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Allen Blomquist Obituary

Allen Blomquist of Boulder passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014 in Boulder. He was 89. Allen was born on October 10, 1924 to Allen and Sigfreid Blomquist in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a PhD in psychology. After graduating he was an associate professor at the university as a neurophysiologist and researcher. On December 30, 1961 he married Linda Lindegren in Rhinelander, WI. They were married for 52 years. In 1970 they moved to Treasure Island, FL where he was a professor at the University of South Florida. Allen and Linda then moved to Boulder in 1990 where he volunteered for the U.S. Forest Service. He was an avid reader of mysteries and a veteran of the military service. Allen is survived by his wife Linda, his niece Jill Weems, and 3 nephews, Greg Gailen, Tim and Steven Blomquist. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Glen Blomquist and sister Nancy Gailen. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, March 28, 2014 at Sacred Heart of Jesus, Parish Center Chapel, 2312 14th Street, Boulder, CO. To send condolences please visit www.cristmotuary.com.

Published by The Daily Camera on Mar. 25, 2014.
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Dr. Blomquist was my advisor at USF in 1978. I greatly appreciate his patience and many kindnesses.

James Love

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January 30, 2022

Dear Linda, I just heard the sad news. I have very fond memories of my time with Allen in the Indian Peaks Wilderness and drinking coffee in Boulder. My condolences, Patti Turecek

April 9, 2014

Dear Linda,
I am thinking of you, and your loss, your husband of so many years. I hope as the days pass life becomes easier for you.
You had a beautiful funeral for Allen. God bless you.
Connie Christiansen

April 1, 2014

Thanks for being a good friend Allen. I will miss you. Farewell, your friend Glen

Glen Cook

March 26, 2014

Aunt Linda we are all so sorry for your loss. Please know you and Allen are in my prayers every day. My deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know.
All my love, Sherry Sparks Nickel (Wisconsin)

Sherry Nickel

March 26, 2014

So very sorry to learn of Allen's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Carol and George Narcavage

March 25, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Les and Mary Ann Nesbitt

March 25, 2014

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