Son of Sylvanus Allen and Minetta Kathryn Rees
Obituary of Willard Allen; The Livermore Herald, 18 Feb 1922
Death of Willard Allen Regretted Passes Tuesday Following An Operation for Appendicitis
A feeling of deep regret and sadness was widespread in the Livermore Valley this week as the result of the untimely death of Willard Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Allen, which occurred on Tuesday morning following an operation for appendicitis several days before. The news of the operation came as a surprise and when it was followed a few days later by the announcement of his death it was a shock to the entire community.
Deceased was a native of the Livermore Valley aged 17 years. He attended the Townsend school and until recently was a member of the second year class of the Livermore high school, where he was a popular student and a member of the athletic teams. His death was deeply regretted by his schoolmates and other friends in the valley, as well as by the wide circle of acquaintances and friends of his family.
Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Allen, two sisters--Mrs. Leo Hansen and Miss Viola Allen--and three brothers--Clifford, Roy and Earl Allen.
The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from Foresters Hall under the auspices of Court Livermore, No. 77, F. of A. Chief Ranger Percy Groth conducted the fraternal ceremonies. Rev. N. S. Fiscus of the Presbyterian Church spoke, and the eulogy was pronounced by Principal Herbert Lee of the Livermore high school. The entire student body of the high school attended. The casket bearers were members of Court Livermore, and the honorary pall bearers were high school students, and friends of the deceased. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery;
Comment: Cemetery was known as "Masonic Cemetery" at time of burial.
Obituary of Willard Allen; The Livermore Herald, 18 Feb 1922
Death of Willard Allen Regretted Passes Tuesday Following An Operation for Appendicitis
A feeling of deep regret and sadness was widespread in the Livermore Valley this week as the result of the untimely death of Willard Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Allen, which occurred on Tuesday morning following an operation for appendicitis several days before. The news of the operation came as a surprise and when it was followed a few days later by the announcement of his death it was a shock to the entire community.
Deceased was a native of the Livermore Valley aged 17 years. He attended the Townsend school and until recently was a member of the second year class of the Livermore high school, where he was a popular student and a member of the athletic teams. His death was deeply regretted by his schoolmates and other friends in the valley, as well as by the wide circle of acquaintances and friends of his family.
Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Allen, two sisters--Mrs. Leo Hansen and Miss Viola Allen--and three brothers--Clifford, Roy and Earl Allen.
The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from Foresters Hall under the auspices of Court Livermore, No. 77, F. of A. Chief Ranger Percy Groth conducted the fraternal ceremonies. Rev. N. S. Fiscus of the Presbyterian Church spoke, and the eulogy was pronounced by Principal Herbert Lee of the Livermore high school. The entire student body of the high school attended. The casket bearers were members of Court Livermore, and the honorary pall bearers were high school students, and friends of the deceased. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery;
Comment: Cemetery was known as "Masonic Cemetery" at time of burial.
Son of Sylvanus Allen and Minetta Kathryn Rees
Obituary of Willard Allen; The Livermore Herald, 18 Feb 1922
Death of Willard Allen Regretted Passes Tuesday Following An Operation for Appendicitis
A feeling of deep regret and sadness was widespread in the Livermore Valley this week as the result of the untimely death of Willard Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Allen, which occurred on Tuesday morning following an operation for appendicitis several days before. The news of the operation came as a surprise and when it was followed a few days later by the announcement of his death it was a shock to the entire community.
Deceased was a native of the Livermore Valley aged 17 years. He attended the Townsend school and until recently was a member of the second year class of the Livermore high school, where he was a popular student and a member of the athletic teams. His death was deeply regretted by his schoolmates and other friends in the valley, as well as by the wide circle of acquaintances and friends of his family.
Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Allen, two sisters--Mrs. Leo Hansen and Miss Viola Allen--and three brothers--Clifford, Roy and Earl Allen.
The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from Foresters Hall under the auspices of Court Livermore, No. 77, F. of A. Chief Ranger Percy Groth conducted the fraternal ceremonies. Rev. N. S. Fiscus of the Presbyterian Church spoke, and the eulogy was pronounced by Principal Herbert Lee of the Livermore high school. The entire student body of the high school attended. The casket bearers were members of Court Livermore, and the honorary pall bearers were high school students, and friends of the deceased. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery;
Comment: Cemetery was known as "Masonic Cemetery" at time of burial.
Obituary of Willard Allen; The Livermore Herald, 18 Feb 1922
Death of Willard Allen Regretted Passes Tuesday Following An Operation for Appendicitis
A feeling of deep regret and sadness was widespread in the Livermore Valley this week as the result of the untimely death of Willard Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Allen, which occurred on Tuesday morning following an operation for appendicitis several days before. The news of the operation came as a surprise and when it was followed a few days later by the announcement of his death it was a shock to the entire community.
Deceased was a native of the Livermore Valley aged 17 years. He attended the Townsend school and until recently was a member of the second year class of the Livermore high school, where he was a popular student and a member of the athletic teams. His death was deeply regretted by his schoolmates and other friends in the valley, as well as by the wide circle of acquaintances and friends of his family.
Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Allen, two sisters--Mrs. Leo Hansen and Miss Viola Allen--and three brothers--Clifford, Roy and Earl Allen.
The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from Foresters Hall under the auspices of Court Livermore, No. 77, F. of A. Chief Ranger Percy Groth conducted the fraternal ceremonies. Rev. N. S. Fiscus of the Presbyterian Church spoke, and the eulogy was pronounced by Principal Herbert Lee of the Livermore high school. The entire student body of the high school attended. The casket bearers were members of Court Livermore, and the honorary pall bearers were high school students, and friends of the deceased. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery;
Comment: Cemetery was known as "Masonic Cemetery" at time of burial.
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