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Heather Allen Obituary
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Air Force Honor Team and the United Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with a scripture vigil service at 7. Curran Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
Ms. Allen was born May 21, 1980, at Grand Island to James H. and Donna J. (Dugan) Allen.
Survivors of the immediate family include her parents, Jim & Donna Allen of Grand Island; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Nikki and Jason DeBoer of Manhattan, Kan., and Savannah Allen of Lincoln; a brother, Riley Allen of Kearney.
Additional survivors include a grandmother, Betty Allen of Grand Island; niece and nephew, Brenna and Conner DeBoer of Manhattan, Kan.
Heather grew up in Grand Island, graduating from Grand Island Sr. High School in 1998. She entered the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 28, 1998, at Omaha. She served at Offutt AFB, Omaha, Osan AFB, Korea, Milden Hall AFB, UK, and Holloman AFB, New Mexico, as a unit security specialist. She was honorably discharged on Sept. 8, 2008. She returned to Grand Island and began working at St. Francis Medical Center as a dietary specialist. She was a student at Central Community College-GI campus studying medical coding.
She enjoyed being with her family, dancing, music, watching movies and playing games, cards, reading, horses and her dogs. She was an avid Husker fan.
She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, James and Rose Marie Dugan and Howard Allen.
Memorials are suggested to the family's choice and a fund is being established in Heather's name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Heather Allen
January 9, 2010
Our sincere sympathy at the loss of your daughter,Heather. in Prayer and Sympathy. Jerry Pat & Sherry Smith
January 5, 2010
Jim and Donna and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss of your daughter, Heather. May God give you the strength to help you through each day to come.
Sincerely, Marlin and Kelly Scott and Family
January 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you greive the loss of Heather.
May God give you His strength and comfort.
Bob & Jeanette Nordhues & family
Lonny Hansen
January 2, 2010
We send prayers and our deepest sympathies to your family.
December 26, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss, I am praying for your family.
GOD BLESS YOU
Trish Kipers
December 26, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss, I am praying for your family.
GOD BLESS YOU
Billie Rodabaugh
December 25, 2009
Dear Allen Family, I am so sorry that such tragedy has entered your lives. Heather will be missed by many! You are in our family's thoughts.
December 25, 2009
Dear Allen Family:
I was saddened to read of the untimely death of your dear Heather. It is hard to accept when these things happen, but time brings us to understand that God has a plan.
Nikki, I recall when we worked together at St. Francis and Heather was coming home on leave. I think you walked on air for days before she got home, and I know that you loved your sister so much. My heart goes out to you as I, too, buried a sister I loved, and they take a part of us with them when they leave this world.
Know that I am praying for you, and asking God to give you the faith and strength to come to understand that Heather will always be with you in the great memories you have. Though she had a short time on earth, she left you with many precious moments that no one can take from you. God Bless
Bonnie Agress - Ord, NE
James Allen
December 25, 2009
Thank you to everyone that posted well wishes, sympathy, and condolences to our family. We appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and support during our time of grief. The attendance of her service and outpouring of support is comforting during such a tragic time. Love, Jim, Donna, Savannah, Riley Allen, Jason, Nikki, Brenna, and Conner DeBoer
MJ and Zach Schroder
December 23, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
December 23, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Denise(Beaty)Weekley
December 23, 2009
We are praying for you and your family. You are all in our thoughts on a daily basis. We pray God wraps his loving arms around you.
Love the Mertens - Torri, Luke and Emily
December 23, 2009
We are home & toasting Heather with a glass of wine. I know she helped get us home safely. I will think of her now each time I enjoy a glass. She will be watching over all of us now, what an angel she is. Love ya, The Petersons
Michelle Salpas
December 23, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jackie (Beck)Hinrichs
December 23, 2009
May her memories warm your hearts. With Gods comfort, may you be able to get through this tragedy.
Tamie Duncan
December 23, 2009
Dear Jim ,Donna and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss, it has been alot of years, Donna and I use to play softball together, always remember the kids being there.Just know that there are alot of people praying for you and loving you and keeping you in their thoughts. Sincerely.
December 23, 2009
Jimmy, Donna and family, We are very sorry to hear about Heather. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. May God comfort you in this time of your tragic loss.
