Allen Dean Igou

1936 - 2012

Allen Dean Igou obituary, 1936-2012

Allen Dean Igou

1936 - 2012

BORN

1936

DIED

2012

Allen Igou Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 29, 2012.
Allen Dean Igou was born on December 22, 1936 in Hugo, Colorado to Kenneth and Grace (Kelly) Igou. Growing up in a small town, he would reminisce of swimming in the local pool with his 6 siblings and coming home to the smell of freshly baked bread that his mom would bake almost every day. He enjoyed deer hunting in the mountains with his father and camping with his scout troop.

Allen graduated from Hugo High school in 1954 and moved to Denver, Colorado to attend a map topography drafting school. During this time, he worked for a Civil Engineering firm and Martin-Marietta, where he consulted with an engineering firm on a highway project in Afghanistan.
In 1961, he was hired by the U.S. Government and worked at Lowry AFB in Denver, Colorado as a mechanical engineering draftsman.

In 1967, Allen married the love of his life, Mary Helen Weibel. They had 46 wonderful years together, and will one day be reunited. Allen and Mary have two daughters and one grandson who were fortunate to be with him at his passing.

Due to health reasons, Allen moved his family to San Antonio, Texas in 1977 and continued his career at Randolph AFB, specifically supporting student pilot training design and fabricating cockpit familiarization trainers of various types of aircraft. He was a dedicated hard-worker and was awarded Civilian of the Year at Randolph AFB in 1990.

Allen retired in January 1995 after 35 years with the Department of Defense, having received many awards and commendations throughout his career.

Shortly after his retirement, his first grandson, Anthony, was born in 1996. Anthony was the light of his life, and they spent many good times together doing things that most fathers and sons would do, like attending soccer and basketball games, working on homework and school projects together, climbing trees, getting haircuts, and working on tasks around the house. Allen was a loving grandfather and instilled good morals and strong work ethics upon his daughters and grandson alike.

Allen had several hobbies throughout his life, such as skeet shooting, drawing, and bowling; but after his retirement, he was able to spend more time on his other hobbies, like completing crosswords and restoring old cars. He had a sharp mind and looked forward to the daily New York Times Crossword. At the time of his death, Allen was restoring a 1964 Chevrolet pickup that he intended to give to his grandson. Another hobby that he pursued was exercising. He tried to go to the gym daily, and attributed staying on top of his health, despite his breathing problems, to exercise. Allen was a strong man, and his doctor would often joke that he had "nine lives", as he battled lung issues most of his life and had several close calls.

Allen is survived by his wife, Mary, his two daughters, Stacie (Igou) Madrigal, Rebecca, and grandson, James Anthony Madrigal, and one brother John (Jack) Igou living in Tucson, Arizona.

After a long battle with COPD, he passed peacefully with his family at his side. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Eugene, Donald, Wayne, Roger, and two sisters: Evelyn and Rosemary.

Allen wished to be cremated and his ashes taken back to the mountains of Colorado which he dearly loved.

A memorial mass will be held on Friday January 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Selma.

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January 27, 2013

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January 9, 2013

Jim & Jean Baldwin posted to the memorial.

January 8, 2013

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January 27, 2013

Dear Mary, Stacie and Becky,
I have been keeping all of you and my most loved Uncle Alan Dean in my prayers.
I loved when he would come to Tucson from the time I was a little kid, I remember he always had such a kind and happy additude and a beautiful outlook on people. He had nice things to say about everyone and always noticed the good.His loving words and gentle manner soothed my soul when my brother Jerry passed.
All of us would be better people if we would follow his example on how to look at life. Mary, I won't forget the last time you and Al came to Tucson and we started with dinner and moved onto a full out jamboree on my folks back patio. That is how I remember him and I know that his soul is in a glorious place now and we here are left to miss his joyful presence. God bless you and peace be yours.
Love Always, Kim Igou

Jim & Jean Baldwin

January 9, 2013

Mary and family, So sorry to hear of Allen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God Bless and comfort you.

