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Allen was born in Des Plaines, Illinois. Thanks to a mentor, he was encouraged to attend college and was the first in his family to graduate. After finishing Elmhurst College and a graduate degree in theology from Yale, he becamc an ordained Congregational (now United Church of Christ) minister.
At his second parish in Minneapolis, he met a beautiful widow, Phyllis Pugh. with six children, who stole his heart and set him on the path of instant parenthood. They were married 46 years.
His professional career included serving churches in Minneapohs, Squaw Valley, Auburn, California and Reno. His passion for connecting people and communication led him into a leadership role in CFO1 (Camps Furthest Out International), which included years of global traveling.
His love of old cars (especially a ‘32 Packard) encouraged him to become a docent at the Harrah's Car Museum, he mentored young ministers, led the Reno Habitat for Humanity, and was constantly walking his philanthropic talk. He spearheaded a full service 200 resident senior living/nursing community in Auburn. He was a visionary who could make an idea a reality.
Underlying all was his devotion to his inherited family. His children Bill (Kathleen), Jim (Paula), Marylyn (Chuck), Dick (Mary Ellen), Robert (Santoshi) and Dave enriched his life while he tactfully guided them all. He is survived by his brother Vernon (Janet), 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and numerous extended family.
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Rev. Michelle Hughes
June 24, 2010
My sincere prayers to the family and friends of Rev. Blume..may you remember with fondness a life well lived and that will live on in wonderful memories.
Rev. Dr. Ronald Beauchamp
June 24, 2010
Rev. Blume was an inspiration through his dedication and love of Elmhurst College. Through his genoristy the students from the Niebuhr Center were blessed abundantly. May God comfort his family during this time of bereavement.
Blessings,
Glenn Bell
June 22, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Peg Mariner
June 22, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to Allen's and Phyllis' families. My late husband, Jim Mariner, met Allen first through their mutual interest in woodcarving. Eventually, we met Phyllis, and the four of us enjoyed going out for dinner together and talking about our shared interests (which also included quiltmaking.) The last time I saw Allen was at the memorial service for Jim in February, 2009, when Allen made a special point of telling me how much he had enjoyed knowing Jim. Allen was a kind and thoughtful man, and our lives were richer for having known him.
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