Darrel
Darrel J. Allen
Darrel J. Allen age 75 of Otsego, got his promotion to glory on Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Darrel was born July 25, 1938 in Marenisco, MI to Clarence and Grace (Cox) Allen and had been a lifelong resident of this area.
He was employed as a DNR officer with the State of Michigan for 30 years until his retirement. He was a mentor to many young men, had been a member of the Plainwell Rotary, and had been active with the 12
th
Street Baptist Church of Kalamazoo and with Plainwell Baptist Church, Darrel was a member of First Baptist Church of Allegan. In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, gardening, cooking and shelling on the beach in Florida. He loved his dog Charlie Brown but most of all he loved his family.
On December 20, 1958 in Plainwell he married
Barbara Johnson
, who died in 2008. Also preceding him in death were his parents; his great-grand daughter, Natalie Allen; and his siblings Charles, Clarence Jr. and Arlove Pete.
Surviving are his son, Tim Allen and his companion Theresa Dibble of Plainwell and daughter –in-law Diane Allen of Hopkins; his son, Todd (Janet) Allen also of Plainwell; four grandchildren, Ryan (Heidi) Allen, Leanne (Cory) LaFountain, Kelli (Josh) Smith and William (Angela) Allen; seven great-grandchildren, Dominik, Logan, Hunter, McKenzi, Lilly, Julianne and Mason; his sisters, Darlean Day and Florence Baker; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with his family at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, and on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the 12
th
Street Baptist Church in Kalamazoo from noon until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Don Boss officiating. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell on a later date.
Contributions in memory of Darrel may be made to the
Beechpoint Christian Camp of Allegan
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www
.WinkelFuneralHome
.com
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Dick & Jeanne Ueck
February 17, 2014 at 3:31 pm
Todd & Tim- We’ve lost a wonderful friend. Your dad played an important part in our lives. Prayers are with you and your families.
Dick & Jeanne Ueck
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Kyle and Lynn Anderson
February 17, 2014 at 3:52 pm
As a friend of the Allen Family for many years, we send our condolences to all. Now Darrel will be with his beloved Barbara and his Heavenly Father of whom he loved both with his whole heart. God Bless all of you during this time. A part of Darrel will be with all who knew him. There will be a time when we will all see him again. Praise God.
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Alan Hopkins
February 17, 2014 at 4:59 pm
Darrel, was an awesome Sunday school teacher. I remember Darrel from the First Baptist Church in Plainwell. Darrel also would take his “entourage” on hikes. He also tried to teach me how to swing a golf club. Thanks for encouraging me when I was young Darrel.
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David & Connie Allen
February 17, 2014 at 5:06 pm
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear about uncle Darrel, my thoughts are with you all at this time, I love you all with all of my heart! this is a very sad time for all of us yet it should be a happy time, because we celebrate uncle darrels life. Uncle Darrel was a great person very good hearted to all and kind, he would help anyone out in anyway he could that’s just the type of person he was many people looked up to him and our family considered him the soul of our family we all loved him very much. he will be sadly missed but we can always reflect back on the things he has said to us, the laughs we shared and the time we spent together, I have many very fond memories of him.Tim & Todd may god put his arms around you at this time and in the months to follow,I know with my dad their were no more conversations and no going to him for advice and their are going to be times that your going to be that you wished you could talk to each other,this is probally one of the hardest things. To all of you: Uncle Darrel would not want us to sit around and be sad eventhough he knew that it would happen but he would ewant us to be uplifting and celebrate his new life!
I am so sorry that I cannot be their with all of you I wish more then anything that I could.
God Bless!
David & Connie Allen
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Gayle
February 17, 2014 at 6:28 pm
My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family….
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Steve and Becky Swope
February 18, 2014 at 7:38 am
When I was growing up, Darrel was always encouraging to us young guys at 1st Baptist in Plainwell, in spite of our shenanigans! I know he encouraged my brother in his fishing exploits! He had an obvious love for the Lord and his family. Thanks for your input in our lives Darrel, and our prayers and condolences to Tim, Todd and the family. With God’s peace, Steve Swope
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Peggy Lomonaco
February 18, 2014 at 4:20 pm
So sorry for your loss! May God be with your whole family during this difficult time! Cory, LeAnne & kids we LOVE YOU!!!!
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Ken Careathers
February 18, 2014 at 7:57 pm
As an Administrator within the DNR Human Resources Division I was afforded the opportunity to work with Darrel Allen on many programs and projects for the agency. Darrel was the consummate professional. He was a gentle soul who truly cared about others. I can truly state that Darrel was one of the nicest persons I have ever met. We have lost a true person. May Darrel Allen rest in peace.
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Mike McDonald
February 18, 2014 at 8:53 pm
Darrel was always remembered for his being a great co worker by my father from his many years in Plainwell. I was honored to work with him, also. A very nice man and always helpful and cheerful.
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Vance and Marian Swope
February 27, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Dear Tim,Todd and families.
We have such great memories of your Dad. He was always a very encouraging friend. Probably the thing I most remember was the love he had for his family and his God. He was always so gentle in his treatment of people.
