Dennis Brad Allen passed away peacefully from complications related to kidney failure on November 14, 2023, in Provo, Utah. Dennis was born on February 15, 1966, to Richard and Diane Measom Allen in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dennis was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a delightful child. He spent many years of his childhood in Woodland, Washington. He graduated from Tooele High School in 1985. Dennis worked in the Hospitality Industry for many years and enjoyed finding ways to make his guests and clients happy. Dennis was an incredible mathematician and would often occupy his time by doubling numbers in his head.
Dennis loved preparing delicious appetizers and desserts, giving unique and personal gifts, Disney vacations, the Minnesota Vikings, and purple lilacs. He proudly bragged about his nieces and nephews and their accomplishments. He enjoyed supporting them in their varied activities. Dennis had a challenging life, but faced those challenges bravely and always found a way to come out on top.
Dennis is survived by his parents; Richard and Diane Measom Allen, Siblings; Curtis Allen, Wendi Simons (Ed), Natalie Williams (John) and Monica Giffing. He is also survived by beloved nieces and nephews; Cody Allen, Meagan Allen, Jessica Hintze (Nathan), Michael Simons, Tyler Simons, N’tima Preusser (Steven, Anabel, Olive), Jonathan Simons, Ava Williams, Lucy Williams, Casey Giffing (Emily, Clayton), and Jaynee Meyer (Dakoda). He was preceded in death by his grandparents; George Measom, George and Joy Fullmer Measom Peugh, Joseph Berry and Wanda Allen, his nephews; Dustin Curtis Allen, Nicholas Mateo Simons and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Many people supported and cared for Dennis during these last few months. The family would like to thank James Colyar, Scott and Vicki Hatch, the organ transplant team at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, nurses Nicole and Sarah at Belle Vie Hospice and the staff at Provo Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday November 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Walker Funeral Home, 587 S 100 W, Payson, Utah. Friends and Family may visit from 10:00 – 10:45 AM prior to the service. A graveside dedication will take place immediately following the service at Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 S 400 E, Springville, Utah.
We are grateful for the extra time Dennis had on earth due to organ donation. In lieu of flowers, please consider a monetary donation to an organ donor organization.
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