November 14, 1929 - June 16, 2017
Shirley Allen was born Ramona Shirley May Bianchi on November 14, 1929 in San Francisco California to Romeo and Enza Bianchi. She grew up in San Francisco during the 30s and 40s just a few blocks from the Palace of Fine Arts in a time when the Golden Gate Bridge was newly completed. Married to her first husband John Leahy in 1948, she moved to Spokane Washington where her first two children, Daniel and Joyce were born. She moved to San Jose in the early 60’s and remarried in 1965 to Donald Allen. They had a son Jason in 1969. She lived in San Jose, working as a telemarketer part time for various charities. Shirley was also a talented artist. She loved to sketch, draw and paint as well as crochet. She took great pride in being a homemaker and mother. In 1999 she moved to Fresno California to retire with her husband who passed away in 2015. Shirley saw the great joys and great sorrows of life but she was known for her strength, kindness and love. She is survived by her sons, Daniel Leahy and Jason Allen. Daughters-in-law Lori Leahy and Danielle Allen. Grand children Jamison, Melissa, Heather, Mitchel, Leah, Emma and Taylor. Great grand children Jocelyn and Finnegan. Her sister Joan and nephews Peter and Joseph. Niece Laura, and many grand nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service
JUN 26. 10:00 AM
San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
32053 West McCabe Road
Santa Nella, CA, US, 95322
http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/sanjoaquinvalley
November 14, 1929 - June 16, 2017
Shirley Allen was born Ramona Shirley May Bianchi on November 14, 1929 in San Francisco California to Romeo and Enza Bianchi. She grew up in San Francisco during the 30s and 40s just a few blocks from the Palace of Fine Arts in a time when the Golden Gate Bridge was newly completed. Married to her first husband John Leahy in 1948, she moved to Spokane Washington where her first two children, Daniel and Joyce were born. She moved to San Jose in the early 60’s and remarried in 1965 to Donald Allen. They had a son Jason in 1969. She lived in San Jose, working as a telemarketer part time for various charities. Shirley was also a talented artist. She loved to sketch, draw and paint as well as crochet. She took great pride in being a homemaker and mother. In 1999 she moved to Fresno California to retire with her husband who passed away in 2015. Shirley saw the great joys and great sorrows of life but she was known for her strength, kindness and love. She is survived by her sons, Daniel Leahy and Jason Allen. Daughters-in-law Lori Leahy and Danielle Allen. Grand children Jamison, Melissa, Heather, Mitchel, Leah, Emma and Taylor. Great grand children Jocelyn and Finnegan. Her sister Joan and nephews Peter and Joseph. Niece Laura, and many grand nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service
JUN 26. 10:00 AM
San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery
32053 West McCabe Road
Santa Nella, CA, US, 95322
http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/sanjoaquinvalley
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