Allen, Patricia Ann Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Born July 9, 1938 in Adrian, Minnesota; died peacefully at her home surrounded by family October 26, 2007. Pat loved her family dearly, and she showed her love every day in the things she baked, cooked and grew in her beautiful garden. You'd never had a fish fry until you had one at Pat's house. Preceded in death by parents, John & Jane Poppen and her beloved husband, Bob. Survived by daughters, Kathy Nelson and Jane (Paul) High; sons, Jeff (Penny) Sawdy and Randy (Sue) Allen; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jolene, Sarah, Blake, Michael, Amanda (Jason) and Emily; great-grandson, Sidney; brothers, John (Donna) Poppen, Lyle (Dorothy) Poppen, Floyd (Patricia) Poppen and Todd (Kim) Poppen; sisters, Sylvia (Ken) Middlesteadt and Sharon (Lon) Sinness; and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Special thanks to Cathy Bussey-Wolffe of the North Memorial Hospice Program. A celebration of Pat's life will be held at her home from 3-6 pm on Wednesday, November 14. Private interment at Fort Snelling. No flowers; memorials preferred to North Memorial Hospice or NorthWindr's.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Pat, To have known you has been one of the wonderful things in my life. To be a part of the beautiful souls you have placed here on earth is the best gift I have ever been given. Rest well in knowing you were a grand teacher, mentor and life example. I pray the fishing is good in heaven, and there are no limits. Go with the Father, Pat.
Richard Powell
November 14, 2007 | Robbinsdale, MN
Rest in peace sis, fishing won't be the same with out you.
Todd Poppen
November 13, 2007 | Dayton, MN
Aunt Pat always found the time and energy to take 2 little boys fishing and teach them lessons that are remembered today, we'll miss you.
Mike & Dion Poppen
November 05, 2007 | Royalton, MN
WE ALL ARE GOING TO MISS HER
LON SINNESS
November 05, 2007 | VALLEY CITY, ND
