Minneapolis, Minnesota
Couture, Allen B. age 80, of Deerwood, MN, formerly of Brooklyn Park, passed away on 11/16/05 surrounded by his family. Allen will be deeply missed by wife, LaVerne of 57 years; his 3 daughters, Nancy Berthiaume, Cindy (Lowell) Nordin and Kathy (Rick) Blesi; 5 grandchildren, Jonas, Monet, Angela, Abby and Alex; great granddaughter, Devyn; brother, Walter; sisters, Leonna and Beatrice; numerous nieces and nephews. During high school at Patrick Henry, Allen participated in Golden Gloves, worked at Land O' Lakes and then joined the 11th Airborne Paratroopers for 3 years. Found the love of his life, LaVerne and was married in 1948. Allen was a 41 year employee of NSP. He retired in 1989. Former president of Bay Lake Lions Club. Organized and ran annual Bay Lake Auction for several years. Council member for St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Deerwood. Participated in building fund drive for St. Alphonsus Church. Allen was a remarkable man, caring husband, loving father, brother, grandfather and friend. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and helping others and touched numerous lives and will be greatly missed. Family wishes to express their gratitude to the Wellstead Alzheimer's Home of Rogers. Special thanks to the caring and supportive staff. Visitation Sunday, Nov. 20 from 4-8 PM at Washburn-McReavy Crystal Lake Chapel, corner of Penn and Dowling Aves. N., Mpls. Prayer service 7:30 PM. Visitation also one hour prior to service at church. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Monday, Nov. 21 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 7025 Halifax Ave. N., Brooklyn Center. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy DuSchane Chapel 763-537-2333
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Lavern and family:
So sorry to hear of Al's passing.
He was a great guy. Our thoughts
and prayers are with you.
Jack & Jan
Jack & Jan Fournier
November 20, 2005 | Sun City West, AZ
Dear Nancy and family,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was such a gentle, kind man.
Leslee, Phil and Callen Casey
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Leslee, Phil and Callen Casey
November 20, 2005 | Eden Prairie, MN
Remembered By
Hank&Shirley Meyer
November 19, 2005 | McGregor, MN
The Allen Couture family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
May God watch over you and help guide you through. Although your loved one is no longer present, I know he will be watching over you always.
Lori Ewert
November 18, 2005 | Stillwater, MN
I worked for Al at NSP during the 70's. He was a great guy,and always made sure the guys in the field had everything they needed.
My thought and prayers are with the Coture family, God Bless...
Kevin Mulloy
November 18, 2005 | Burnsville, MN
GRANDPA~ you will be dearly missed. I am proud to have you as a grandfather. you were a wonderful man. i love and will miss you terribly.
Monet Walton
November 18, 2005 | Robbinsdale, MN
Oh Grandpa, you will be missed dearly. I am blessed to say that you were my grandfather. I am glad that you have gone home to GOD, and are no longer suffering.
I love you~ monet
Monet Walton
November 18, 2005 | Robbinsdale, MN
GRAMPS~I WILL MISS AND LOVE YOU. YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON AND HAVE TOUCHED MANY LIVES, I FEEL LUCKY THAT I WAS ONE OF THEM. YOU ARE MY ANGEL.
ANGELA NORDIN
November 18, 2005 | PLYMOUTH, MN
