Walter Allen, Jr.
Walter Lee Allen, Jr., 61 of Ronan, MT passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.
Walter was born on May 14, 1948 in Bridgeport, Conn. to Gloria & Walter Allen, Sr.
Walter attended schools in Seattle, WA area.
Walter married Georgi Mitchell on June 21, 1993 in Pablo, MT.
He worked his whole career with Burlington Northern Railroad where he started as a boxcar checker and worked his way up the ranks to become a Dispatcher. He continued as a dispatcher until he retired in 1993.
After his retirement he attended South Seattle Community College where he earned degrees in supervision and management and in business management. He graduated president of South Seattle Community College student body, Phi Theta Kappa and was on the United Student Association Board.
Walter loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping & boating. He used to run half marathons. He especially loved his family and was proud of his Native American roots. He was a member of the Little Shell Chippewa Cree Tribe.
He is preceded in death by his mother Gloria Allen, a brother Charles Allen and a infant sister Margie.
Walter is survived by his wife Georgi Mitchell of Ronan, MT, his parents Walter Allen, Sr. (Ola) of Bremerton, WA, daughter- Margie (Tony Clark) Allen of Helena, MT, stepdaughters Tricia Finley of Polson, Annie Mitchell of Polson, Jocelyn Finley of Pablo & JoAnn Mahler of Vancouver, WA
Sons- James Allen of Helena, Walter Allen III (Thaydra) of Vancouver, WA and adopted son Ryan Allen of Bozeman, MT.
Brothers- Robert Allen of Polson & Steve (Patty) Allen of Polson
He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, one great grandchild and a special sister-in-law Ardith Allen of Polson.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson with Pastor Kenny Prewett officiating. A reception will follow at the funeral home.
R.I.P
Dad
Pappa Walt
Uncle Walt
Cuzzz
I love you dad and gonna miss you everyday until I meet up with up above. Bye to my best friend and father. Peace, love, and joy
Wally
aka Big W
R.I.P.
Grandpa
I love you and miss you. Forever and always thanks for being my grandpa.
-Stormie
sure gonna miss you dad,my buddy,and best friend. until we met again ,,,your son james
Daddy,I will miss you bunches. I love you.
Love always your Little Miss America Margie Ann
love u gramps
R.I.P WALT,
iam glad i was given the chance to be a part of your life,
and give you a part of my life your grand childern. Ilove you and miss you
so untill we meet again soar high and be free walt
Holly
We are saddened to have lost you Uncle Walt. You had been a foundational presence in our family for many years. I feel so grateful to have been able to visit with you this past summer and see you smile. You had a great journey and I am proud to have had you as an uncle and father figure throughout my life. You will truly be missed and forever loved. ~Blessings~
Love you Uncle Walt. You will be missed. Sorry everyone that I couldnt make it. Love you all very much.
WE ARE SADDENED TO LOOSE A BROTHER IN LAW AND UNCLE TO HAVE A NIECE SHARLENE ALLEN AND SISTER IN LAW PATTI SHIELDS YOU WILL BE MISSED PLEASE KNOW AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME YOU ARE IN SO MANY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LOVE YOU ALL ALLEN FAMILY
PATTI SHIELDS
I will miss you grandpa. I will always love you.
Brad.
I love you and i will miss u love.
James
R . I . P
WE ARE REALLY GOING TO MISS SO MUCH UNCLE WALT . WE AS A FAMILY HAD SOME REALLY GOOD TIME LIKE CAMPING AND FISHING AND THANKS FOR BEING OUR UNCLE WALT…….AND THANKS AND MY THOUGHT AND PRAYER GO OUT TO THE FAMILY ………..
WE LOVE UNCLE WALT
AND MISS YOU ALREADY
FROM SHARLENE CHRISTOPHER GARRETT
I ‘AM SO SORRY THAT WE CAN NOT MAKE IT THERE ..I LOVE YOU UNCLE WALT PLEASE R . I . P AND WE WILL MISS ALWAYS ”’……..
We always enjoyed seeing Walter at his dental visits and we will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Timothy Bagnell and Staff
R.I.P. PAPPA WALT
I love you grandpa, gonna miss you bunches. I will always keep you close to my heart and always on my mind. Thank you for being YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Love
Katlyn Allen
I’am saddened to miss a friend,and brother In Law.Thank you for bening you.My thoughts and prays go out to the family. God bless.I love Walt.
RIP Walt. You were always leading the way and God is embracing you now. I will always remember the good times running around Rainier Vally with you and your brothers. I remember everything from the 60s and 70s you taught me a lot about life .I sit here crying thinking about you wonderful family Margie ,Jamie and Wally I am thinking about you and all these wonderful memories came back. 13 beatiful grandchildren and one great grand child wow you were a lucky man.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,and I love you all so much. I know there are no words to say to make this pain go away,but what helped me most when I lost my father last year was the part in the bible that says one day in heaven is like a thousand years on earth so to Walter it will just be a few minutes and we will ALL be together again.Again you are in prayers. With Love,auntie Sheila
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,and I love you all so much. I know there are no words to say to make this pain go away,but what helped me most when I lost my father last year was the part in the bible that says one day in heaven is like a thousand years on earth so to Walter it will just be a few minutes and we will ALL be together again.Again you are in prayers. With Love,auntie Sheila
RIP Walter
with love from tony clark
I will always remember him