Gene went to see the Lord on Feb. 7 at Valley Hospital. He was born Nov. 17, 1927 to Raymond and Emily Allen of Valleyford, WA. He graduated from Lindberg High School and then entered the Army in which he was a Veteran of the Korean War.
Gene married the love of his life, Sadie K. Allen, on Feb. 14, 1954. He continued to farm and raise his three children, Sandy Giesa(Greg), Shirley Markmann(Gregg) and Steve Allen(Debbie) in Valleyford. Gene is survived by 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and extended family.
Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10AM at the Valleyford Community Church, 13015 S. Madison Road, Valleyford, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Valleyford Community Church.