January 8, 2013

Mary & Family: As one of Allen Dean's classmates at Hugo, Colorado I was really saddened to hear of his passing. Not too long ago I had heard from Allen Dean after sending him a birthday card. I read the obituary and viewed the photos with great interest. He was a good student and I wasn't surprised to read how successful he was. My sincerest sympathy.....Margie Musgrave

Ollie &Dereda Burkett

January 7, 2013

We loved and admired Allen, and he will be greatly missed. Working with Allen over a long period of years we came to know him as a wonderful person with a great christian spirit. We will always miss you dear friend.
Ollie and Dereda Burkett

Lisa, Matthew, Mark Gonzales

January 4, 2013

Stacy, Anthony, Becky and Mrs. Igou and brother, prayers are with you. Know he is working up in heaven and resting in peace. Know you will be reunited one day. We will continue to pray for you during this difficult time! Love and hugs.

Alton Scott

January 4, 2013

Mary, Stacie and Becky and Anthony we offer our condolences to you during this difficult time. Remember, earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May God bless you and comfort you. We will certainly miss our neighbor and friend Al.

Al & Dorothy Scott

Connie Porras

January 4, 2013

Mrs. Igou, Stacie, Becky and Ant-I am so deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Igou. I am blessed to know your family and love you all very much. Mr. Igou always made me feel like I was a part of your wonderful family whenever I would visit. I will always remember his great sense of humor, laugh and will especially remember the way he loved his family. You could just see that everything he did, he did with love. I would look @ Mr. & Mrs. Igou and know that I was in the presence of true & everlasting love and see how he loved and supported Stac, Becky & Ant unconditionally. It was so very obvious how much he loved you all and how much you all loved him. xoxo

Sandra Smith

January 3, 2013

Becky,
My Heart aches for you and your family. You are in my thoughts every step of the way. May God's peace and light be with you during this difficult time.

Linda Murphy

January 3, 2013

Dear Stacie, Anthony, Mrs. Igou and Becky,
I just finished reading the other guest book entries, and it's clear that your husband, dad, and grandfather was a truly remarkable man. The many tributes from friends and family remind us how blessed we have been to have him in our world. What I know about the four of you is that his presence will continue here -- in the kindnesses that each of you so freely give to those around you. Stacie, you once told me as Terry's earthly life was ending, "My heart aches for you." Know that, as you prepare to send your Dad and Anthony's grandfather back home to God, my heart aches for you, too! We are fortunate that we got to know what a great man your Dad is because he taught each of you how to live your lives in service to others. Your love for him, and our love for you, will continue throughout the days and years ahead because you hold fondest memories of him in your hearts. May God give you courage, comfort and peace for the journey. Much love, Linda Murphy

January 2, 2013

I will always remember the good jam sessions we had, Al and his brothers, we had quite a band. Guitars, piano, harmonica and much singing. I know Allen Dean is with his brothers and our son Jerry jamming it up. Bye Dean until we meet again. Love you. Betty and Jack.

Dale Igou

January 2, 2013

Dearest Mary and family,
Uncle Alan Dean was my very favorite uncle... He was ahead of his time. This man had the heart of a tiger and never complained about anything that he was going through. I always would look forward to whenever my Aunt Mary and Uncle Alan Dean would come and visit us here in the desert. Words cannot express the love and heartbreak I am feeling for the loss of a great American Alan Dean Igou. You will always be in my heart Uncle Al, Maybe I'll see you again one day.

Ken Wolf

January 2, 2013

Mary, Stacie and Becky and Anthony, Words can not express my sadness for you all. Dean was a very special person in my life and I can honestly say that I am a better person today because of him. Lots of memories flooding my mind now. Cherish your memories of him always. May God be with you and comfort you. I love you guys and will miss my Uncle Dean.

Elsa (Mungia) Conner

January 1, 2013

Becky- I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and peace during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 31, 2012

Dear Mary, Stacie and Becky...i was so sorry to hear about uncle Dean. Jody let us know. haven't seen any of you in many years but we're all still family. i keep you in my prayers always. I know the Good Lord is taking care of our loved ones till we can all be together again. hope all of you will take good care of each other. take care, marlene and amber berry

December 31, 2012

Allen Dean was in my sister Margie's class, but in a small school I remember him as a really nice guy, and will miss not seeing him at Hugo's homecoming next year with the class of 1954.
Linda Jensen Rodewald

December 31, 2012

Alice Leos Rodriguez

December 30, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you and the family for the lost of Mr.Allen.

