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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Allen, Vera

Age 87

ALLEN, Vera (Age 87) Vera Allen went peacefully to her heavenly home on July 21, 2013 at the age of 87 and will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have her in their lives.

Vera was born in Beach, North Dakota on April 28, 1926 to Ben and Mary Hess.

She married Albert Allen on November 14, 1944 and they ventured to Washington State where they raised seven children (preceded in death by one son in 1949) and owned/operated a service station for many years.

Vera was loved by her customers and always had a kind word for each one.

Vera moved to Renton in July 2009 and was loved by the staff and her neighbors at “The Lodge”, a retirement community.

Vera is survived by her six daughters, Margo (Larry Witters), Jackie (Tom Steger), Debbie (Mike Moore), Tamie Boyd, Valerie Ashby and Pam (Troy Kinder), 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, sister - Beth Kenworthy and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM and a Funeral Mass on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 8:30 AM.

To view Vera’s online memorial, please visit www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

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