Obituary of Doral Duane Allen

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DORAL D. ALLEN Doral Duane Allen, 84, Ozawkie, passed away April 4, 2013, at his home. Doral was born on March 28, 1929, in rural Norton County, Kansas, the son of Clarence and Bessie (Byers) Allen. He graduated from Lenora High School in 1947. Doral married Rosalie Angela Mindrup on November 5, 1952. Doral worked for Ideal Trucking Company as a truck driver and later worked for New Age Aluminum Company where he retired in 1992. Doral loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, dancing, working in the garden and working with his hands. Doral was also known as a master story-teller and always was ready to share his stories with anyone who would listen. Surviving are: his wife, Rosalie, of the home; son, Jerry Allen, Bagram, Afghanistan; son, John Allen, Logan, Kansas; daughter, Pam and Brad Waufle, Hillsdale, Wyoming; son, James and Shauna Allen, Ozawkie, Kansas; sister, Alene Hickert; 6 grandchildren: Chad Allen, Kristen Tripe, Blake Waufle, Hannah Allen, Heath Allen, and Hayden Allen; 3 great grandchildren, Tyler Waufle, Calloway Allen, and James Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Rosary services will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 7:00 PM at the St. Joseph Auditorium in New Almelo. A memorial has been established to the Doral Allen Memorial Fund.