NOTE:
Her twin sister, Faye Marie (Hartsoch) Gillette is also buried in this cemetery: "DEXTER, Ore.--A woman died after her clothes caught fire during an early morning blaze Friday. Dexter Fire District Chief Guy Harshbarger says 65-year-old Faye Gillette, of Brownsville, fell asleep while smoking. Her twin sister, Willa Allen, who lived in the manufactured home, survived by escaping out the window."
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