I know there is rejoicing in Heaven but we will miss him here. Our prayers are with you.
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He was employed as a DNR officer with the State of Michigan for 30 years until his retirement. He was a mentor to many young men, had been a member of the Plainwell Rotary, and had been active with the 12
th
Street Baptist Church of Kalamazoo and with Plainwell Baptist Church, Darrel was a member of First Baptist Church of Allegan. In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, gardening, cooking and shelling on the beach in Florida. He loved his dog Charlie Brown but most of all he loved his family.
On December 20, 1958 in Plainwell he married
Barbara Johnson
, who died in 2008. Also preceding him in death were his parents; his great-grand daughter, Natalie Allen; and his siblings Charles, Clarence Jr. and Arlove Pete.
Surviving are his son, Tim Allen and his companion Theresa Dibble of Plainwell and daughter –in-law Diane Allen of Hopkins; his son, Todd (Janet) Allen also of Plainwell; four grandchildren, Ryan (Heidi) Allen, Leanne (Cory) LaFountain, Kelli (Josh) Smith and William (Angela) Allen; seven great-grandchildren, Dominik, Logan, Hunter, McKenzi, Lilly, Julianne and Mason; his sisters, Darlean Day and Florence Baker; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with his family at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, and on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the 12
th
Street Baptist Church in Kalamazoo from noon until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Don Boss officiating. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell on a later date.
Contributions in memory of Darrel may be made to the
Beechpoint Christian Camp of Allegan
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www
.WinkelFuneralHome
.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Darrel J. Allen
Condolence Messages
Dick & Jeanne Ueck
February 17, 2014 at 3:31 pm
Todd & Tim- We’ve lost a wonderful friend. Your dad played an important part in our lives. Prayers are with you and your families.
Dick & Jeanne Ueck
Reply
Kyle and Lynn Anderson
February 17, 2014 at 3:52 pm
As a friend of the Allen Family for many years, we send our condolences to all. Now Darrel will be with his beloved Barbara and his Heavenly Father of whom he loved both with his whole heart. God Bless all of you during this time. A part of Darrel will be with all who knew him. There will be a time when we will all see him again. Praise God.
Reply
Alan Hopkins
February 17, 2014 at 4:59 pm
Darrel, was an awesome Sunday school teacher. I remember Darrel from the First Baptist Church in Plainwell. Darrel also would take his “entourage” on hikes. He also tried to teach me how to swing a golf club. Thanks for encouraging me when I was young Darrel.
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David & Connie Allen
February 17, 2014 at 5:06 pm
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear about uncle Darrel, my thoughts are with you all at this time, I love you all with all of my heart! this is a very sad time for all of us yet it should be a happy time, because we celebrate uncle darrels life. Uncle Darrel was a great person very good hearted to all and kind, he would help anyone out in anyway he could that’s just the type of person he was many people looked up to him and our family considered him the soul of our family we all loved him very much. he will be sadly missed but we can always reflect back on the things he has said to us, the laughs we shared and the time we spent together, I have many very fond memories of him.Tim & Todd may god put his arms around you at this time and in the months to follow,I know with my dad their were no more conversations and no going to him for advice and their are going to be times that your going to be that you wished you could talk to each other,this is probally one of the hardest things. To all of you: Uncle Darrel would not want us to sit around and be sad eventhough he knew that it would happen but he would ewant us to be uplifting and celebrate his new life!
I am so sorry that I cannot be their with all of you I wish more then anything that I could.
God Bless!
David & Connie Allen
Reply
Gayle
February 17, 2014 at 6:28 pm
My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family….
Reply
Steve and Becky Swope
February 18, 2014 at 7:38 am
When I was growing up, Darrel was always encouraging to us young guys at 1st Baptist in Plainwell, in spite of our shenanigans! I know he encouraged my brother in his fishing exploits! He had an obvious love for the Lord and his family. Thanks for your input in our lives Darrel, and our prayers and condolences to Tim, Todd and the family. With God’s peace, Steve Swope
Reply
Peggy Lomonaco
February 18, 2014 at 4:20 pm
So sorry for your loss! May God be with your whole family during this difficult time! Cory, LeAnne & kids we LOVE YOU!!!!
Reply
Ken Careathers
February 18, 2014 at 7:57 pm
As an Administrator within the DNR Human Resources Division I was afforded the opportunity to work with Darrel Allen on many programs and projects for the agency. Darrel was the consummate professional. He was a gentle soul who truly cared about others. I can truly state that Darrel was one of the nicest persons I have ever met. We have lost a true person. May Darrel Allen rest in peace.
Reply
Mike McDonald
February 18, 2014 at 8:53 pm
Darrel was always remembered for his being a great co worker by my father from his many years in Plainwell. I was honored to work with him, also. A very nice man and always helpful and cheerful.
Reply
Vance and Marian Swope
February 27, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Dear Tim,Todd and families.
We have such great memories of your Dad. He was always a very encouraging friend. Probably the thing I most remember was the love he had for his family and his God. He was always so gentle in his treatment of people.
I know there is rejoicing in Heaven but we will miss him here. Our prayers are with you.
Reply
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