John "Jae" Allen

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John Allen Obituary

Allen, John 'Jae' 62 02/18/1947 03/16/2009 John "Jae" E. Allen passed away March 16, 2009, peacefully at home. Born in Hood River, John (known to his friends and colleagues as "Jae") attended Hood River High School, earned his bachelor's degree at Linfield College, and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Arizona. His work life underlined his passion for non-profit organizations and included working with churches, Shriners Hospital, New Avenues for Youth, and Central City Concern. He also served as a "relief" foster parent with Boys & Girls Aid Society, and was an active volunteer with various AIDS projects, Our House of Portland, and Rooms for Peace. To balance the organizational side of his nature, Jae was active in community theater, ballroom, tap and square dancing, and choral music. No matter the activity or organization, his mission was bringing unity out of discord, always with a sense of peace at his core. A multi-faceted man who will be missed by many. John is survived by his father, Edward Allen; brother, Thomas Allen; nephew, Ed Allen; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and their families. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009, in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1244 N.E. 39th Ave., Portland.

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Published by The Oregonian on Apr. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Allen

12 Entries

Jeanne Johnson

April 27, 2009

The summer of 1964, John and I were part of a student group traveling through Europe, even then John was the "funny, caring, smart", "lovely, kind, gentle man", "fine personal friend", "kind, considerate and caring man", "loving and nurturing soul" his friends write about today...he will always be with us! My life has been far richer for knowing John.

Jean Borgerding

April 27, 2009

I worked with Jae for a brief time at Shriners. He was always a bright spot in the day, a caring, funny and smart person who made the world better with the way he approached life. My sympathy to his family.

Lynn Della

April 26, 2009

I met Jae in the mid-'80s through theatre and we ran into each other "every now and then" at social functions and through our common friends. What a lovely, kind and gentle man. He will truly be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.

Alan Dormaier

April 23, 2009

I met John years ago while doing the play "Sugar" at the Civic Theater in 1975 (now gone). He was kind then, and continued his kindness with his work for humanity. We have lost a very fine personal friend.

Tom Peters

April 23, 2009

I knew Jae from country dancing over the past several years. When he would attend the dance and I was also there, we never failed to dance several times. Although I mostly knew him as a dancer, I also know that he was a kind, considerate and caring man. I will miss our dances terribly. I know he is in heaven singing and dancing his heart out.

David Shelton

April 23, 2009

I met Jae at Rosetown Ramblers Square Dance class in the mid 80's. I lived in Detroit (Detroit Lake) and Jae was managing a nursing-retirement home in Silverton. We have been friends for over 20 years and shared a love for dance and singing. Jae was a loving and nuturing soul...I wish I had known him better. He will be missed.

Karla Crampton

April 22, 2009

Thank you for being my mentor when I was in community theatre when I was in high school and college. I appreciated your guidance.

Duane Terry

April 21, 2009

John and I were fraternity brothers at Linfield College. I remember his steadying influence on the younger members and dry wit. He will be missed.

Catherine Brunscheon

April 19, 2009

I worked with Jae 20 years ago. He was the kindest person - who truly cared with his heart and soul. He lived his life simply and was an inspiration to those that met him. I haven't seen him since then, but I think of him fondly. He was a kind spirit in this world.

Judy Moon (Gatchel)

April 19, 2009

I was so sadden to read of John's death. He and I were classmates in Hood River and I enjoyed having him as a friend. He and I went to the "Sadie Hawkins" dance one year. He dressed as "Chester" and I went as "Miss Kitty" from the "Gunsmoke" TV show! My thoughts and prayers are with you now for you loss.

Ted Amann

April 19, 2009

Jae,
We miss you and think about you all the time. You were a kindred spirit and in the few short years we knew each other you had a wonderful calming and revitalizing impact on our lives. You live on in the hearts and minds and souls of all the people you touched.
Love,
Ted Amann & Karen Talerico

Toni & Leon Kempner

April 19, 2009

Jae was truly a man who left a foot print on our hearts. We will miss him terribly.

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