Obituary of Gladys Allen

Gladys Louise Sommer Allen was born May 6, 1915, to Louise and John Sommer in Filer, Idaho. Gladys Louise was the first of five children. She lived on the farm until graduating from Twin Fall High School in 1933. Gladys Louise then moved to Long Beach, California, where she met and married John Allen. They raised 3 children. Gladys Louise worked as a supervisor for the Board of Education in Los Angeles until retirement. She and Johnny traveled throughout the United States in their Airstream trailer. In 1979, they moved to Everett, Washington. In 1990, while on a trip to Twin Falls, Idaho, for Gladys Louise's high school reunion, Johnny died. They had been married 54 years. On February 20, Gladys Louise died peacefully at home, and went to be with her Lord Jesus, who she loved faithfully all her life. Gladys Louise is survived by children: Marilyn Louise (Denny) Burke, Walnut CA Carolyn Ann (Richard) Raport, Camano Island WA Daughter-In-Law: Susan Allen, Republic WA Grandchildren: Patrick (Vicki) Burke, CynDee Allen, Richard (Carol) Allen, Gary(Sheryl) Brennan, Shauna Brennan, Kandis Brighton, Sarah (Solon) Scott Jr. Great-grandchildren: Natalie, Steven, Brandon, Anthony, Chris (Shannon), Mike (Briona), Theresa, Sarah (Khalid), Kyle (Katie), Michael (Yulia), James, Anastasia, Alexandra (Andrew), Jonathan, Rebeka (Eric), David, Elizabeth, Christina, Solon III, Jacob and Ariana Great-great-grand-children: Tryston, Ellie Kay and Emmitt James, Wesley Thomas, Eli and Hannah, Samuel, and Hunter. Sisters Betty Griff and Dorothy Woolridge. Extended family Gary Curtis, Susan (Earl) Goshorn, Tricia Perry and family, Sherry (Steve) Maxx and Stephanie, Lori (Bryan) Mitchell and family, Sharon (Russ) Roberts and family, Ron (Carol) and family, Donna Mack and family, Rhonda (Paul) Scandrett and Levi, and Dan Mack. She is preceded in death by Husband John Alfred Allen, son John Alfred Allen II, brothers Elmer Sommer and Bill Sommer, granddaughter Kathleen Burke and great great grandchildren infant twins Robert and John. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday March 3, 2018 from 9:30 am – 11:00 am with funeral services following the viewing at 11 am at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave E. Twin Falls. A graveside service will be held on Monday March 5, 2018 at 11:00 am at Sunset Memorial Park, Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home.»(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered before this line)