Fay Albert Allen, 87 years old of San Bernardino, California, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Reche Canyon Convalescent Hospital in Colton. He was born on March 5, 1927 in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Walter and Jeanette Allen. He is preceded in death by his wife, C. Anita Allen, parents, Walter and Jeanette Allen, sisters, Vivian M. Bonham, Beatrice E. Watson and brother, Ward L. Allen. He is survived by daughter, Carol Blanton (Frank), son, James Johns, sister, Marguerite Botsford (Thomas) and many nieces and nephews.
Fay worked as a surveyor for the State of California for over 35 years. He was regarded as an expert at solving problems for highway and bridge construction. Fay also shared his talent as an outstanding guitarist at preschool events.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 9 a.m., and Funeral service at 10 a.m., both at Montecito Valley View Chapel, 3520 E. Washington St., Colton, California, followed by burial.