K. Annette (Yegge) Allen

Katherine "Annette" Allen (Yegge) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 6, 2022, after a long illness, at the age of 61. Annette was born to Delores and Frank Yegge in Upland, California, on Dec. 19, 1960 and resided in Fontana, California until 1975. In 1975, she moved with family to Sutherlin, Oregon.

Upon graduation from Sutherlin High School in 1979, Annette moved to Ashland until 1988. Annette worked and lived in Eugene for many years starting in 1988. In Oct. of 1989 she married the love of her life, Zach Allen. They have two wonderful children, Zed and Carly. Annette later resided in Seal Rock, Oregon. Annette enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping, cooking, travelling, watching sports, and playing city league softball and volleyball.

Annette is survived by her husband Zach, son Zed, daughter Carly, mother Delores Yegge, brothers John Yegge and Mark Yegge... plus many caring family members and others whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her father Frank and brother Paul.

The Allen family would love to have you join them for a celebration of her life to be held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dye House at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem, Oregon. All friends, former co-workers, and family members are welcome to attend, and remember Annette and share loving stories!

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to two of Annette's favorite charities... Holt International Children's Services and Nature Conservancy.