

Allen spent his childhood on his grandparents farm in Mesick, Michigan. He attended Mesick public schools and Central High School in Grand Rapids. He held many jobs throughout his life, but most recently he worked security at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean war. He married his first wife, Marjorie, and took on her son, Clifford, as well. Later the couple welcomed children, David, Julie, and Lori. After the couple separated, Allen met his second wife, Jean and the couple spend several years together until her passing in 2012. He enjoyed going to estate sales, selling at the flea market, and shopping for used cars. He was never one to shy away from heckling for a great deal. Allen liked to travel and spent a few years in Florida. He liked to go to the racetrack and do crossword puzzles. Allen will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Allen was preceded in death by: wives, Marjorie Hoag, and Jean Beugnot; parents, Frank and Nellie Beugnot; son, Clifford Gibson; and brother, Frances Beugnot Jr.
Allen is survived by: children, David (Barbara) Beugnot, Julie Beugnot, and Lori Beugnot; grandchildren, Gary Britton, Mackenzie Beugnot, David (Pamela) Beugnot Jr., Jamie (Joe) Homrich, and Amber (Jamie) Wagenaar; great grandchildren, Robbert Beugnot, Stacy Beugnot, David Allen Beugnot, Austan Frye, Aundre Frye, Cassidy Homrich, Jessica Wagenaar, and Bethany Wagenaar.
In accordance with Allen's wishes, cremation will take place and a burial with military honors will take place on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:00pm at Rosedale Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bus Ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1000 Aberdeen St NE. Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
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