OBITUARY
Stephen Craig Allen
February 23, 1954 – October 25, 2011
Stephen Craig Allen, 57, passed away October 25, 2011. Born in Portsmouth, VA, he had been a resident of Florida for the past 53 years. Steve was employed as a nurse practitioner and more recently taught as Assistant Professor at the Chamberlin College of Nursing. He leaves a loving family to cherish his memory including his mother, Nana Allen; a daughter, Stephanie Allen Bellows (James); 2 brothers, Ken and Kevin Allen (Sharon); 2 sisters, Rebecca Allen and Gina Kevern; nieces and nephews, Gabriella Devia-Allen, Logan Devia, Paige Allen, Ryan Kevern and Scott Kevern.
A memorial service in celebration of Stephen’s life will be held Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at 10:00 AM, at the Town and Country Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to: Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, 32205, 904-781-9262, www.townandcountryfuneralhome.com.
REMEMBERING
Stephen Craig Allen
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RECEIVE UPDATESOctober 22, 2012
I can't believe you have been gone a year. I didn't think the world would go on without you in it. I know it will never be the same place again. I miss you and love you. I will see you again someday.
Kellie Fortner
October 21, 2012
Miss you, Steve. Your friend always, Kellie.
December 23, 2011
Ken, thanks for contacting me today. I was totally shocked to hear about Steve. As I told you, he was like my adopted son and I his 2nd Mother. He came to SWD where I worked and then we worked together for many years. He always kept in touch with me thru the years, never missing one. And would often call me to keep me updated. I offer my prayers to his family and daughter. Stephany and my Grandson,Ryan, were the same age and Steve and I would ofter compare notes. Doris Elliston, Tampa, Fl.
Angel Flores Prescott
November 30, 2011
What a GREAT person. He will be missed. :(
Alan Wineman
November 20, 2011
My childhood best friend has passed on and a part of me goes with him. How fast the years have gone by, I'll miss him. Alan Wineman
Cheryl Anderson
November 14, 2011
It is hard to put into words a “goodbye” to Steve. He held a high standard. He encouraged the people who were privileged enough to be part of his life to go far and dream big. He was always the gentleman. He treasured his friends, family and awesome daughter more than anything else on earth. Steve, you taught me so much. I will never forget you. Thank you.
November 10, 2011
Thanks for all the good memories while we were at UF even jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.
Joni Barker
November 5, 2011
I am truly sorry about the loss of Steve. My deep condolences to the Allen Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 5, 2011
Steve,
You have been on my mind day and night since hearing about your passing. I'm sorry I never had the chance to tell you one more time what you meant to me. I hope to see you again in eternity. Forever yours . . .
Brandon Yongue
November 4, 2011
I was heartsick to hear of Steve's passing. Although I had not seen him in several years, we had been the closest of friends from junior high school through college and beyond. We shared so much as teenagers and young men; our secrets, our aspirations, our fears and concerns, but mostly a sense that life (at least in those days) was a series of adventures, big and small. I will never forget our times together, canoeing the Withlacoochee and Suwanee Rivers, hiking on the Appalachian Trail in the Smoky Mountains, skydiving in our college days, and rafting on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon -- not to mention the hours of mundane stuff like sports, camping and the weekend-long barbeques (Viking Eatouts) in Gainesville.
Although separated by a thousand miles over the past three decades, we checked in with each other from time to time for milestone life events, and Steve was always a constant; compassionate, rock-solid, funny, intelligent and insightful. I see from the comments in this memoriam that these thoughts are shared by many.
Steve was a kind and generous soul. We are all richer for having had him as part of our lives but now a little poorer with his loss. To his family, I wish you strength and peace as you grieve and move forward. Our thoughts are with you.
Louella Marinos
November 1, 2011
I am shocked & saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I worked with him at Ten Broeck several years ago, and I remember having memorable conversations with him. I will always remember him telling me to pursue my master's degree because I'm worth so much more. I'll never forget you.
Louella Marinos, R.N.
Gerri Allen
November 1, 2011
My heart is breaking. Not only was Steve our "awesome daughter's" father but my first true love. When we divorced I promised to love him all the days of his life, together or apart. I kept my promise. Rest in peace. We will all be together again some day.
Carie Simmons
October 31, 2011
Steve...you were such a wonderful teacher..you will be dearly missed.
Linda Fleming
October 30, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I worked with him at SWD/BankBoston and always thought of him as an exceptionally nice person. May your happy memories help sustain you.
Ingrid Foell
October 29, 2011
Steve and I have known each other for many years. We first met at SHJ, where I was a rookie nurse and he was my fellow co-worker, encouraging me on and supporting me, it sure made my shift a lot smoother! - We kept in touch over the years... Steve, you truly will be missed.
My heartfelt condolence to Stephanie, Steve's awesome daughter, and her family.
