Paul Allen

PAUL ALLEN 81 of Oakland, Oregon passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in Cottage Grove, Oregon. He was born May 12, 1930 in Olds, Alberta, Canada to Leta E. Allen and Ernest L. Warner. Paul graduated from Yoncalla High School and then went on to vocational tech school. He owned and operated his own logging truck, Woolley Logging Co. for 20 years and Mazama Timber Co. After retiring from the timber industry Paul went into Real Estate. He loved hunting and fishing and in later years he started bowling. Paul served on the Yoncalla School Board and attended the Yoncalla United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 35 years Jeanette Ross Allen of Oakland, Oregon; daughter Kathi Allen of Woodburn, Oregon; son Jim Allen and his wife Tami of Sutherlin, Oregon; step-sons Richard Pierce and his wife Cindy of Parma, Idaho and Steven Pierce and his wife Chris of Goodyear, Arizona; sister Lois Bridger and her husband Walter of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; grandchildren Kayte', Kristoffer, Gabe and Travis; 11 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Pauline R. Allen. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 9, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Yoncalla United Methodist Church. Pastor Paul Glazner will officiate. Graveside services will follow within the grounds of the Yoncalla Pioneer Cemetery. A time to visit will be held at the Rice Hill RV Park following the services. Contributions may be made in Paul's memory to Yoncalla High School Scholarships.