Donald R. Allen

Donald R. Allen, 77, of Peyton, Col. and formerly of Garards Fort, Pa., died on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Terrace Gardens Health Care Center, Colorado Springs, Col. He was born March 3, 1934 in LaFollette, Tenn., a son of the late Howard Harry and Lottie Belle (Pierce) Allen, Sr. Mr. Allen was a 1953 graduate of Mapletown High School and was a carpenter by trade. He also worked as an outfitter and hunting guide in Colorado. Mr. Allen enjoyed his dogs and hunting. His wife, Joan (Fox) Allen, whom he married on December 31, 1971 and was the "love of his life", died October 3, 1994. Surviving are a son, Barry Keith and his children of Ohio; a sister, Margaret "Peggy" Fox of Greensboro, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Shirley Allen of Carmichaels, Pa. and special friends, Sue and Jerry Powell of Fountain, Col. Deceased are a brother, Howard Harry Allen, Jr. and a sister, Barbara Lee Allen. Family and friends are welcome from 5 to 7 P.M. on Monday, October 31, 2011 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. The funeral service will follow the visitation on Monday at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Frank Vucic officiating. Private interment will follow on Tuesday at Garards Fort Cemetery, Garards Fort, Pa.