Fraulein, Ingrid J Foell RN
Robert Lancaster
October 29, 2011
You were a true gentlemen buddy, you will be missed
Matthew George
October 29, 2011
I worked with Steve at Ten Broeck Hospital. He helped me out a lot when my own father passed away. Made me laugh until it hurt during a time when there was no reason to laugh. Steve ALWAYS made sure others were happy and taken care of before himself. I'm extremely saddened to hear that the world has lost such a great person. May his soul live on in each and every person he touched. -Matt George (Jacksonville
Matt George
October 29, 2011
I worked with Steve at Ten Broeck Hospital. He helped me out a lot when my own father passed away. Made me laugh until it hurt during a time when there was no reason to laugh. Steve ALWAYS made sure others were happy and taken care of before himself. I'm extremely saddened to hear that the world has lost such a great person. May his soul live on in each and every person he touched.
Ken Allen
October 29, 2011
Steve was a great big brother and taught me a great deal about how to live well.
Heather Hatch Bourne
October 29, 2011
Steve was a great man and will be missed. Stephanie you are in my thoughts. Praying for you all!
Debbie McPheters
October 29, 2011
I worked with Steve at SHJ and we remained friends. He gave the best advice, the best support a friend could wish for. He made a special trip to SHJ on my last day in Florida to tell me goodbye. I will miss him greatly. My prayers are with his family.
Carolyn Hart
October 28, 2011
I worked with Steve at SWD and then BancBoston Mortgage and he was wonderful to work with - always a smile. My prayers are with his family.
Jennifer Miller
October 28, 2011
My heart just broke hearing about Steve's passing. He was a kind and wonderful person and I am grateful to have met him. Deepest sympathy.
(Baptist South)
Don McCampbell
October 28, 2011
I worked with Steve in Tampa at SWD from 1977 to 1982. Steve was one of the good guys and I was saddened to read of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Geoff Joyner
October 28, 2011
Thank you Professor Allen for contributing so much of your time, efforts, and expertise to nurses in training. You will be sorely missed be the countless lives you have touched. May god be with your heart.
Sophia Smith
October 28, 2011
I graduated with Steve in Lee's Class of 1972; he was a stand-up guy! Praying for the family; may you find peace and comfort.
Jenna Joyce
October 28, 2011
I was a student of his at Chamberlain and was blessed to have him as a professor. He always had a smile and a word of encouragement. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayer go out to the family.
Susan Trinidad
October 28, 2011
Steve, thank you for the inspiration you have shown me during my first teaching stint at Kaplan. You made me feel important and your kind words have helped me gain the confidence I needed to continue loving my work, especially teaching. I will miss you. Till we meet again, my friend.
Lynda Rathburn
October 28, 2011
Deepest sympathy to all who loved Steve, his family, friends, and those he touched with his life.
grace shugrue
October 28, 2011
Dear Steve, thank you for the friendship we shared, I WILL MISS YOU.
Awesome Stephanie,take care of yourself and to let your know he is very proud of you and married the most wonderwful guy in the whole world.
Bless the whole family and be thankful for Steve's new journey...
Michelle S.
October 28, 2011
Steve, your wisdom and kindness will be missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
Carla Schlenke
October 28, 2011
Steve was an amazing person. Bright, funny and always willing to help people in need. I miss our nightly chats about something or nothing. Now I have to learn how to read baseball statistics on my own. I miss you dearly, my friend. God bless the Allen family. Stephanie (awsome daughter), he loves you more than life itself. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Martin
October 28, 2011
I am very sad to hear of Professor Allen's passing. His family and his memory are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Martin (Student,Chamberlain College of Nursing)
Sam Haddock
October 27, 2011
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I worked with Steve at Specialty several years ago. He was a very easy man to know, never harsh, and provided his patients the best of care. I'm glad to have known him.
Jane Gannon
October 27, 2011
I am deeply saddned to hear of Steve's death. He was a student of mine at UF, and his compassion for others was evident even in the classroom. He will be deeply missed.
Melissa (Hatch) Muka
October 27, 2011
Stephanie and Family-
I am so sorry for your loss and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
October 27, 2011
Steve was a wonderful man and a loving father. He will always be in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to Stephanie and family.
Sherry Gray
October 27, 2011
Steve was a wonderful man and a loving father. He will always be in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to Stephanie and family.
Andrea Gregg
October 27, 2011
Steve was a wonderful man and excellent nurse practitioner. We were very proud that he was part of our Gator Nurse Nation. I will miss him.
Sammi Wortman
October 27, 2011
Steve-- you will never know how much you taught me, and how I strive to be as good a nurse as you...
Sammi
Marvina Steadman
October 27, 2011
Steve, you all be missed by all who knew you. The world is a better place for having known you. I feel privileged to have had you as a student. My prayers are with your family. Marvina Steadman
Kaye Walker
October 27, 2011
Such a sweet person. Was in our ASN program at St. Johns River State College. He always thanked me for helping him with his paperwork and would send me thank you cards and always sent Christmas cards to our department after he graduated. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Margarita Mixon
October 27, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of your family's loss. I worked with Steve at BancBoston Mortgage for a few years. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Margarita Mixon
October 27, 2011
Steve, you will be missed my friend. -Ali Long
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