JOHN B. ALLARD

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JOHN ALLARD Obituary

JOHN B. ALLARD JULY 1925 ~ MAY 2011 John Allard, 85, of Turlock, passed away at Covenant Village Care Center. He was a lifelong Californian, born in Willows, CA to Howard and Louise Allard. John attended schools in Willows and graduated from Willows High School in 1943. John served in the Army in World War II and received a Purple Heart for his injuries during the Battle of the Bulge.'' After the war John continued his education at Sacramento City College, Sacramento State, and earned his Masters' Degree. In 1950 John married the love of his life, Betty LaRue Brown. She preceded him in death in 2004 after 54 years of marriage. John was an educator: he served as a principal in the Turlock Schools, Superintendant in Denair, Waterford, and Tracy Schools, and as Stanislaus County Supt. of Schools from 1979 to 1991. John was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Turlock, a member of the Turlock Rotary Club, theMasonic Lodge, Republican Party, and the California State Parks Commission. John received the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary. An active naturalist, John served in the State Park System for 15 summers providing campfire programs and nature walks. In fact, he wrote a Field Guide for the Richardson Grove State Park. John loved to teach students and visitors about World War II and about the outdoors. His family has fond memories of their times spent with John in the outdoors, especially fishing. John is survived by his three children: Walter (Nanci) Allard of Turlock, John Jr. (Lisa) Allard of Roseville, CA, and Gayle (Jose) Bolorinos of Madrid, Spain, a sister Elizabeth Barrows of Grants Pass, OR, and 12 grand- children. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. Services for John include Visitation at Allen Mortuary on Saturday, May 14th, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm., and a Memorial Service at First Presbyterian Church, 2619 N Berkeley Ave in Turlock on Sunday, May 15th, 3:00 pm. Memorial contributions in John's name may be considered for the Covenant Village Benevolent Fund or Salvation Army, 893 Lander Avenue, Turlock, CA. Please leave memories at: www.modbee.com/obituaries www.allenmortuary.com ALLEN MORTUARY

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Published by Modesto Bee on May 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN ALLARD

12 Entries

Terri R Rodger

May 16, 2011

What a wonderful man and role model. He always encouraged me in my career and at church. He always had a kind word and his smile lit up the room. He will be missed.

Diane Keesey Borton

May 15, 2011

Walter, Gayle and John - growing up a part of the Allard family was such a priviledge - I was included in so many outtings. Saturday morning waffles, chats around the kitchen table, cutting down Christmas trees in Oakdale, and the delight your mom and dad always expressed when I came by - even after I left Turlock. Wonderful memories of a wonderful family, and a deep regard for John's faith and servant's approach. He is a legacy all of his own. Many deep regards, and prayers for your family as you miss him (and your mom).

Larry Stanton

May 13, 2011

Walt, Gail and John it's been a long since we grew up as neighbors, My prayers are with you. There was always something about your Dad, not that he was always nice and had a great smile. Even though he was an adult I always felt respect when he talked to me, at the time I didn't know what that was but now years later I understand how special that was and what an example he was to so many people.
God Bless.

Courtney Miller

May 13, 2011

Where do I start? Mr. Allard and Mrs. Allard were our neighbors pretty much my whole life... my parents still live next door... I remember going over to there house and selling my goods for fundraisers when I was a kid... they bought from all of us kids on the block,I am certain there house was full of chocolates and tupperware.I remember Mr. and Mrs. Allard bringing us yummy goodies at Christmas that Mrs. Allard made... I remember going over to his house and hanging out listening to him tell me war stories.. I remember him crying when he told me about the letter that got sent home to his mom that he had died in war, an obvious mistake, but his heart broke to remember how much that hurt his mom... He spoke about his mom with such love.. I remember him telling me all the fun things he did growing up in that era.. I loved it.. He was the best story teller... He was a fill in grandpa that lived next door.. quite possibly one of the most selfless, loving men I have ever met.. He sure missed betty, and there love for eachother was for sure an eternal love... The thing that brings joy in the midst of pain, is that He is with betty, He is with Jesus... John heard those words "Well done my good and faithful servant, enter into the JOY of the Lord.." He is in heaven fully restored, his health, his peace, no more being tired, or weary, no more tears, He is in perfection with God. Amen... To say He will be missed by my family is an understatement.

Mary Bavaro

May 12, 2011

Walt, Gayle and John - I am truly saddened by the passing of your father. As his secretary/assistant while he was county superintendent of schools, I found him to be very encouraging, motivating and a good listener. I have the greatest respect for him. He and your mother were very special people and I have the highest regard for them both.
My love and prayers to you all.

Joe Bair

May 12, 2011

John was a fine Christian gentleman. He was the most practical and reasonable principal that I ever taught with when we were at Julien School. My condolences to his fine family.

Tim & Irmie Azevedo

May 11, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Allard family at this time. What a special man your dad was to so many. A life well lived. Hold all the special memories shared with your dad close to your heart.

May 11, 2011

John was such a nice man and always happy to see you and help you. He had a way of making you feel special and that he really cared about you. I will miss my special friend. Susan Quigley, Turlock California

Colleen McCue Perry

May 11, 2011

Mr Allard was such a kind man. He always remembered that I went to school with Walter since Crowell Elementary. He loved his family and was very proud of them. His smile will be missed.

May 11, 2011

I send my sympathy and condolences to the Allard family. I can not express the amount which you have enriched my life. John was a beacon and guide to my career in Arts/Education. Thank you for sharing with me.

Thomas A. Spencer

Marjie Olsson-Blom

May 11, 2011

Walter, Gayle & John Jr. - My thoughts and prayers go out the Allard family during this time. Please know that your father was so very highly regarded by my family.

Alan & Dora Boomer

May 11, 2011

We loved John. He will be missed but his spirit lives on. He typified the greatest generation. Our sympathy and condolences go out to his family.

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