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Art Allen

Art Allen

  • November 15, 1924 - February 14, 2012
  • Orem, Utah
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“Dear Allen Family, Your parents are dear to me. I remember a long, relaxing trip to Utah one summer where Art offered to let me throw my bike in...Read More » ”
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“I have been priviledged to know Art for most of my life. He was a gentle man with a ready smile and a helping hand. I am grateful for the example...Read More » ”
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Art Allen died February 14, 2012, in Red Bluffs, California, leaving a legacy of love and a lifetime of service. He was born November 15, 1924, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Chester A. Allen Sr. and Helen (Nellie) Frances Pelton. He was the second of six children.

When he was 4 years old, his family moved to Laramie, Wyoming. In Laramie, he graduated from high school and attended the University of Wyoming. He earned his Bachelors' in Physical Education and Math, and a Masters in Education Administration. He served in the Army during WWII. He married Ruth 'Katie' Kathleen Spicer, on May 28, 1953. Katie and Art both shared a great love for teaching. He worked in public education where he served as a Teacher, Coach and Administrator for over 30 years. He taught school in Wyoming, Alaska and California. While living in Alaska, Art joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He quietly and faithfully served in numerous church callings the remainder of his life. He influenced many people with his humble, but firm testimony. He retired to Lindon, Utah and resided the last 5 years of his life in Chico, California. Having survived both the great depression, as a child, and the struggles of WWII, he was a tireless worker who provided love and service to his family, friends, neighbors, and countless others.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Kathleen Spicer, his daughter Geri Clements, his sons Edward and Douglas, his brothers Ethan and Don and his sister Bertha Ward. He has 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grand children. He is preceded in death by his brothers Clark and Samuel.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Lindon 5th Ward Chapel, 610 West 100 South, Lindon, Utah. The viewing will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 am, just prior to the funeral service. Interment with military honors will be at the Lindon City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Walker Sanderson Funeral Home of Orem.