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Cyrus Gates Allen

1922 - 2013

BORN

1922

DIED

2013

Cyrus Allen Obituary

Cyrus "Cy" passed away February 20th at the age of 90. Cy was born and raised in Denver, predeceased by his father Cyrus G. Allen Sr, his mother Isabel and sister Nancy Key. Cy is survived by his wife of 66 years Lucile, son Cyrus III "Buck" of Vail, daughter Wendy and grandsons Edwin and Arthur Gowdy. He graduated from East High School, attended Dartmouth College and served as a bombardier instructor in the Army Air Force, World War II. Cy's career was spent with his family business The Bohm-Allen Jewelry Co., Cyrus Allen Jr. & Co., and real estate. Cy enjoyed being a jeweler and making people happy. He was a member of The Denver Country Club, Rotary, Gyro Club, and Roundup Riders of the Rockies. Christmas 1963 Cy gave the family ground in Vail, it changed our lives and we were blessed in the magic of the mountains forever. Cy was an avid sportsman, an ideal day was spent skiing with family or friends, scoring another hole in one or riding his horse. Memorial service Monday, March 4, 2013, 11:00am at St. John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., Denver. Reception to follow at Dagwell Hall. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.

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Published by www.denverpost.com from Feb. 24 to Feb. 27, 2013.

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Mrs. Paul Wegeman (Nancy)

February 19, 2023

My husband Paul Wegeman was on the Denver University ski team, had no money and wanted to buy me a beautiful engagement and wedding ring set. Cy made it possible. That was 1953. Thank you. Paul and I were married almost 61 yeatrs before he died in 2015.

Harriette Andrews

February 28, 2013

Condolences to Buck, his mother, sister and family. You were very fortunate to enjoy Cy's company for so many years.

Jerry Gibbons

February 27, 2013

Cy was one of a kind. A warm, thoughtful human being. I knew him from the Roundup Riders of the Rockies. He guided our Colt Class and we stayed connected after that. Cy's friends and family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Clark Wingate

February 24, 2013

Cy was always a great skiing buddy.

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