David Wayne Allen
7/14/1944 – 12/18/2010
Our husband and father passed away on December 18th, 2010, after a long illness. David was born in Cape Girardeau, MO to James and Hazel Allen. His family moved to Southern California when he was 6 years old. Dave moved to Utah in 1968 where he met and married his wife Meri in 1975. They have 6 children Jaymz (Aquila) Allen, Amber (Mac) McIntyre, David Fikes, Adam (Erin) Fikes, Dennis Allen, and Billy Allen; 13 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson. Dave is also survived by his brothers James Allen, Jerry Allen, and sister Carol Cole.
Dave was a jack-of-all-trades and held many jobs before he had to retire due to illness. Dave was a friend to all and a father to many of the neighborhood kids. He will be missed.
Services will be held on Wednesday, December 22nd, at 11:00 AM at the West Valley 1st Ward, 3963 Peachwood Dr. (3480 West) West Valley, with a viewing one hour prior to services. Interment to follow at Murray City Cemetery.