Allan spent 25 years in the U.S. Marines and was stationed in many different places, Okinawa, Vietnam, Hawaii, Camp Pendleton, and finally returning to Memphis with his wife Ann. After his retirement Allan spent many years working at AutoNation Honda Dealership. Allan had a love for dogs and had several throughout the years. Allan leaves a brother Jim in Bagley, MN, sister Marlene in Lisbon, ND and a sister Gloria in Fargo, ND and nieces and nephews and his precious fur baby Abby.