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Wayne Allen Obituary
67, of Apache Junction passed away on October 21, 2011. Born in Rockford, Illinois on June 8, 1944 he is preceded in death by his daughter Kari Ann Allen-Smith and parents Robert Andrew Allen and Evelyn Grace Allen (Robbins). Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Sandra A. Allen of Apache Junction, Arizona; brother Donald Allen of Hilton Head, South Carolina; daughter Ginger Allen of Los Angeles, California; son Cristopher Proctor of South Beloit, Illinois; and son Keith Proctor of Monterey, California. Wayne is also survived by his five grandchildren: Mai Harmon, 23; William Allen Hodge, 16; Sterling Wayne Robert Allen, 15; Olivia K Allen-Limberg, 11; and Dalton James Allen-Limberg, 10. Wayne attended West High School and Auburn High School in Rockford Illinois. He served in the Air Force and was a Deputy Sherriff for Winnebago County, Illinois. He retired from Hamilton-Sundstrand in Rockford, Illinois in 2004 where he was a purchasing agent. Wayne spent his life as a loving husband, father, brother, Paw Paw and friend. As those who had the good fortune to have met and known Wayne will attest, to have known Wayne was to love him. There were no strangers to Wayne, only friends he hadn't met yet. Wayne loved riding his Harley. It seems only appropriate that he left this life doing what he loved--doing what he had done since he was old enough to reach the pedals. Wayne had a heart as big as all outdoors. He was always there for friends or family when they needed him. He always had a smile, advice, love and one of his wonderful laughs ready for whoever needed it. Everyone who ever met Wayne will never forget him. He was special man and will be deeply missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Allen
Dan & Ruth Hada
November 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gerry and Mary Hogan
October 31, 2011
Sandy,
So sorry to hear about Wayne he will be missed by all of us.
Linda LaSalla
October 29, 2011
Do Not Weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Ginger and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless you.
Kaye Dinsmore
October 28, 2011
Sandy and Family,
So sorry to hear about Wayne. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wayne will certainly be missed.
I didn't realize you weren't in the Rockford area anymore.
Ken & Cathy Eakman
October 28, 2011
Sandy, We heard about Wayne's death last night at darts.
Wayne's obituary is spot on. Wayne was one of those people that it was a privilege to have known him.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Wayne & Jan Morris
October 28, 2011
Sandy, we are sadden to hear about Wayne, and we would like to express our condolences to you and your family. I enjoyed working with you both at HS, and we know he will be missed.
Gary & Rose Dieterman
October 27, 2011
Sandy & Family - We have great memories of Wayne from over many years of friendship. Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you all.
Don Brees
October 27, 2011
Sandy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't realize you and Wayne were out here in the Valley of the Sun, too.
Pamela Barkdoll
October 27, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Wayne was a great guy.
October 27, 2011
There are a number of riders from the Superstition HOG who had an opportunity to meet him, I am one of those riders.
My condolences to his family. Ann Wactler, Mesa, AZ
Rick and Rosi Bienvenu
October 27, 2011
Sandy and Family....our condolences for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Wayne and you, Sandy, during our time at Sundstrand.
Dee Jackson
October 27, 2011
Sandy and family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. I'm sorry this happened. Both Gary and I worked with Wayne at HS. He will be missed by all he knew.
October 27, 2011
Sandy and Family - My condolences. We always had such fun working together at HS - Wayne will be missed.
Lori Carlson
October 27, 2011
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Waynes family. Waynes will be remerbered as a H.O.G. member in good standing and one who loved to ride. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely
Crazy George
Secretary
Superstition H.O.G. Chapter
Apache Junction, AZ
Ron & Joseph Linderwell
October 27, 2011
"Riders In The Sky" has a new member.
Will always remember Wayne. When out riding will ask him to ride along if he wishes.
Sandy & Family. Deepest Sympathies. Has been an emotional year but you are good people with great strength.
Earl Boyd
October 27, 2011
Sandy and family,
Wayne was a great guy. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Ken Dull
October 27, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Wayne's family in this time of great loss.
Ken Dull
Steve & Marilyn Myers
October 27, 2011
Sandy, Ginger, and Family:
We are so very saddened on the death of your husband, and dad.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all.
Sincerely, Steve(Hamilton-Sundstrand) and Marilyn Myers
Mike Austin
October 27, 2011
Sandy and Family - My thoughts are with you - just wanted you to know what a great guy I thought Wayne was - I always enjoyed being around him - so sorry for your loss
Mike Austin
Ross Fosberg
October 27, 2011
Have a pleasant trip, buddy. We had many good times together.
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