Merle W Allen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Merle W. Allen, 93 years, of Soap Lake, Wa. Quietly left us to be with our Lord on Jan. 7, 2014. Born to James W. and Bertha V. Newell on July 2, 1920 in Ontario, Canada. She attended Everett Community College and Graduated as a Dietary Aide. She then moved on to work with the elderly and handicapped at Delta Rehabilitation and later, Merry Haven Rest Home, both located in Snohomish, Wa. Where she lived with her husband and raised their children. She enjoyed oil painting, crafts, cooking, and loving and playing with her children and grandchildren. She was an angel and prayer warrior to and for many. She made a permanent impression on anyone and everyone she met. She will continue to be an angel as a guardian to all her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, many loved aunts and uncles, her loving husband of 53 years, Harold Allen, her sister, Dorothy Bryzinski, her brothers; William Newell, Gordon Newell, and two sons; Gordon Allen and James Allen. She is survived by her brother Glen Newell (wife Donna) of Marysville, Wa., and children; Michael Allen (wife Sheila) of Arlington, Wa., Carolyn McCullar (husband James) of Soap Lake, Wa., Glen Allen (wife Jackie) of Odessa, Wa., Kathy Brougher (husband Gordon) of Soap Lake, Wa., and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services to be held on January 25, 2014 at Nicoles Funeral Home, 157 C St. N.W. Ephrata, Wa. 98823 at 2pm. Reception to follow at the Lakeview Golf and Country Club, 19547 Golf Club Rd. N.W. Soap Lake, Wa. 98851 at 4pm. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family and view the online tribute video at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, Wa.

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Merle W Allen

July 2, 1920 - January 7, 2014