Harold W. Allen

Harold Allen December 22, 1927 ~ June 13, 2014 Harold Allen, age 86, of Wenatchee, WA, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 13, 2014. He was surrounded by family members. Harold was born in Wenatchee to Dollie and Clyde Allen on December 22, 1927. The family moved to Plain, WA, where he grew up with his brother and sister. At age 16, he enlisted in the Merchant Marines, where he served two years. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Leavenworth to finish his senior year of high school. Harold was the senior class President and his soon-to-be wife, Ida (Rinke), was Vice President. Harold and Ida married June 9, 1948. They moved to Wenatchee and raised three boys and two girls. Harold was well known in the business community as a salesman of office supplies, and printing. Harold and Ida owned and managed over 40 apartments and rentals for many years. Both Harold and Ida were very involved in Saint Joseph's Catholic Church and school. Harold was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Harold enjoyed hunting and fishing in the greater Wenatchee area. Harold and Ida were regulars at the Golden Rooster Dance Hall. They kept busy with their rental properties, investment club, Bridge club, and frequent visits with family and friends at their condominium at Wapato Point on Lake Chelan. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Ida. He is survived by his brother and sister; his children, Wayne Allen (Susan) of Shelton, WA, Marcia Lambson (Dick) of East Wenatchee, Cindy Huffer (Mike) of Wenatchee, Greg Allen of Redmond, WA, and Scott Allen (Wendy) of Auburn; his grandchildren, Dean Lambson, Ryan Dowell (Ashley), Bethany McBeth (Tyler), Averey Allen, James and Kimber Allen, Geoff Huffer (Nina), and Maggie Huffer (Rick); and five great-grandchildren. Harold's family would like to give special thanks to his wonderful caregivers at Highgate Senior Living in Wenatchee. Harold's favorite saying was, "What's fair is fair," and he lived it everyday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wenatchee at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2014. Visitation will be held at Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, with a recitation of the Rosary and Visual Service at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus, c/o St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley East Wenatchee, WA.

Harold W. Allen

December 22, 1927 - June 13, 2014