Geneva “Elaine” Allen, age 89, of Wolf Point, MT passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point.
Elaine was born on October 2, 1924 in Kellertown, Iowa, the daughter of Tomi and Olive Rush Ballew. She graduated from high school in Boone, Iowa in 1942. On a trip to visit relatives in Montana she met and married Chet Allen on October 12, 1946. To this union 4 children were born, Sandra, Tomi, David, and Mary.
Elaine and Chet purchased a farm in the Sunnyside community south of Wolf Point in 1960 and made their home there until Chet’s death in 1991. After Chet’s death, Elaine purchased a home in Wolf Point and lived there until 2008 when she moved into the Faith Home where she lived until her death. While at the home, she enjoyed riding her scooter chair around, playing cards and bingo, doing word puzzles, and listening to lady Wolves Basketball games on the radio.
Elaine is survived by her daughters, Sandra Kerby and Mary Anderson both of Billings, MT; son, David (Edie) Allen of Wolf Point; sister-in-law, Francis Poulas of Billings; grandchildren, Brandi (Kyle) Stone-Chilla of Portland, OR, Chris Black of Billings, A.J. Allen of Wolf Point, Jesse Allen of Williston, ND, Kristen Anderson of Billings, and Jimmy (Leslie) Jensen of Lewistown, MT; great grandchildren, Hannah and Gavin Black of Glasgow, Kenzie and Karter Anderson of Billings, and Chelsea and Kayla Jensen of Lewistown, Mt; and 2 nieces and 2 nephews and their families.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Chet Allen; son, Tomi Ray Allen; and niece, Vicky Schutt.
The family will receive friends at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 4 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Family and Friends Service
7:00 p.m.
Thursday April 3, 2014
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 4, 2014
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Service Schedule
Family and Friends Service
7:00 p.m.
Thursday April 3, 2014
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 4, 2014
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
Our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Elaine was such a sweet lady that always had time to say a few words no matter how busy she was. I especially remember all of us from the area regularly gathering for coffee and cookies at Anna Casterlines waiting on our Schwans man to come. Those were good days . There were many laughs and good memories that I cherish. Elaine and Chet were good neighbors. Your family will be kept in prayer. May it be comforting to know that we will see our loved ones again. God bless your family
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Kathy Dunne says
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I hope you find comfort and peace in the memories you all shared.
Kathy Dunne
Wally and Earlene Sexton says
We were so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing.
Remember all the times we made homemade ice cream and your Dad thought maybe we shouldn’t do it as often because we would get so full? Those were great days.
Wally and Earlene and family
Donna McMahon says
I am so sorry for your loss, Elaine was a dear friend to me and she will be missed. I will continue to keep the family in daily prayer and want you to know that my heart goes out to each one of you for your loss. Elaine is now in the presence of the Lord and reunited with her loved ones. God Bless each one of you. Donna McMahon
Penny (Good) and Monte Schikora says
Sorry to hear of the loss of Elaine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I found many Scriptures that were a big help to me when I lost my folks. One especially is Rev. 21:4 which offers a wonderful hope for us. I remember spending time visiting with both Chet and Elaine and how Earl and Mildred considered them good friends. I know she will be missed by many but always cherish those good memories made over the years.
Suzanne (Scott) Durrant says
Sorry cuz, about your mom. I so remember the house in the ground in Wolf Point.
Glad I was able to visit with her when my sister Cecil and I came out a few years ago.
Larry and Earlene Dempsey says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. She will be dearly missed but you have precious and wonderful memories to cherish and share always..
Larry and Earlene