Allen Harju

Allen Harju STAFFORD, Texas Allen Harju, 83, of Stafford, formerly of Quincy, Mass., died Aug. 15, 2008, in Houston, following a sudden illness. Born in Brockton, Mass., Oct. 8, 1924, he was a son of the late Seivi J. and Thyra E. (Kivinen) Harju. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was the beloved husband of the late Lois (Brantly), who died in 1976; and the devoted brother of the late Linnea E. Maki, who died in 2007. He is survived by a cousin, Kimberly Lally of Lynnfield, Mass.; as well as many extended family and friends. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend his funeral Monday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Faith Lutheran Church, 201 Granite St., Quincy. Interment with military honors will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Abington, Mass. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams St., Quincy Center. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Harjus memory may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 201 Granite St., Quincy, MA 02169. Hamel, Wickens & Troupe www.hamelfuneralcare.com