Norman J

Allen

Norman J Allen was born at home in Safford, Arizona, on January 31, 1932 to Henry and Martha Lenna (Strawn) Allen. He attended school in California, Arizona, and New Mexico, graduating from Cliff High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956, during the Korean Conflict. He married Judith Myra McComb on June 15, 1957, in Cliff, New Mexico. Three children were born to this marriage. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education in 1962. He taught school in Curtis, Washington, Silver City, New Mexico, Fort Defiance, Arizona, and Bisbee, Arizona. He earned his Masters of Arts in Education in 1968. While teaching in Bisbee, he was awarded the Who's Who in Elementary and Secondary Schools. He retired from teaching in 1990. Norman and Judy moved to Missouri in 2002. He always loved the outdoors and outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing. He enjoyed the hobby of archery and woodworking. After the children were grown and gone from home, he and Judy took up motorcycle touring, sometimes alone, and sometimes with friends. They were proud to say they had toured all of the 48 contiguous states and most of the provinces of Canada. They also visited Hawaii and Alaska, on tours. His highest priority was his family; he immensely enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up, and is proud to say he has enjoyed four great-grandchildren. He also has many fond memories of the friends he has made throughout the years, from various activities and organizations.

Norman is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Judith Allen of Bunker, Missouri, one son, Randall Layne Allen and wife Connie Lee of Show Low, Arizona, one daughter, Janis Judeane Eaton and husband Robert of Bunker, Missouri, four grandchildren, Michelle Evans and husband Justin of Belleville, Illinois, Hank Morris of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Annelyse Pershing of Springfield, Missouri, and Rebekah Allen of Show Low, Arizona, four great-grandchildren and one sister, Margaret Bombard of Oregon.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law, Ruth Bearup, his father-in-law, Stuart McComb, one infant son, Norman Henry Allen, two sisters, Melva (Jack) DeFausell and Henrietta (Arthur) Ellison. Norman will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wednesday, February 8th, 4 to 7 PM at Bunker First Baptist Church

Funeral Services: Thursday, February 9th, 10 AM at Bunker First Baptist Church

Minister: Pastor Tom Wisdom

Burial: Polk Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers:

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Memorial may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association or the Bunker Volunteer Fire Department.