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Russell William Allen © Trout Funeral Home 01-2013 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
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Russell William Allen died January 18, 2013 at Ponca City Medical Center.
“Russ” was born March 24, 1920 on a farm near Laverne, Oklahoma. He attended schools in Laverne and Ponca City. He married Elvera Mae Koehn in 1947 and they moved to Ponca City from Stillwater a year later. In 1952 they purchased A & A Paint and operated it until 1992. Over the years the whole family came to work in the business. Russ used the slogan “When the house is a muss, just call for Russ”.
He was a long time member of Albright United Methodist Church serving as a Sunday School teacher for the 4th grade up to adult classes, Lay Leader, and on many committees. After retirement, one of his hobbies was keeping the walls freshly painted at the church. He enjoyed being a Gideon. He served his community as an active member of Noon Lions, Tippers club and Exchange Club. He served as a member of the Salvation Army Board and volunteered at the Ponca City Hospital. He became a proud member of VFW and the American Legion after serving 3 years overseas during WW II.
Russ enjoyed all sports as a spectator, but especially loved attending OSU football, basketball, baseball and wrestling events. He was an avid horseshoe player and bowler, but his passion was slow pitch softball. Starting in 1950, every spring you would find him on the pitcher’s mound ready for another year. In 1987 he was inducted into the Oklahoma Softball Hall of fame and later into the Oklahoma Senior Softball Hall of fame. In 1971 he pitched what is believed to be the only no-hitter in slow pitch softball history.
Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Deskin and Maggie Allen of Ponca City; wife Elvera; sisters Opal Brown, Cleatha Holcomb, Leatha Howard and Frieda Rives ; brother Harold Allen; daughter Elva Jean and son Benny; daughter-in-law Patty Allen.
He is survived by daughter Cheryl Long and husband Keith of Ponca City; son Dean Allen and wife Karen of Oklahoma City; son Ron Allen of Ponca City; 8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren.
Memorial donations can be made in his name to Albright United Methodist Church or Oklahoma Lions Vision Support Group through the local club, P. O. Box 532, Ponca City, 74602.
Viewing is at Trout Funeral home during regular hours. Private burial will be Monday the 21st, 1:00 PM at IOOF Cemetery. Public memorial service will be Monday the 21st, 2:00 PM at Albright United Methodist Church in Ponca City.
Elvera Mae Allen © Trout Funeral Home 12-2012 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
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Elvera Mae Allen died December 15, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Ponca City. She was born December 29, 1926 in Meno, Oklahoma to Jake and Elva Koehn.
Elvera graduated from Carrier High School, and attended Oklahoma State University. She married Russ Allen in 1947 and they moved to Ponca City from Stillwater a year later. In 1952 they purchased A & A Paint and operated it until 1992. Elvera was involved in all aspects of the business, with main responsibility for office and accounting. She later worked as bookkeeper for Goodyear Auto until her retirement.
Elvera was an active member of Albright United Methodist Church in the Friendship Sunday School class and Dorothy McBride Circle. She was most at home in the nursery, serving for 45 years as the “grandma” several generations trusted with their babies. She was active in the community, honored with a lifetime membership in Soroptomist International and named Woman of the Year by American Business Women’s Association. She was an avid supporter of Oklahoma State athletics in the Posse Club and Alumni Association.
Elvera was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Elva Koehn of Carrier, Oklahoma; sisters, Obera Meyer and Bertie Means; brother, Melvin Koehn; daughter, Elva Jean; son, Benny Allen; and daughter-in-law, Patty Allen.
She is survived by her husband Russ Allen of Via Christi Assisted Living; daughter, Cheryl Long and her husband, Keith of Ponca City; son, Dean Allen and wife, Karen of Oklahoma City; son, Ron Allen of Ponca City; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; sisters, Belva Yoder of Texas and Jolene Custer of Colorado; sister-in-law, Shirley Dahlke and numerous other relatives.
Viewing will be at Trout Funeral Home during regular hours. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, December 18, 2012 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A private burial will be held Wednesday morning at IOOF Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be Wednesday the 19th at 11:00 a.m. at the Albright United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Albright United Methodist Church, 128 S. Palm, Ponca City, OK 74601 or Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 1904 N. Union, Ste 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
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