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Ames F. Allen "Doc" Dvm
1942 - 2019
Ames F. Allen "Doc" Dvm
1942 - 2019
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1942
DIED
2019
Ames Dvm Obituary
1942 - 2019
Ames F. "Doc" Allen, DVM, age 76, of Plain City, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 26, 2019 at his residence after a brief illness. Born June 6, 1942 in Salem, Ohio. Graduate of the Ohio State Veterinary College in 1968 and Mt. Union College in 1963. Started work at Ohio State Veterinary Clinic and then went to Orville, Ohio for his first practice. Since 1973 he has been the owner of the Pleasant Valley Veterinary Hospital in Plain City and Allen Time Farms, LLC. Member of the American Veterinary Medicine Association and Ohio Veterinary Medicine Association. Former Director and past President of the Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America. Member of the Eastern States Draft Horse Sales, Ohio Belgian Breeders Association. Preceded in death by his parents Alton D. and Mary E. (Iler) Allen, wife of 50 years Shirley A. (Berry) Allen, whom he married June 16, 1967 and she passed away February 14, 2018. Survived by his sons, Jon Allen and Brian (Kimberly) Allen; grandchildren, Jacob Ames Allen, Joseph Randall Allen, Eveline Anne Allen, Wilson Fortner Allen; sisters, Sally (Paul) Olexia and Patricia (George) Dustman. The family will receive friends 4-6 PM Friday at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 202 E. Main Street, (St. Rt. 161W), Plain City, where the funeral will be held immediately following at 6 PM, March 1, 2019. Graveside service 10:30 AM Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Byhalia Cemetery, Byhalia, Ohio.
19 Entries
May 20, 2019
I will miss him so much he took care of all my dogs and cats for 30 years .Aunita Fox Grove City .
Grace
March 7, 2019
Doc Allen was one of a kind which is why he will be so missed for his trusted expertise, honesty, and heart for animals. I had the privilege of knowing him and bringing my dogs to him for many years. He even took one of my puppies and loved her so. I recently had to go to him for my beloved pet and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God orchestrated that time for Doc Allen to be there for me and my beloved pet. At that time, I didn't know about his wife's passing, but when he told me, I told him that he would see her again. He replied, 'I sure hope so.' I believe that he has not only been reunited with Shirley, but has seen the King of kings and Lord and lords and that ALL of the animals that he has touched are surrounding him even now. Prayers of surpassing peace and eternal hope for his family and all who knew him here on this earth. It makes Heaven all that more sweeter.
Bonnie Bates
March 4, 2019
Sincere sympathy to Dr. Allen's family from his colleagues and friends at Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.
Barby Roberts
March 3, 2019
He will be so missed. He was a real life Dr Doolittle. My condolences to his family and his staff.
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Georgette and Steve Stanley and family
March 1, 2019
I was so surprised to hear of Doc's passing. He and Shirley were very dear to us. He was our vet for over 27 years. I will miss staying after the office closed to joke and laugh with them both. I know he missed his wife so much. He was always there when we needed him and could make us laugh when we thought we could not. He has treated pets for my whole family. We thought there was no one like him. We will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn and Gary Gibeaut
February 28, 2019
So very sorry to hear of Dr. Allen's passing. He took care of our pets over the years and was so supportive when the time to let go came too. May you find comfort that he helped many people and pets and had a well lived life.
February 28, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear that Dr. Allen passed away. He took care of our dogs and cats over the years.
He will will really be missed by my family.
The Weisheimer's - Hilliard area
Ben Yost
February 28, 2019
He was a very patient man. He would always have an extra syringe for us as kids. He would also let us wash his boots with the brush and bucket. The very first check I wrote was to Dr Allen for $21 for medicine for my pigs. Fond memories of a great man and a great veterinarian. -Ben Yost
Marcia M Kaiser & Family
February 27, 2019
Doc Allen will be dearly missed by many. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family.
Tracy Schnees-Turner
February 27, 2019
So sorry for the loss of your dad. I e known Doc for as long as I can remember. As a kid I would accompany all of family members when they would take an animal to Doc and continued to bring my animals. I will miss him.
The Schnees family
Lisa Miller-Harden
February 27, 2019
Words cannot accurately express how much I will miss Doc. Over the past 41 years we have indeed been through a lot! His wit, humor and matter of fact advice got me through so many hurdles. I'm going to miss walking into his office and hearing him say "Did you break your Wiener again?" To the man, the myth, the legend.....Rest In Peace.
Steven Young
February 27, 2019
To the Allen Family sorry for your loss,
Doc Allen was a Very Funny and Great Person.
I will miss him also.
Dawn Wallace
February 27, 2019
I am going to miss Dr. Allen, just as I miss Shirley.He took care of all of my pets for the past 27 years.
Sincerely,
Dawn Wallace
February 27, 2019
Sending our condolences. Doc Allen was the best! I have known him since I was a child of about eight.(I am 52) He was so good at his job! Will be missed terribly! Sincerely the Tripps.
February 27, 2019
Great guy. Great vet.Took all my dogs and cats to him.
Tara Bober
February 26, 2019
Sending hugs and love from the Bober family. We are all so sorry for your loss. Dr. Allen took such good care of Razzle and Roscoe. They sure will miss him. He was always so good to all of us, including our late Rigby.
All Our Love,
The Bober Family
Clell & Pearl Sommers
February 26, 2019
Clell & Pearl Sommers wish to send sincere condolences for the loss of your Dad.
We enjoyed having him as our vet for our many animals.
Isn't it wonderful to know that if our hearts are right, we'll see your Mom and Dad again.
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