Allen was born on November 2, 1940 in Marion, Kansas to Irene O. Berschauer and later spent his childhood in Pratt, Kansas. He received a birth injury that would forever destine him to be a special person.
Allen was loved by all those that he came in contact with. Allen's life was active when he could but always happy and content. He was loved by many family, friends and caregivers.
Allen will join his mother in heaven, who loved the Lord with all her being.
Allen was a Grand Junction resident for the past ten years moving from the Glennwood Springs and Carbondale area. He loved animals, especially horses and dogs.
Allen leaves behind his brother, Gary (Tammy) Berschauer of Whitewater, Colorado, nephews, Joel Berschauer and family and Stein Berschauer. Other survivors include Roberta Lawrence, Carl Gray and family, Ondrea Pettis and family, and numerous other family members in Kansas.
Private family services will be held at a later date.