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Born August 12, 1919, in Cleveland, OH and raised in Louisville, KY, Nathan was a decorated three-war veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam. At the time of his passing, he was among the oldest three-war veterans on record. His last duty post was Fort Richardson, AK where he retired in 1971 after 27 years of active service as a firefighter and Fire Chief. He had a second career in Civil Service before retiring in 1985 to spend more time with his family and to better enjoy the Alaska that he loved.
Nathan was known for his passion for music having curated a collection of songs and albums that numbered in the thousands, spanning more than eight decades and encompassing all genres. Nathan was also the family historian and genealogist. He enjoyed new technology and the legacy he left includes a digital record of his family in multiple media including print, audio files, photos, film, and video.
In addition to his parents, Nathan was predeceased by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 71 years, Mary V. Allen. Left behind to cherish his memory are his children, Twanna Rogers and her husband Tim of Palos Verdes, CA, Katina Stewman of Anchorage, Nathalia Chevalier and her husband Paul of Sacramento, CA, Ragina Brown and her husband A.B. of Anchorage, Shin Do-Han Allen and his wife Gloria of Springfield, MA, Oh-Gina Allen of Costa Rica, Mary Crowe of Pueblo, CO, and James Allen and his wife Gigi of Surprise, AZ. He also leaves his brother Marshall Allen, of Philadelphia, PA and his sister Mamie Rose Mayfield of Chicago, IL as well as 18 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed.
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Rose Hamilton
November 2, 2024
Listening to music on fabulous equipment.
Carla Bailey and Michael Duncan
November 14, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Nathan's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and we will miss him. Peace and condolences to Nathalia, Paul and family.
Ro & Hank Greenfield (Chico) too
November 13, 2022
We are so sorry to hear about Nathan's passing. He was a remarkable man who served our country & set a great example for his family. We will miss seeing him sitting on the porch & sharing his great smile. Our love to all of you, you can be proud of yourselves for the loving care you gave him, especially towards the end of his life.
Rheta and Rick Litman
November 13, 2022
Our sincere condolences to a wonderful family. A shining example of a life well lived.
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David & Shirley Chevalier
November 12, 2022
Prayers and condolences for all the family. May he rest in peace.
Schorré Chevalier Oldham
November 11, 2022
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November 11, 2022
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Schorré Chevalier Oldham
November 11, 2022
My grandfather was a three war veteran.
I don´t remember him as a war veteran, although military order was very much a part of his life. I remember him as Granddaddy, the man who worked two jobs after he retired from the Army, and who was up on the latest in all things tech from cameras to music equipment to smartphones and tablets. I remember him surrounded by said technology in his man cave before that was what they were called.
I was blessed to spend 49 years with my grandfather. He left us a legacy of longevity. Believe me, I took notes. The most important thing in life is your relationship with people.
My grandfather never looked 103 until his final hours. I thank my parents for that. They took care of him.
This Veterans Day, I remember my grandfather, who died on November 2, and honor my parents, also veterans who served in the Army.
Thank you all for your service.
1) Granddaddy´s signature cap. He never went outside without it.
2) His hand in transition. It´s the only time my grandfather looked his age.
3) Granddaddy & me in late September, our last photo together.
Nathalia Chevalier
November 8, 2022
THANKS DADDY FOR THE POWER OF MUSIC
Daughter #3
Martha Martell
November 8, 2022
The first time I met Mr. Allen. I was impressed on how he was concentrated in transferring family pictures, music, from old technology to a new format. To display throughout the house on different flat screens. At this time he was 89 years old. Later I noticed that nothing made Mr. Allen upset instead he laugh all the time. Born in 1919 as an African American man, he was the first African American to become a firefighter and later Fire Chief. This is only on small sample of life hurtles he had to over come. I loved listening to his life stories. Mr. Allen loved lima beans with corn bread. I do too. We often shared a plate
that I would bring.I will missed him dearly. He showed how me how to grow old with dignity and how to important it is to take care of one self, stay busy and be happy. My thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
Henry and Ginger Eisenbeisz
November 8, 2022
So sorry for your loss Natalia, Paul and family. He would always say hi when I saw him when I walked. He will be missed.
Thomas & Teresa Newton
November 8, 2022
Cecelia A Glaser
November 7, 2022
I´ll always cherish my memory of walking by Nathan´s house and waving to him with a "Hi Nathan!" as he sat on the porch and watched the neighbors go by. Such a good man.
Jo Barker
November 7, 2022
I´m so sorry for your loss, Paul, Natalia and family
Steve and Julia Werner
November 7, 2022
Julia and I will miss Nathan a great deal. We are thinking of Nathalia, Paul and the Family.
Charlene & Ralph DiCarlo
November 7, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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