1939 – 2009
Allen passed away on November 7, 2009 at the age of 69. He will be missed by his loving wife Dorothee, his children, grandchildren, family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Cascade Lodge for the wonderful care they gave Allen over the past 13 months.
We also wish to thank Dr. Fitzpatrick who showed so much compassion for Allen not only during his lengthy illness with MSA but also during the last 9 days of his life.
As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, Allen’s faith sustained him to the end. Jehovah’s promise of an earthly paradise where no one will say “I am sick” became more real to him than the sufferings of this world.
There will be no memorial service.
There’s a place called Paradise
And I’ll see Allen there someday
It may be soon or in a little while
But I will see his lovely smile
There’s a place called Paradise
Where joy & laughter will abound
Hate, strife & pain will not exist
In this new world of perfect bliss
There’s a place called Paradise
Where lion & lamb will lie side by side
And there will be peace & security
And fears will belong to yesterday
There’s a place called Paradise
Where resurrection will take place
The old will grow young again
For God’s new world will be at hand
And I know it’s not a dream
Cause it’s a promise from above
From a God who cannot lie
From a God who sees me cry
Cause there’s a place called Paradise.