Junius L Allen

Grace, Idaho Junius L. AllenGrace - Junius L. Allen, age 84, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the home of his daughter, Lisa, in St. George with all of his family by his side. He was born March 31, 1924 in Grace, Idaho to Mark Preece and Flossie Layton Allen. He was the second of four children. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy overseas in World War II. Upon returning he married Helen Roper in the Salt Lake Temple on August 15, 1947. They began their married life in Grace, Idaho spending much of their time working a dairy farm. In later years they moved to Big Piney, Wyoming, where he was the owner of Allen Equipment for many years, retiring to live in St. George, Utah.J.L. was affectionately known as Bugs. Anyone who had dealings with him knew him to be a hard worker, honest and a man of integrity. He was devoted to his country, his community, his religion, and his family. He was a fisherman and a golfer and never missed a Jazz game. He continually learned from his books, a scholar at history. He enjoyed exploring the countryside on his Ski doo, in his jeep and in his later years, on foot as he hiked the red hills.He is survived by his children, Larry R. Allen (Judy), Big Piney, Wyoming, Kaye Allen Watkins, (Will), Edinburg, Texas, Lisa Allen Parker (Jeff), St.George, Utah, Heidi Allen Russell, Kennewick, Washington, and Debra Allen Moffat (Chris) of Big Piney, Wyoming. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. He was a fun loving father and grandpa and holds a special place in each of their hearts. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Helen, two sisters Helen Snow and Madge Hansen, and one brother Chad Allen.Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grace Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, September 12, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Grace Stake Center and Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 also at the Grace chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home in Preston, Idaho.