Benny and Mary Congrove
Deb Hopkins
December 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maureen Dugan Handley
December 23, 2009
The thoughts and prayers of your Dugan family relatives in the Chicago area are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Justin, Rachel & Micah (Pritchard) Dembowski
December 23, 2009
Jim, Donna & Family,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
December 23, 2009
Jim, Donna, Nikki, Savannah, Riley & Aunt Betty,
Our heartfelt sympathy on the traggic loss of your precious, Heather.Sorry that we cannot be with you at this time. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. May God hold you close and comfort you. Mark & Sharon Carraher & Family
December 23, 2009
Allen family, we are praying for you and your family Doug,Vicky,Blake,and Haley Westerby
Mike & Jean Trausch and family
December 23, 2009
Our sympathies to all the Allen family. We're certain Heather is in God's gentle hands receiving his tender loving mercy in Heaven for all eternity among the communion of saints and choirs of angels. May the peace of the Holy Spirit comfort you all.
Lawrence Obrist
December 22, 2009
Jim, Donna & Family:
Our hearts and prayers go out to you on this tragic loss of Heather way before her time. Can only imagine the grief you must be going through mixed with eternal gratitude & survival guilt at the rest of your coming through it all.
She will be missed much her many friends and cousins. I was able to see her last at the Barry-Smith Reunion 9/5/09 and have a few pix to remember her by.
She is to be commended for her service to her country in the Air Force time, which obviously enabled her travel and chance to build her confidence by the important work she did.
Continued prayers and remembrance for you and her sisters and brother in the months ahead,
Larry & Lori Obrist
Douglas McManus
December 22, 2009
Jim,Donna,Nikki&Family,Savannah,and Riley. Sorry to hear of your loss. Heather, We wish we could see you many more times Come walking through that door, But we know that is impossible We will hear your voice no more, We know you can feel our tears, And you don't want us to cry, Yet are hearts are broken, Because we can't understand why Someone so loved had to die, We pray that god will give us strength And some how get us through, As we struggle with this heartache, That was caused by losing you. Our deepest sympathy,With thoughts and prayers, from, Charlie and Rose McManus&family, Mitch and Chasity Wagner&Family, Walker McManus
Jeff and Julie Carraher & family
December 22, 2009
Our sympathy to you and your families, My God give you the strength and courage to get through these very difficult times. God Bless you all.
Audra Kelly
December 22, 2009
I went to GISH with Heather. Its so tragic to lose someone so young with such potential. I remember her as a sweet and quiet classmate. She will be missed. Our sympathies to her family.
Brian and Deb McDowell
December 22, 2009
Dear Allen Family,
Our deepest sympathy is with you at this most difficult time.
We remember meeting Heather at one of Savannah's GISH basketball games. She had just re-enlisted and was heading soon to Korea. She was excited about extending her enlistment. She really inspired us because we had a son at AF basic training at the time. No doubt you are very proud of her too.
Our hearts go out to you all.
Brian, Deb and Amanda McDowell
Lesha Chitty
December 22, 2009
So sorry to hear about Heather. I will cherish all the memories we shared growing up together. She will be so dearly missed.
Lori Walz
December 22, 2009
Jim, Donna & family,
Know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow, Heather will be greatly missed but know she will be watching over you and protecting you.
May God Bless You and Keep You Safe!!!
Lori Walz, Grand Island, NE
Levi & Marie Walz & family, Ft. Riley, KS
Lyle & Jane Stovall
December 22, 2009
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort.
With deepest sympathy,
December 22, 2009
Jim, Donna & family:
You are in our hearts & prayers.
May God bless your all.
Tim & Renee Wood family
Ronnette Schneider
December 22, 2009
Donna, Jim, and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember her when she was little and how cute she was. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love for you and yours help you through this sad time.
Mark, Linda, Stacia, and Jessica Marisch
December 22, 2009
Our Deepest Sympathy to your family. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time of tremendous grief.
December 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time of your life. God Bless you all.
Tom & Roni Peterson Goddard, Ks.
Kim Hoffa
December 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Heather was an amazing person and will be missed by many.
The "Soto's" Jesse,Marilyn,Nate,Jordan,Bryan.
December 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 22, 2009
Allens,
It seems God presents families with times like these because he knows we are strong enough to make it through them. Hold Heathers memories close to your heart and know that we are here for you. We love you all.
Annemarie & Jamie O'Connor
Todd & JoDee (Jensen) Hubbard
December 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May God Bless you.
Gunther and Kelli
December 22, 2009
Allens,
So sorry to hear about Heather. Our toughts and prayers are with your family.
December 22, 2009
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. Jeri (Kolar) Pedersen
December 22, 2009
Allen's
We are so sorry for your loss.
