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Paul Everett Allen was born on May 4, 1947 in Pittsfield, IL to Everett and Eloise (Sanderson) Allen. He grew up on his family farm in Illinois with one older sister Peggy (Allen) Carsey. He attended college at Freed-Hardeman Christian College in Tennessee and then Oklahoma Christian College. After graduating in 1969, he moved to Albuquerque, NM where he resided until his passing on January 26, 2024.
Paul dedicated his life to God and lived an active life filled with family and friends, sports and travel. He was a Physical Education teacher for over 40 years and had a thriving handyman business after he retired. Paul was an engaged member of the Riverside Church of Christ with his beloved wife of many years, Claudia Allen. Paul played many sports throughout life but his big love was softball. He played on numerous teams in Albuquerque throughout his life. Paul also loved to travel, spend time with family and friends and play cards.
He is survived by his wife, Claudia; sister, Peggy (Gary) Carsey; and daughters Amy (James) Ramsey,
Angie (Freddy) Chiriboga and Amber (Mark) Fuerstenberger; Claudia's children, Molly (Matt) Rush and Adam Kidd; grandchildren, Emma, Mark, Cole,
Jamie, Gabby, Marcie and Landon; nieces and nephews. Paul was loving, kind, funny, patient and a great role model. He was always quick with a smile, a thank you and hug. He will be missed by many.
A reception will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 4pm - 7pm at Daniel's Family Funeral Services - 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 2pm at Riverside Church of Christ, 3100 La Orilla Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home. acch4kids.org For full obituary go to www.danielsfuneral.com
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