John was born in Greeley, Colorado to Garth and Maggie Allen on the Fourth of July, 1981. Consequently, every year there was a parade and fireworks in his honor. He graduated high school from University High School and attended the University of Northern Colorado.
John was a lifelong sports lover, who enjoyed cheering for the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rockies and UNC Bears; and also coaching kids’ baseball—teaching them not only fundamental skills but a true love for the game. He loved fishing, golfing, a good game of cards, and cherished his time with buddies, family, and his favorite four-legged friend Cooper.
He is survived by his wife Heather (Patterson) Allen; mother, Maggie Allen; brother, Garth Tom (Jessica) Allen and sister, Amanda (Mike) Cook; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rick and Sandy Patterson; sister-in-law, Christiana (Markus) Malessa; nieces and nephews, Perry and Jack Cook and Sebastian and Savannah Malessa. John was preceded in death by his father, Garth Allen.
John was friendly, fun, and always up for a good time and a good joke. The smile on his face and laughter in his voice will forever be missed.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 4:30 pm at Allnutt Funeral Service, Macy Chapel, 6521 West 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80634. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings, there is limited capacity so the service may also be viewed via livestream.
Memorial contributions can be made to either Friends of Baseball or A Woman’s Place (where John’s wife Heather serves on the board), both in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, Macy Chapel, 6521 W. 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80634.
