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Allen Preston Layne

1938 - 2024

BORN

1938

DIED

2024

Allen Layne Obituary

Allen Preston Layne, 86, of Santa Ana, California, passed away on December 7, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1938, in Lewiston, Utah to Charles "Russ" and Louise Gessel Layne. He was a beloved brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, coach, and principal.

Allen graduated from North Cache High School and Utah State University.

During his 42 years at Downey High School, he worked as a football coach, teacher and Principal.

In 2005, Downey High School football stadium was renamed the Allen Layne Stadium in his honor.

Allen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various positions.

Allen is survived by his brother Jerry Layne, of Smithfield, UT; sister Tamra Austin, of Preston, ID; wife Donna, of Santa Ana, CA; five daughters, 19 of 21 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Logan Herald Journal on Dec. 14, 2024.

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