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She was the kindest person I will ever know. I will miss her tremendously. Until we meet again Mom, I love you!
Cindy Allen Mattson
July 11, 2006 | Poway, CA
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Melba Peterson Allen
Mesa, Arizona
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Send FlowersMelba Peterson Allen of Mesa, passed away peacefully at 2:40 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2006 surrounded by her children. She was born September 16, 1918 in Thatcher, Arizona to parents Alma Peterson and Blanche Walrade Bilby. She was married to the late Wayne Holt Allen, November 9, 1940 in the Mesa Arizona Temple and was blessed with eight children. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she spent her years serving others. She has served as a Relief Society President, Teacher, Young Woman Leader, various other callings and served a Mission in Ecuador. Her loving kind way touched the hearts of all who knew or came in contact with her. She was a skilled hair stylist and salon owner who shared her talents freely with all and any who needed her. Melba has traveled the world, but had an eternal perspective of what was important in life. Her family was always a priority. Survivors include her son Robin Wayne Allen (Kathy); and seven daughters, Sandra Gale Allen, Cheryl Leoma Sugar, Melody Ellingson (Jay), Kathryn Marjorie Peterson (George), Kandace Blanche Sherwood (John), April Lynn McEown (John) and Cindy Leigh Mattson (Kevin). She has 26 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren; two brothers Chester and Don L. Peterson. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2006 from 6-8:00 p.m., Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 12, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., LDS Grandview 1st Ward, 925 N. Harris Dr., Mesa, AZ., with visitation one-hour prior to services. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.
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Dear Melody, Kandace, Robin, and family,
I was so sorry to read about your dear mother's passing. I was not able to attend the funeral, but I heard wonderful reports about her life. She was a gracious and lovely woman whom I only knew in her later years. She has left a great posterity that I admire. May you all be blessed with the knowledge and sweet comfort that she has returned to her heavenly home "with honor" and will continue to bless her posterity through the eternities. ...
Virginia Higginbotham
June 19, 2006 | Gilbert, AZ
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I would like to extend my condolences to Sandra.I am thinking of you and hope you are well and that you find comfort at this time. We are second cousins you know, my father and your father are cousins. Once an Allen, always an Allen! I am looking forward to getting together with you one of these days. Sincerely, Ja Neanne Allen Webster
Ja Neanne Webster
June 17, 2006 | Salt Lake City, UT
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She was a awesome Great Grandma
Kara Sherwood
June 15, 2006 | Mesa, AZ
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dean & Irene Millsaps
June 12, 2006 | Mesa, AZ
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My deepest sympanthy. I have many fond memories of your Mom. She was an amazing woman, and raised amazing children. You should all be very proud of the legacy she left.
Ginger (Wright) Allen
June 12, 2006 | Mesa, AZ
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Melba Allen was one of the most gracious women I have ever met, I know because I put her to the test by being in her home nearly everyday of the week for ten years and not once did she ever ask me to leave or please stay away. I will always remember her, she was like a second mother to me, she was a beautiful kind person and it gives me comfort knowing she has been reunited with her husband. My thoughts and prayers go out to her children and extended family.
Bill Pine
June 10, 2006 | Bryan, TX
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We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes
June 10, 2006 | Mesa, AZ
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