Bethanne Allen
May 20, 1955 - April 30, 2011
Obituary
VERONA/MIDDLETON - Bethanne Allen, age 55, died on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at home following a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 20,1955, in Ashton, Idaho, the daughter of Howard S. and Dawna F. (Stock) Larsen . After graduating in 1973, from South Fremont High School in St.Anthony, Idaho, she attended Bringham Young and received her bachelors degree in clothing and textiles. Bethanne married Gregory Allen on Dec. 18,1976, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
For the majority of her life, Bethanne was privileged to be a homemaker, with just a few stints outside of the home. She worked as the County Agent over 4H and as a medical transcriptionist when her children were small. She was an avid gardener, scrapbooker, quilter and loved needlework. One of her greatest joys was making her home beautiful and pleasant for herself and her family. She and her family were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and she was very active in the Church all of her life.
In addition to her husband Gregory; survivors include her two children, Amanda (David) Choate of Middleton and Ian (Sara) Allen of Verona; one grandson, Tanner Choate of Middleton; one brother, Howard Larsen of Fish Haven, Idaho; and two sisters, Kathy Holbrook of Rupert, Idaho and Margery Ruch of Bloomington, Ill. Bethanne was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS STAKE CENTER, 700 Bear Claw Way, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011.
Interment will occur in Fish Haven, Idaho, on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.
Visitation:
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011.
Service:
Funeral Services will be held at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS STAKE CENTER, 700 Bear Claw Way, Madison, at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011.
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Alena Harrison
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My thoughts and prayers are with Sister Allen's family at this difficult time. I know Sister Allen is in a good place, but she will still be missed by her loved ones. Though I did not know her well, I admired her quiet, graceful presence, calm, pleasant demeanor and impeccable dress and manner - she will surely be missed in our ward.
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Steuart Family
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. May you have comfort and peace.
JM
Judy and Peter McDonald
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See you soon Bethanne, we love you and look forward to seeing you someday in heaven. Your sweet spirit will be missed by all. Greg and Amanda and David and Tanner and Ian and Sara and all others: We know that Heavenly Father and Jesus are there to comfort and bless you.
RJ
Ronald Johanning
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Amanda and your family on the loss of your mother. I know how hard it has been to help her with all the radiation and chemo treatments and watch her still succumb to cancer. Just remember the good times and know she is no longer in pain and is in a better place in heaven.
While it would have been nice if she was able to personally attend Ian and Sara's wedding, she will be watching from probably the best seat in church.
I'm sure she will be hoping everyone just put's aside their grief for a day and is able to join in a joyous celebration on the joining of two hearts on Saturday.
Again my sympathies to you and your extended family and also congratulation to Ian and Sara on the wedding.
Ron Johanning
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Bryan Ostermiller
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Greg and Family, We wish we could be with you, but please know of our love and prayers in your behalf. It sounds like there's a wedding celebration on Saturday - Don't worry, she'll be there with you. And, much closer than we think. May the Comforter be with you and the Lord bless you.
Karen and Bryan
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Cleve/Carol Preece
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Dear Greg, Amanda and Ian We are saddened to hear of Bethanne's passing. She was a great lady and friend. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.