He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pat; children, Rhonda Dykman and Howard (Lisa) Saur; grandchildren, Stephen, Alexia, Lizzie, Bella and Aleia; sisters, Sandy Maguire, Toni (Gene) McDonald; brother-in-laws, Chuck (Bonnie) Clark, and Dick Clark; good friends, Bob, Clark, and Dan. Allen was preceded in death by his sisters Leota Smith, Winifred Knight, and Lois Bivins; and brother George Williamson. He served 4 years in the USAF and retired from Delphi in Coopersville. Per Allen's wishes, cremation has taken place. No service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spectrum Heath Hospice and Palliative Care, 4500 Breton Road, Grand Rapids, MI 49508.