Lloyd W. Allen, 77, died May 28, at his home in Calipatria.
Lloyd was born August 6, 1928 in Zion, AR. He was a resident of Calipatria for 64 years, coming from the small community of Zion, AR.
He was the son of Alex and Alma "Billie" Allen, now deceased.
After high school graduation, Lloyd and his brother Roy "Teeny" joined the Army. Lloyd was stationed in Anchorage, AK and Teeny went to Korea where he was later killed in combat. After Lloyd's discharge from the Army, he returned to Imperial Hardware Company where he worked for 29 years.
In 1956, Lloyd married Norma Cunningham and had 2 sons, Kyle and Tim.
He started farming on a small scale during his employment with Imperial Hardware. He kept increasing his farm acreage and formed a partnership with Melton Huffman.
Lloyd served 7 years on the Calipatria City Council and as Mayor for 2 years. In 1980, Lloyd was named to head the local Beet Growers Association. He won a seat on the IID Board of Directors in 1982 which he still holds.
In November, 1991 he married Luz Uribe. She had sons George and Carlos, and daughter Cynthia from a previous marriage.
In recent years, Lloyd has been involved with the Colorado River Water Board regarding water issues for several southwest states. This proved to be Lloyd's biggest challenge. This position took him to Washington D.C. on numerous occasions, along with trips to many southwest states. Lloyd was also involved in many charitable organizations.
A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3rd in Erickson Gymnasium at the Calipatria High School.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Luz of Calipatria; son Kyle and daughter-in-law Meg of Calipatria; son Tim and daughter-in-law Tina of Brawley; sister Bette and brother-in-law Preston Curtis of Phoenix, AZ; and sister Lexie Jo and brother-in-law Don Benson of Aromas, CA. Lloyd had 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church or Calipatria Community Church, both located in Calipatria, in memory of Lloyd.
Published in Imperial Valley Press Online
from May 31 to June 2, 2006
Lloyd was born August 6, 1928 in Zion, AR. He was a resident of Calipatria for 64 years, coming from the small community of Zion, AR.
He was the son of Alex and Alma "Billie" Allen, now deceased.
After high school graduation, Lloyd and his brother Roy "Teeny" joined the Army. Lloyd was stationed in Anchorage, AK and Teeny went to Korea where he was later killed in combat. After Lloyd's discharge from the Army, he returned to Imperial Hardware Company where he worked for 29 years.
In 1956, Lloyd married Norma Cunningham and had 2 sons, Kyle and Tim.
He started farming on a small scale during his employment with Imperial Hardware. He kept increasing his farm acreage and formed a partnership with Melton Huffman.
Lloyd served 7 years on the Calipatria City Council and as Mayor for 2 years. In 1980, Lloyd was named to head the local Beet Growers Association. He won a seat on the IID Board of Directors in 1982 which he still holds.
In November, 1991 he married Luz Uribe. She had sons George and Carlos, and daughter Cynthia from a previous marriage.
In recent years, Lloyd has been involved with the Colorado River Water Board regarding water issues for several southwest states. This proved to be Lloyd's biggest challenge. This position took him to Washington D.C. on numerous occasions, along with trips to many southwest states. Lloyd was also involved in many charitable organizations.
A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3rd in Erickson Gymnasium at the Calipatria High School.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Luz of Calipatria; son Kyle and daughter-in-law Meg of Calipatria; son Tim and daughter-in-law Tina of Brawley; sister Bette and brother-in-law Preston Curtis of Phoenix, AZ; and sister Lexie Jo and brother-in-law Don Benson of Aromas, CA. Lloyd had 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church or Calipatria Community Church, both located in Calipatria, in memory of Lloyd.
Published in Imperial Valley Press Online
from May 31 to June 2, 2006
Lloyd W. Allen, 77, died May 28, at his home in Calipatria.
Lloyd was born August 6, 1928 in Zion, AR. He was a resident of Calipatria for 64 years, coming from the small community of Zion, AR.
He was the son of Alex and Alma "Billie" Allen, now deceased.
After high school graduation, Lloyd and his brother Roy "Teeny" joined the Army. Lloyd was stationed in Anchorage, AK and Teeny went to Korea where he was later killed in combat. After Lloyd's discharge from the Army, he returned to Imperial Hardware Company where he worked for 29 years.
In 1956, Lloyd married Norma Cunningham and had 2 sons, Kyle and Tim.
He started farming on a small scale during his employment with Imperial Hardware. He kept increasing his farm acreage and formed a partnership with Melton Huffman.
Lloyd served 7 years on the Calipatria City Council and as Mayor for 2 years. In 1980, Lloyd was named to head the local Beet Growers Association. He won a seat on the IID Board of Directors in 1982 which he still holds.
In November, 1991 he married Luz Uribe. She had sons George and Carlos, and daughter Cynthia from a previous marriage.
In recent years, Lloyd has been involved with the Colorado River Water Board regarding water issues for several southwest states. This proved to be Lloyd's biggest challenge. This position took him to Washington D.C. on numerous occasions, along with trips to many southwest states. Lloyd was also involved in many charitable organizations.
A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3rd in Erickson Gymnasium at the Calipatria High School.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Luz of Calipatria; son Kyle and daughter-in-law Meg of Calipatria; son Tim and daughter-in-law Tina of Brawley; sister Bette and brother-in-law Preston Curtis of Phoenix, AZ; and sister Lexie Jo and brother-in-law Don Benson of Aromas, CA. Lloyd had 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church or Calipatria Community Church, both located in Calipatria, in memory of Lloyd.
Published in Imperial Valley Press Online
from May 31 to June 2, 2006
Lloyd was born August 6, 1928 in Zion, AR. He was a resident of Calipatria for 64 years, coming from the small community of Zion, AR.
He was the son of Alex and Alma "Billie" Allen, now deceased.
After high school graduation, Lloyd and his brother Roy "Teeny" joined the Army. Lloyd was stationed in Anchorage, AK and Teeny went to Korea where he was later killed in combat. After Lloyd's discharge from the Army, he returned to Imperial Hardware Company where he worked for 29 years.
In 1956, Lloyd married Norma Cunningham and had 2 sons, Kyle and Tim.
He started farming on a small scale during his employment with Imperial Hardware. He kept increasing his farm acreage and formed a partnership with Melton Huffman.
Lloyd served 7 years on the Calipatria City Council and as Mayor for 2 years. In 1980, Lloyd was named to head the local Beet Growers Association. He won a seat on the IID Board of Directors in 1982 which he still holds.
In November, 1991 he married Luz Uribe. She had sons George and Carlos, and daughter Cynthia from a previous marriage.
In recent years, Lloyd has been involved with the Colorado River Water Board regarding water issues for several southwest states. This proved to be Lloyd's biggest challenge. This position took him to Washington D.C. on numerous occasions, along with trips to many southwest states. Lloyd was also involved in many charitable organizations.
A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3rd in Erickson Gymnasium at the Calipatria High School.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Luz of Calipatria; son Kyle and daughter-in-law Meg of Calipatria; son Tim and daughter-in-law Tina of Brawley; sister Bette and brother-in-law Preston Curtis of Phoenix, AZ; and sister Lexie Jo and brother-in-law Don Benson of Aromas, CA. Lloyd had 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church or Calipatria Community Church, both located in Calipatria, in memory of Lloyd.
Published in Imperial Valley Press Online
from May 31 to June 2, 2006
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