Oct. 13, 1948 – May 28, 2012
David D. Allen, 63, of Sweet Home died May 28, 2012 at his home.
He was born Oct. 13, 1948 to William Allen and Iola Henderson-Searles in Lebanon. He graduated from Lebanon Union High School.
Mr. Allen married Nancy Hill in 1976 in Gold Beach. They lived mostly in the valley areas of
Oregon, raising their family.
In the 1990s they moved to Nevada, only to return to Oregon in 2000.
Mr. Allen worked with disabled individuals as a caregiver.
He loved to travel and go on cruises. He was also happy with just a quick trip to the beach with family or friends.
He loved his pets. Barbecuing was his number one passion. He also enjoyed watching wrestling and cooking shows. He was a member of Community Chapel on Ames Creek.
Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Nancy; children RaNee Osborne, Raqual “Kelli” Fritz, Melissa Benedict, Angelia Baldwin, Thomas Allen and Nathaniel Allen; brother Michael Searles; sister Janice Abernathy; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life will be at Community Chapel in Sweet Home at a later date. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.