Glenn Allen

April 24, 1953 – November 19, 2012

      Glenn Allen, a 25-year resident of Bainbridge Island, ascended to Heaven on November 19, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Allen; also other family members Marty, Jeff, Ken and Jim. He leaves behind his mother Dorothy Allen; sister Kathy Norquist (Bruce); brother Don Allen (Kathy); fiancée Judy Demick; daughters Terilyn Allen, Jennifer Chang; sons Jason Allen, Charles Nelson, Andrew Rauch; nieces and nephews and several grandchildren Zac & Jared of Bainbridge Island and Luke, Dean, Will and Tal of Poulsbo, and grandchildren in Idaho and Hawaii. Glenn was proud of all of his children and grandchildren and loved each dearly.

      Glenn loved trout fishing and camping especially at the Skagit River, NFL football, barbecuing and cooking Thanksgiving meals for his family and friends. He became quite a chef and wanted the kitchen to himself: He did all the cooking at home. He loved playing the game of golf. He played golf in Kent on October 17th with his brother and on the first hole he pitched in from 35 yards for a par. His last hole he got up and down from 40 yards with a trap that was between him and the hole. He sunk a 20 footer. Glenn loved driving, and in his younger days fast cars. He was a long time vegetable and flower gardener, and loved giving bouquets. He had a great love of flowers. Glenn’s greatest attributes were his empathy for his fellow man, his strong and professional work ethic, and his love for his family and friends. Glenn loved the Lord.

      Glenn attended Rainier Beach High School where he began his football career. He played for the Olympic College Rangers in Bremerton. Glenn played semi-pro football for the Kitsap County Chiefs and Burien Flyers in the 1970’s and made it through the 2nd day of tryouts for the World Football League in Portland, Oregon for the Portland Storm.

      He had a strong desire to live. Glenn was a fighter.

      There will be a Memorial Service Sunday, December 2,

2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Living Hope Church in Indianola, WA where Glenn attended regularly. Join us! Please direct memorial donations to a charity of your choice.

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