December 30, 2012

A decent, likeable hard working man. He carried more weight on his shoulders than many of us do, but this added burden resulted in a remarkable amount of will power, determination and resilence. He was a fighter honorable and courageous. We have many great memories. Our love to his family. Jack Betty and family.

Martha and Mario Ruiz

December 30, 2012

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to your family.

Jack & Betty Igou

December 30, 2012

Al spent more than 70 years struggling with breathing problems. When he was around 1st grade age, I can never forget how at nite time he would be in bed on his knees with his head down and back arched because that position made breathing a little easier. Often too, he would be sick to his stomach but no matter how bad he felt he was always on time for school even after wading thru huge snow drifts to get there-about a mile. I wonder about the courage, stamina, and drive he had to never let this problem beat him. The "on time" thing was his throughout his life - he accomplished so much and all the time with the struggle to breath and just live. How wonderful it might have been if he could have had just a few months without this problem and to just breath normally. I have always admired him so much he was the shortest of the 6 brothers but stood the tallest. I enjoyed so much the weekend telephone talks we had. He sent me so many splendid emails, taught me so much about life. I am glad his struggle has finally ended but the way I will miss him will never end. And Mary - I can never tell you how much we appreciate you - always at his side thru so many critical times. I know how much this meant to him and I thank you for arranging for he and I to say goodbye. Our best to all of you - Becky, Stacie, and Anthony, you can be proud of your parents as they are of you. He was a fighter.

Bert White

December 30, 2012

Mary, I was saddened to learn of Al's passing, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I enjoyed our assocation at the Gym, and Al was an inspiration to me with his streneous workouts, and coping with COPD at the same time. I was also impressed with his ability and determination to tackle home improvement projects, etc. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

December 30, 2012

Dear Stacie, Mary, Becky and Anthony: Jerry and I were very saddened to learn of Mr. Igou's passing. Allen was always so very friendly to us when he was visiting Stacie at her house. He and Mary always smiled and waved to us like we were their neighbors. We will miss him and his smile very much. Jerry and I send you our love and prayers. If there is anything that we can do for any of you, please don't hesitate to ask us. Love, Jerry and Sally Retzloff

Shirlee Clark

December 30, 2012

I remember our one and only trip to Texas for a family reunion at your house. So glad I have those memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Shirlee Clark, Missoula, Montana

December 30, 2012

You 're all in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy.Sue Smith

Denice Brewer

December 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Igou was so sweet and always had a smile on his face. He will be truely missed. All our Love, Renate, Denice, Jessica, Jasmine and Jovon.

Ray Carlson

December 30, 2012

Was very sorry to hear about Al. I have lots of good memories of us chasing around , and living together in our single days. I never knew anyone who didn't like Al.

Yolie Freiert

December 30, 2012

Becky my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. My love to you all, Yolie

Pauletta Linaker

December 29, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Your father was a remarkable man and will truly be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

December 29, 2012

Dear Stacie and Anthony,

We are sorry for your loss and pray for God's peace in your hearts in the days ahead.

Kelly, Terry and Tyler Grimmett

Ruthie & Burt Gehrtz

December 29, 2012

Even though we haven't seen Uncle Al in many years, we will always have many fond memories and he will be greatly missed. All of you take care. We love you.

Chris Martinez

December 29, 2012

Our prayers and strength go to all of you at this time. We will remember eating Bill Miller's chicken and swimming in the pool during the summer time. Love - Chris, Tony, Jessica and David Martinez

December 29, 2012

Stacie, my heart goes out to you and your family. You are all in my prayers. Know that I am here if you need someone to talk to, or just need a hug.
Kay

December 29, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. With all my love to you Satcie and your family.
Much Love
Christina Fox

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