God Bless You All,
The Clement Family
Zach Goodrich
December 22, 2009
Jim, Donna, and family
Sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
debbie washington -morgan
December 22, 2009
deepest sympathys
and prayers
December 22, 2009
Jim, Donna and Family My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Susan
Randy and Shelley Mayfield and family
December 22, 2009
No words can express the sadness we felt when we heard about your loss. Hold all of your memories of Heather close to your heart and know that she will be missed but never forgotten.
Teri Peterson
December 21, 2009
I was so saddened to hear of your loss of Heather. I have great memories of Heather when we were both at Aunt Jeans. She was a wonderful person in every way!! God Bless you all please cherish your memories.
Jason Whalen
December 21, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of this tragic accident. Please know that we are praying for you all. Only the Lord knows why these things occur. We can only have hope and faith that one day we will be reunited with our Lord and our loved ones! Our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Poppen
December 21, 2009
Donna and Jim,
Our heart goes out to you and your family. We pray you find comfort knowing Heather is with Our Lord in Heaven. Jennifer, Jonathan, & Karla (Stevens)
Carrie Cameron
December 21, 2009
Donna, Jim, Nikki, Savannah, and Riley.
I can't express my sorrow for your loss. Bless you all.
Makala sanchez
December 21, 2009
Hey sorry to here bout the lost of ur love one. She will be remembered n she will be missed.She is in a better place.
Charlene Brisbin
December 21, 2009
We are thinking of Heathers family at this difficult time. Please know that your family is special to ours. We share some very nice memories, and Heather is included in them.
Charlene Brisbin
December 21, 2009
We are thinking of Heathers family at this difficult time. Please know that your family is special to ours. We share some very nice memories, and Heather is included in them.
Clint and Charlene Brisbin
Don & Judy Shuda
December 21, 2009
Donna, Jim and Family
Our entire family is saddened by the loss of Heather. We will cherish the
past memories of the 4-H years our families shared together. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.
Gary & Veda Fredrick
December 21, 2009
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at the time of this loss.
We are praying for your comfort in knowing she is with our Savior now.
Thomas & Kari Smith
December 21, 2009
So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. God Bless you all.
Tommy, Kari, Summer, Shelby, Rob, and Luke, and families.
December 21, 2009
Allens:
Many,many tears are being shed over a young lady so vibrant, so full of life. An incredible loss....
Please, take care of yourselves, at this most trying time.
Bob, Jack, Maggie & John.
December 21, 2009
Donna, Jim and family
Marty and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. There are no words that can take that pain away, but please know that your in our prayers. Riley know that Andrew is thinking of you right now also.
Michelle Fitzke
The Bolans
December 21, 2009
We are truly saddened by this unfortunate tragedy. Our deepest condolences are wished to the Allen family. Our family loves you and cares for you. You're in our prayers.
Soni, Lyle Cochran, Rachel Ericksen and Jessica Parker
December 21, 2009
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of Heather.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers.
The Bolans
December 21, 2009
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Allen family. Our family loves you and cares for you. You are all in our prayers.
Marlin, Rhonda, Matt & Megan Joy
December 21, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We pray you will find comfort in your memories.
Craig and Catherine Oakley & Family
December 21, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
December 21, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Your in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We pray many happy memories comfort you during this sad time. God Bless you all.
Tim and Barb McIntyre family
Arvilla HIeb
December 21, 2009
To the Family, may you have each other and countless friends to help you through this trying time. My prayers are with all of you.
Arvilla Hieb
Leo, Gina and Jalee Haggerty
December 21, 2009
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Heather. It is the hardest at this time of year with the death of a loved one, but know that we are all of thinking of you during this time. Heather was a special young woman and made a lasting impact on everyone she met in the short time that she had here. God Bless you all at this time.
Karen Kirkpatrick
December 21, 2009
We were so very sorry to hear about Heather. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen,Kerrie & Valerie
December 21, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
The Hoffas
Lori Labenz
December 21, 2009
So very tragic! Heather is now an Angel looking down upon you! Hold onto your memories!
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
December 21, 2009
Heather is among God's angels. We love you and will miss you.
~Tyler and Kim Dugan & family
Randy Carraher
December 21, 2009
You have my condolences, my best wishes for you in these trying times
Bill and Kathy (Hinkle) Carlin
December 20, 2009
Our sympathy to you and your families on the death of Heather. No words can comfort you at this time, but please know your family and friends are here for you.
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