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Joy Allen Obituary


JOY GAYLE ALLEN
January 14, 1934 ~ May 4, 2017

Joy Gayle Allen, 83, of Vancouver, WA, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2017 at Kaiser Sunnyside Hospital surrounded by her husband Lon Allen and four daughters. Gayle, as she preferred to be called, was born Jan. 14, 1934 in Roosevelt, OK to Howard and Virgie Wallis. The family moved to Oregon where she met her husband, Lon, while attending school in Sandy, OR.
Gayle loved children and for 26 years, owned and taught at Learning Tree Preschool and Daycare which she ran from her home. She touched the lives of many children and the families in her community of Hazel Dell.
Gayle had a strong Christian faith and love of God and was an active member of the Cascade Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon on two occasions.
Her greatest gift is the love she has given to her family. We will miss her strong presence and guidance
but will carry on knowing that her love is within us all.
Gayle is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lon Allen; daughters, Verita Smith, Chrystal Wiese, Lonnie Thompson and Malea Goff; and her brother, James Wallis. She was especially proud of her 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and was hoping to be here to greet the 13th due in July. She was also considered great-grandma and great-great-grandma to her extended family.
A memorial service will be held on Sat., June 17th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Cascade Presbyterian Church, 9503 NE 86th St., Vancouver, WA 98662.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gayle's name can be made to Cascade Presbyterian Church.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on May 21, 2017.
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We will miss Aunt Gayle.

Sharon McCulloch

June 16, 2017

We will miss you Aunt Gayle

May 28, 2017

My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort knowing that those who die, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. - Psalm 116:15

May 24, 2017

Aunt Gayle will be remembered by her gentle spirit and loving kindness. I look forward to the day we will be reunited in heaven.

Dell Renee Wilson

May 23, 2017

I will never forget your smiling face and I will love you forever.
With all my love,always
Your daughter, Lonnie

May 23, 2017

Love you Gram. Miss you forever and ever.

Angie Thompson

May 22, 2017

Gayle was a blessing to my children and granddaughter. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Dan Kaiser

May 22, 2017

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