Donald Keith Allen
passed away August 28, 2018 at the age of 90 in Tulsa, OK. He was born September 4, 1927 to Daniel &
Coletta (Durr) Allen in Minnewaukan, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of
55 years, Mildred Kathleen Nichols Allen; his brothers Virgil &
Eugene; his son Joseph Donald.
He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Christy Allen Bennett
and son in law Joe Bennett; grandson, Justin Allen Bennett and granddaughter,
Brooke Bennett Peaker. He has five great
grandsons, Trey Peaker, Jace Bennett, James Peaker, Porter Bennett & Baker
Bennett all of Tulsa. He is also
survived by his fiancé Leta Faye Wann.
At the age of 15, Don joined the Navy and served in WWII in
the Pacific Theatre. He was honorably
discharged. He met and married the love
of his life, Millie in Los Angeles, CA.
Don worked at the Holton Motor Company in Poteau before opening Don
Allen’s Garage and then later Don Allen’s Machine Shop. He was retired but loved working on motors
and transmissions. Don and Millie and all
of their friends loved to dance. They
were a joy to watch in true ballroom style.
Don loved flying airplanes. Don,
Jim Mixon & Lawrence Dickerson were pilot friends in the 1960’s. They built the second structure at the Poteau
Airport and were in the skies as much as possible.
Few people are lucky enough to have true love twice in
their lives. He and Leta cherished their
time together. They went on cruises and
traveled extensively with the Carl Albert State College Senior Group until he
suffered a stroke three years ago. He
moved to Tulsa in July to be closer to family.
He was a long time member of Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church. He also loved attending senior
activities with Leta at First Baptist Church in Poteau.
He was an outstanding man who believed that honesty and
integrity were the most important virtues.
He was the most wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather in
the world. He will be truly missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name
to Autism Speaks (act.autismspeaks.org) or Susan B. Komen For the Cure.
Services will be 10 am, Monday, September 3, 2018 at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau with Father Jim Caldwell
officiating. The Rosary will be held at
2:30 pm, Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau.
Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.
Charline “Linda” Killion, 67, of Poteau, OK passed
away Thursday, August 30, 2018, in Poteau.
Linda was born December 2, 1950, in Poteau, OK to Clyde L. & Ruby
(Armstrong) Killion. She was preceded in death by brothers, “Blue” Shep &
Herb Killion; sisters, Mildred & Bobby Joe Killion & Lou Burgess.
