Melvin Ronald Allen

MELVIN RONALD ALLEN Melvin Ronald Allen, age 85, of Duchesne, Utah passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the Naples Beehive House from complications of Parkinson's Disease and Diabetes. He was born on April 20, 1940, to Ron and Ruth Rasmussen Allen. He was one of seven children. Mel attended school in Draper. He also played church basketball and graduated high school from Jordan High in Sandy, Utah. He joined the Air National Guard and was sent to San Antonio, Texas. His adventures were many and he was honorably discharged in 1964. In 1959 he married his high school sweetheart, Deanna Doyle, they had 3 sons and 2 daughters and later divorced. Mel loved trucks in any shape or form from a very early age. He was taught a strong work ethic growing up. He worked at Lofgren's Manufacturing, supervising the building of Jet Travel Trailers and making deliveries. Mel and his brother Bob taught themselves how to drive a big truck. Their stories and adventures were plentiful. In January of 1974, they started Allen Bros. Trucking, hauling crude oil. They celebrated 50 years of business in January 2024. They caught on quickly and were never shy about helping others. In 1979 Mel met and married his second sweetheart, Charolette Jones, formerly of Hannah Utah & Lovell, Wyoming. He gained a son and daughter, and they had a son together. He taught her to drive a big rig, continued with bookkeeping, and learned how to dispatch. Mel is survived by his wife Charolette, his children, Lynn Allen, Teresa (Clint) Larsen, Melanie (Travis) Peterson, Bodi (Lona) Allen, Danny (Deanie) Allen, Clay (Melissa) Jones, April Jones, and Cole (Nikki) Allen. Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and his sister Mary Jane (Gene) Beck. Also, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, and all but one of his siblings. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Tabiona City Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Military honors will be presented by the Duchesne American Legion There will be an informal viewing, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt, Utah. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the Naples Beehive House and Canyon Hospice for their care of Mel.