PITTSBURG- Gary M. Allen, 78, of Pittsburg, passed away at 5:53 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born August 11, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Melvin W. and Phyllis Josephine (Pinsart) Allen. He attended Lincoln Elementary, Roosevelt Jr. High School, and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1959. He graduated from Kansas State Teacher's College (now Pittsburg State University) with a BSBA before graduating from MIT Sloan School of Management with his Master's Degree in Business.
Mr. Allen served in the United States Army from 1962 until being honorably discharged in 1968.
Gary and Terri were high school sweethearts, their careers and families took them in different directions until God reunited their paths and on August 21, 1982, they were united in marriage in Atlanta, Georgia. She survives at the family home.
Mr. Allen worked for the Boeing Company for 34 years, retiring in 1997 as the Vice President of Information Systems. He led the team in the development and production of the first airplane completely designed on a computer, The Boeing 777.
Membership was held in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where he served on the Finance Council. He also served on the Alumni Board at Pittsburg State University. Gary received the Meritorious Achievement Award from Pittsburg State University as well as an Award from Boeing for his service on the NASA Saturn Program.
In addition to his wife, Terri Allen, he is survived by six children: Jeffrey Allen, Sydney Frangenberg and her husband, Philip, Matthew Allen and his wife, Rachel, Keleigh Crites, Kevin Bushnell, and Jessica Clutter and her husband, Rick; eight grandchildren: Sarah Frangenberg, Sophi Frangenberg, Caden Allen, Zoey Allen, Zach Monk and his wife, Renee, Sarah Sloman and fiancé, Dominic Lamatice, Jayden Allen, and Ellie Clutter; and three great-grandchildren, Zoey Monk, Dahlia Sloman and Wylder Lamatice; and a sister, Carol Gorenc.
He was preceded in death by parents, and a brother, Stephen Allen
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 10, 2020, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Jerome Spexarth as celebrant. A parish rosary will be prayed at 9:30 AM, Friday, July 10, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to Harry Hynes Hospice. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. The service will be live streamed on our website (brennermortuary.com) through Mr. Allen's obituary. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

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Published by Morning Sun on Jul. 7, 2020.

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Donal Crotty

March 1, 2023

Only now learning of Gary's death in 2020. Was very sad to hear that he has left us. He, Terri and family had a major impact on my life when I was working for Boeing in the late 1980's in Cork Ireland and he was VP of Boeing Computer Services at a key time for the company when we were implementing a new system to enable 100% digital design, outcome being 777. For me what I remember from work was his enthusiasm, positive outlook and his active engagement as a boss in work, irrelevant of how far down the hierarchy you were, he took time to listen, always challenging and yet supportive. And from a personal side, his welcoming me to his family and sharing wonderful times in Seattle and most so the amazing weekends and time out in Whidby Island. I so remember those times shared with he, Terri and Jessica, whether on the boat on Saturday, Mass on a Sunday morning and lunch out after or sitting around on the couches chatting away sharing time in the best of ways. Was very glad that on one of his trips to Ireland I was able to return the favour and bring him around Ireland. Highlight I believe for him was in Kilkenny where my uncle was Mayor at the time. Gary got to both wear the chain of office and to read and touch the charter document where Kilkenny was pronounced as a city in 1609. Many special times shared with a beautiful man. Thank you Gary and Terri and Jessica. May you rest in peace with the angels Gary.

Roy L. Perdue

July 11, 2020

Gary was a big part of life and always will be. All he left was good memories and put a big smile in ours hearts. God might of needed him for some math problem....God bless his family

Warren Kime

July 9, 2020

Gary (and family), so sorry to hear of your passing. I know your family will miss you. Sorry I didn't keep in closer contact with you through the years. I know you are in a much better place now. Had it not been for you I would never had met my wife Carolyn (of 54 years today). Lots of fond memories. You are the only one I know who could drive us from Wichita to Pittsburg in 2 hours (on the old original highway)! My love and prayers to your family.

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