Dennis "Denny" Lee Allen, a Prineville resident, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at his home. He was 71 years of age. A memorial brunch will be held at Denny's home for all family and friends on Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Denny was born in Washington, Iowa on July 31, 1940 to Horace Malcolm and Catherine Lucille (Gallagher) Allen. He attended and graduated from San Rafael High School in 1958.
He enlisted in the Navy and served on board the U.S.S. Midway. After serving in the military, Denny went to work with his father at their family automotive business. In the early 1960's Denny started his own general contracting business in Novato, California.
In 1962, he married his wife of 49 years; Terry Ann Brownlee on April 28. They moved to Central Oregon in 1978 and Denny went to work for Brian's Cabinets of Bend for many years as their foreman. In 2005 he retired and they moved to Prineville.
Denny was a member of the Meadow Lakes Men's Club, as an avid golfer who loved to golf all year long. Denny's biggest joy was spending time with his wife, children and their families.
His family and friends remember his as a man of integrity, strength, and incredible work ethic. Denny was a kindhearted, loving, and patient man, and will be immensely missed by his wife, children, family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Terry Ann Allen; sons, Michael Allen and his wife Gabrielle, John Allen and his wife, Krista; daughters, Julie Allen, Melissa (Allen) Curry and her husband, Donovan; and former son-in-law Don Barbour; seven grandchildren, Emily allen, Elisa Allen, Jessica Steimer, Austin Parker, Fisher Curry, Sean Allen and Leslie Allen; two great grandsons, Easton Steimer and Madden Steimer.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Catherine Allen.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial contributions in Denny's name to Pioneer Memorial Hospice at 1201 N.E. Elm St., Prineville, OR 97754, or the American Cancer Society at 2350 Oakmount Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Braich and Dr. Pinnick and their nurses' and the wonderful staff at BMC that contributed so much to Denny's care.
Arrangements are in the care of the Prineville Funeral Home. Please visit www.prinevillefuneralhome.com to share your memories or express your condolences by signing the on-line Guest Book.
Denny was born in Washington, Iowa on July 31, 1940 to Horace Malcolm and Catherine Lucille (Gallagher) Allen. He attended and graduated from San Rafael High School in 1958.
He enlisted in the Navy and served on board the U.S.S. Midway. After serving in the military, Denny went to work with his father at their family automotive business. In the early 1960's Denny started his own general contracting business in Novato, California.
In 1962, he married his wife of 49 years; Terry Ann Brownlee on April 28. They moved to Central Oregon in 1978 and Denny went to work for Brian's Cabinets of Bend for many years as their foreman. In 2005 he retired and they moved to Prineville.
Denny was a member of the Meadow Lakes Men's Club, as an avid golfer who loved to golf all year long. Denny's biggest joy was spending time with his wife, children and their families.
His family and friends remember his as a man of integrity, strength, and incredible work ethic. Denny was a kindhearted, loving, and patient man, and will be immensely missed by his wife, children, family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Terry Ann Allen; sons, Michael Allen and his wife Gabrielle, John Allen and his wife, Krista; daughters, Julie Allen, Melissa (Allen) Curry and her husband, Donovan; and former son-in-law Don Barbour; seven grandchildren, Emily allen, Elisa Allen, Jessica Steimer, Austin Parker, Fisher Curry, Sean Allen and Leslie Allen; two great grandsons, Easton Steimer and Madden Steimer.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Catherine Allen.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial contributions in Denny's name to Pioneer Memorial Hospice at 1201 N.E. Elm St., Prineville, OR 97754, or the American Cancer Society at 2350 Oakmount Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Braich and Dr. Pinnick and their nurses' and the wonderful staff at BMC that contributed so much to Denny's care.
Arrangements are in the care of the Prineville Funeral Home. Please visit www.prinevillefuneralhome.com to share your memories or express your condolences by signing the on-line Guest Book.
Dennis "Denny" Lee Allen, a Prineville resident, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at his home. He was 71 years of age. A memorial brunch will be held at Denny's home for all family and friends on Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Denny was born in Washington, Iowa on July 31, 1940 to Horace Malcolm and Catherine Lucille (Gallagher) Allen. He attended and graduated from San Rafael High School in 1958.
He enlisted in the Navy and served on board the U.S.S. Midway. After serving in the military, Denny went to work with his father at their family automotive business. In the early 1960's Denny started his own general contracting business in Novato, California.
In 1962, he married his wife of 49 years; Terry Ann Brownlee on April 28. They moved to Central Oregon in 1978 and Denny went to work for Brian's Cabinets of Bend for many years as their foreman. In 2005 he retired and they moved to Prineville.
Denny was a member of the Meadow Lakes Men's Club, as an avid golfer who loved to golf all year long. Denny's biggest joy was spending time with his wife, children and their families.
His family and friends remember his as a man of integrity, strength, and incredible work ethic. Denny was a kindhearted, loving, and patient man, and will be immensely missed by his wife, children, family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Terry Ann Allen; sons, Michael Allen and his wife Gabrielle, John Allen and his wife, Krista; daughters, Julie Allen, Melissa (Allen) Curry and her husband, Donovan; and former son-in-law Don Barbour; seven grandchildren, Emily allen, Elisa Allen, Jessica Steimer, Austin Parker, Fisher Curry, Sean Allen and Leslie Allen; two great grandsons, Easton Steimer and Madden Steimer.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Catherine Allen.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial contributions in Denny's name to Pioneer Memorial Hospice at 1201 N.E. Elm St., Prineville, OR 97754, or the American Cancer Society at 2350 Oakmount Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Braich and Dr. Pinnick and their nurses' and the wonderful staff at BMC that contributed so much to Denny's care.
Arrangements are in the care of the Prineville Funeral Home. Please visit www.prinevillefuneralhome.com to share your memories or express your condolences by signing the on-line Guest Book.
Denny was born in Washington, Iowa on July 31, 1940 to Horace Malcolm and Catherine Lucille (Gallagher) Allen. He attended and graduated from San Rafael High School in 1958.
He enlisted in the Navy and served on board the U.S.S. Midway. After serving in the military, Denny went to work with his father at their family automotive business. In the early 1960's Denny started his own general contracting business in Novato, California.
In 1962, he married his wife of 49 years; Terry Ann Brownlee on April 28. They moved to Central Oregon in 1978 and Denny went to work for Brian's Cabinets of Bend for many years as their foreman. In 2005 he retired and they moved to Prineville.
Denny was a member of the Meadow Lakes Men's Club, as an avid golfer who loved to golf all year long. Denny's biggest joy was spending time with his wife, children and their families.
His family and friends remember his as a man of integrity, strength, and incredible work ethic. Denny was a kindhearted, loving, and patient man, and will be immensely missed by his wife, children, family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Terry Ann Allen; sons, Michael Allen and his wife Gabrielle, John Allen and his wife, Krista; daughters, Julie Allen, Melissa (Allen) Curry and her husband, Donovan; and former son-in-law Don Barbour; seven grandchildren, Emily allen, Elisa Allen, Jessica Steimer, Austin Parker, Fisher Curry, Sean Allen and Leslie Allen; two great grandsons, Easton Steimer and Madden Steimer.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Catherine Allen.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate memorial contributions in Denny's name to Pioneer Memorial Hospice at 1201 N.E. Elm St., Prineville, OR 97754, or the American Cancer Society at 2350 Oakmount Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Braich and Dr. Pinnick and their nurses' and the wonderful staff at BMC that contributed so much to Denny's care.
Arrangements are in the care of the Prineville Funeral Home. Please visit www.prinevillefuneralhome.com to share your memories or express your condolences by signing the on-line Guest Book.
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