Allen, Phyllis J. (Murray) 1925 - 2016

ALLEN, MURRAY

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/27/2016 at 12:27:04

Phyllis J. “Pink” Allen, was born March 27, 1925 in Laurens, Iowa. Pink, who was the daughter, and only child, of Ralph and Mary Murray, died in Hot Springs, Arkansas on Thursday, May 19, 2016. She was married to Don Allen in April of 1944.

They resided in Decorah for many years, where Don was a music teacher and Pink worked at Luther College. Together, they enjoyed camping and hiking. They spent many summers working and relaxing in the Rocky Mountains. After Don’s retirement from teaching, they moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.

Pink loved to entertain, hosting many parties and impromptu gatherings in their Hot Springs Village home.

Pink was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don on February 3, 2009; daughter, Nancy Jo, and son, Michael.

Survivors include son Tim and wife Ruth Allen; grandchildren, Seth, Jacob and wife Jessie, and Katherine Allen; great-grandchildren, Seth Jr. Ruby, Ezra and Ethan.

Graveside services will be at Phelps Cemetery in Decorah, Iowa on Friday afternoon, July 22, 2016.

Source: Fjelstul Funeral Home database

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