Donald Lee Allen's Obituary
Donald Lee Allen passed away December 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 8, 1953, in Torrance, California, to Earl Venar Allen and Peggy Jeanne Zimmerman Allen. He grew up in Draper and Sandy, Utah. Don married Jeanette Stephens on May 14, 1977. They had two children – Stephen Donald and Heidi Jeanne.
During his life, Don had various jobs. These included working on a mink farm, brick mason, and building portable base pads in Vernal for oil field pumps. He drove dump truck for his Dad’s business, Earl’s Trucking, then moved on to driving for Link Trucking. When they sold out to Godfrey Trucking, he continued driving for them hauling containers - including doubles and triples – across the country. He retired in 2017 due to his health.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, bowling, skiing, gardening, and woodworking. He was especially talented at that and made many beautiful projects.
Don was predeceased by his father, Earl, and his brother, David.
He is survived by his mother Peggy, his wife of 45 years Jeanette, children Stephen and Heidi, sisters Peggy Ann and LuAnn, and many nieces and nephews and their children.
A viewing will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Premier Funeral Home 67 East 8000 South in Salt Lake City. Graveside services will be at Elysian Burial Gardens at 1:00 PM at 1075 East 4580 South in Millcreek.
Condolences and memories may be shared on www.premierfuneral.com
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