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Allen Lee PINKERTON Allen Lee Pinkerton, born August 29, 1933, passed away on May 8, 2011. Born in Sayre, Oklahoma, as a young man he enjoyed motorcycles and began his life-long passion with stereo electronics. In 1960 he married Myrna Shumway and enjoyed 46 years together until Myrna's passing in 2006. They are survived by their three sons: Walter, James, Matthew and their families.No matter what came along, he always focused on the Lord and his family. He will be greatly missed. There will be a Memorial Service at West Side Presbyterian Church in West Seattle on the 11th of June at 1:00 p.m.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jun. 1, 2011.

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