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Kenneth Allen Obituary
"They shall mount up with wings as eagles…" - Isaiah 40:31
Our beloved husband, son, brother, and favorite uncle, USAF 1st Lt. Kenneth Gary Allen, "Kage," took flight to our eternal home on June 15, 2020 when he was tragically killed in a F-15C plane crash in the North Sea off the coast of England. He was serving with the highly skilled eagle drivers of the USAF 493rd Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing.
In everything he did Kage served with all his heart, might, mind, and strength. From his earliest childhood it was his dream to soar with the eagles. Knowing who he wanted to become, he worked for it with amazing courage, sacrifice, and dedication. He was true to the standards he knew to be right; a good man who consistently tried to be his best and cheerfully bring out the best in others. Service to God, family, and country was the top priority in his life. Inscribed in his academy ring is Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and of good courage." Kage's genuine smile, twinkling eyes, quick wit, contagious laugh, ready intelligence, and thoughtful ways will be deeply missed by all.
Kage, son of C. Mark and Deborah Elliott Allen is the seventh of eight children. Born at Edwards AFB, CA, Kage grew up in a military family living at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, Albuquerque, NM, and Perry, UT. During High School he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, served as Box Elder High Student Body President, earned his private pilot license, participated in jazz band, cross country, and soccer, and was selected as Most Outstanding Senior Boy (2011). He attended the United States Air Force Academy where he majored in Aeronautical Engineering, served in cadet leadership, and was on the prestigious flying team. Following his "doolie" year at the Academy, he served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Chile Rancaqua/Santiago South Mission from 2012 to 2014. After college, Kage excelled in pilot training and was chosen to fly the F-15C air superiority fighter.
What really made Kage soar was finding his precious Hannah Hansen of St. George, UT, whom he "loved the mostest," and being married on February 20, 2020 just before he reported in to Lakenheath RAF, England.
Kage is survived by his wife Hannah Hansen Allen, parents Mark & Debbie Allen, grandmother Lauraine C. Allen, siblings; Joseph (Katie) Allen, Jamie (Nick) Ordyna, Chaz (Sara) Allen, Jacob (Jessica) Allen, Chance (Anna) Allen, Christy (Adam) McKell, Stephen M. Allen, and 23 adoring nieces and nephews.
Befitting this patriotic man who flew into this world on Flag Day, we will hold his funeral on July 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Box Elder High School Football Field (380 South 600 West, Brigham City, UT 84302). A viewing will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Russon Brothers Mortuary (1941 North Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025). Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com.
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KJP_SLC
June 25, 2024
Never forget.
Artwork by Jonny Castro Art
Paul & Susan Milne
July 4, 2020
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to your wonderful family. You are and will continue to be in our hearts and prayers. ❤❤❤
Toni Kimes
July 4, 2020
What a love story. So sorry it ended so soon. I supported the F-15 Fighters for 14 of 33 year career at Wright-Patterson AFB OH. I love those jets and their crews. When we loose one it tears us all up. Thanks for your service and glad you got to at least live and die your dream. Prayers for Hannah, the Allen Family, F-15 Family, and his friends.
KJP_SLC
July 3, 2020
He seemed like a really cool guy. The world is a bit brighter because of souls like his.
Christina Smith
July 3, 2020
Sure love your family and send prayers and love your way during this sad time. Please tell Stephen that Christina sends an extra hug.
Hugh Chinnick
July 3, 2020
High Flight
by John Gillespie Magee
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward Ive climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hovring there,
Ive chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air
Up, up the long, delirious burning blue
Ive topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or ever eagle flew
And, while with silent, lifting mind Ive trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
C. Thompson
July 3, 2020
Rest easy Airman...the line is held...your job is done. God bless you for your ultimate sacrifice...
Marla Emerson
July 2, 2020
Kage, you are dearly loved and missed by so many people. I will continue to offer my prayers to you and your family and friends.
"He will raise you up on eagles wings....and hold you in the palm of his hand."
- Marla Sloane Emerson
Gayle Lukow
July 1, 2020
Kage came into our lives in quite a miraculous way at the end of his 3rd year at the Air Force Academy when our son was deciding whether or not to accept the appointment he had just received. When our son returned from his appointee tour he told me about an amazing cadet he met during his visit. At the beginning of the academic year he was thrilled to learn Kage was the squadron commander to which he'd been assigned. As a mother of an Air Force Academy cadet I am forever grateful for the way Kage took our son under his wing that year. Over the last few years it has been enjoyable to watch Kage excel in his Air Force pilot career. Our deepest condolences and sympathy go to his family - especially his beloved Hannah. Kage has left a legacy we will both cherish and honor!
Sherry Southworth
July 1, 2020
Kage has blessed all of our lives with added joy, laughter, kindness, friendship, patriotism and light. We will dearly miss our earthly visits with Kage but take great comfort in knowing he is watching over us all from an even higher elevation. We love you Allen Family. We are going to do our best to make sure Kages legacy lives on in us too.
ken goddard
July 1, 2020
Terrific patriot.
Richard and Tona Ordyna family
June 30, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. As the immediate family of Nick Ordyna, may we extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to you, Hannah, and the entire Allen Family. We love you. We pray for you.
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