Clyde Wayne Allen 1932 - 2006

ALLEN, DONAHUE, LOWARY, OLNES

Posted By: deb (email)
Date: 5/17/2011 at 21:50:44

Clyde Wayne Allen, 74, of Burlington died on Oct. 25, 2006 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Born in Burlington,on Jun. 3, 1932 he was the son of Herbert W. and Rose Donahue Allen. On Oct. 5, 1957, he married Patricia Ann Lowary in Burlington. She died Oct. 22, 2001.

Mr. Allen was a truck driver and a mechanic for Carl A. Nelson and Co. and had previously worked at Benner Tea Co. and several area companies.

He attended West Burlington and Burlington schools. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1952 until 1954.

He was a former member of the Moose, Eagles, ABATE of Iowa and Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. He was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed camping, going to the Rutledge, Mo., flea market and having coffee with friends at Perkins and The Hungry Bear.

Survivors include one son, Gary W. Allen of Burlington; one daughter, Rhonda Olnes of West Burlington; two grandchildren; three great–grandchildren; and twin brothers, Tim Allen of Swan Creek, Ill., and Jim Allen of Burlington.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by one infant daughter, his parents, one sister and one infant brother.

The funeral was held at Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Mary Shultz officiating.