Allan Benjamin Rest

Allan Benjamin Rest passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving night, November 27, 2014, which fit his life because he was such a blessing to his family and friends. Allan was born on July 28th, 1922 to the late David and Ida Rest. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois, attended Lane Tech High School and the University of Illinois. Allan served in the US Navy Seabees in the Pacific until the end of World War II. Allan was extremely proud to be part of the "Greatest Generation." After returning from the war, Allan took over and led the third generation family plumbing contractor business for the next forty-five years. Upon "retirement" and moving to Houston, Allan went to work in the plumbing department of the Pin Oak Home Depot Store and worked there for almost twenty years until his actual retirement at the age of 85. It was at Home Depot, where customers would stand in line just to be helped by "Mr. Allan", that he inspired and became a role model to so many of his co-workers.

Allan's greatest joys were his family and friends. In 1943, Allan married his childhood sweetheart, Lois Bloomfield, and for 64 years raised their family in Glencoe, Illinois and Houston, Texas.

Allan is predeceased by his beloved wife, Lois and his parents. He is survived by his adoring children, Susan and Walter Pye, Ruth-Ann and Neil Sivers all of Houston and Barbara and Ted Rouse of Winnetka, Illinois. He is also survived by his cherished and devoted grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as "Papa", Emily, Sarah, Emma, Isabel and Walter III (Cristina) Pye, Jennifer (Adam) Cox, Cris (Elisa) Pye and his great grandson, Rhys Benjamin. Allan is also survived by his nephew Michael (Marcie) Feinberg and niece Roberta (Merritt Deeter) Klein and many other special family members and dear friends. The family would like to thank the two people who lovingly cared for Allan for the last seven years, Carol Latigue and Lucien Kuykendall. Allan loved them very much, and the family is eternally grateful.

Private graveside services will be conducted Monday, December 1, 2014, at Beth Israel Cemetery, Rabbi David Lyon officiating at 12:30 PM. A celebration of Allan's life will be held at his children Susan and Walter Pye's home on December 28th at 11:00 AM and all who loved and cherished Allan's memory are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2425 Fountainview #280, Houston, Texas 77057 or a charity of your choice.