Marilynne Allen

1928 - 2013

Marilynne Allen obituary, 1928-2013, Modesto, CA

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Marilynne Allen Obituary

Marilynne Elizabeth Allen
Aug 23, 1928 - Dec 23, 2013
Marilynne Elizabeth Allen, 85, of Patterson, died peacefully in her sleep Dec. 23 at Doctors Medical Center from complications resulting from a recent hip fracture.
Born August 23, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late John Francis Ballinger and Mary Brown Nourse Ballinger.
After high school Marilynne attended the University of Chicago, Illinois State and earned her M.S. degree at San Francisco State University. She was a Downey High School physical education teacher for seven years before getting married and becoming a full time homemaker. Marilynne served many years on the Patterson Unified School District Board of Trustees. She was also actively involved in many community organizations such as PRIDE, Patterson Garden Club, and Patterson Friends of the Library.
Marilynne is preceded in death by her husband Allister Albert Allen and leaves behind three children, Carrie Silveira (John) of Hilmar, Lisa Balucas (Ernie) of Fresno, and Carter Allen (Judy) of Patterson, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one sister Lourania Price of Danville.
Services and burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to: PRIDE (Patterson Recognizing Individuals Determined to Excel), P.O. Box 1543, Patterson, CA 95363 or Patterson Friends of the Library, c/o Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave., Patterson, CA 95363.
Services conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson.
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Published by Modesto Bee on Dec. 29, 2013.
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Alice Alameda

December 31, 2013

My condolences! You are in my prayers for this great loss! My love to you!

Donna Miller

December 30, 2013

Marilynne was always a joy to be with. She will be missed. I am sorry for your loss.Judy

Judy Jacob

December 30, 2013

I have very fond memories of Mrs. Allen and fun with Lisa at their house. She passed away just 5 days after my mom. I give my love to all of yiu at this hard time.

Cyndie Mathews-Homen

December 29, 2013

So sorry to hear. Thinking of you guys

Bruce Thompson

December 29, 2013

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