Brandon Allen

BRANDON ALLEN RIRIE, ID -- Brandon Ross Allen, 23, of Ririe, died December 13, 2003, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, one day after receiving serious injuries to his head while at work in Ririe. He was born February 15, 1980, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ross Michael Allen and Cara Lynn Miller Allen. In 1989, Brandon's mother returned to Ririe with her sons, Joseph and Brandon, and they became the Fifth Generation of the Nield family to reside in Ririe. He graduated from Ririe High School in 1998. At the time of his death Brandon was working two jobs, one at the Ashton Living Center and the other at the Ririe Grain & Feed Co Op. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. In his short life Brandon touched the lives of many. He loved life, he loved people, and he loved football. He had just finished his third season as the Junior Varsity Football Assistant Coach in Ririe. He loved the young men he coached and they loved him. He played four seasons for the Idaho Falls Mustangs Semi Pro Football Team, who had just won their second straight League Championship. He loved to exercise, work out, and teach others how to treat their bodies with respect. He was always happy, was a peacemaker, and was full of goodness. Our hearts go out to all his friends and those who loved him, especially Angie Skidmore and her family, Randy & DonnaLynn Skidmore of Idaho Falls. Surviving are his Mother and Stepfather, Cara [Rob] Smith; his Brother, Joseph [Shannon] Allen; Stepbrother, Mikle Garrison [Megan] Smith; and Stepsisters, Gaynor [Burt] Smith; Jennifer [Jason] Gustaves; and Julie [Clint] Thomson; his Uncle, Brian [Linda] Miller; and his Aunts, DeOnne [Hank] Thomas and Jana [Kirk] Astel; and many, many cousins – especially, Art Thomas, whom Brandon loved and considered a friend and brother. Brandon was preceded in death by many relatives and especially dear to him was his grandmother, Bernice Harrop. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at the Ririe LDS Stake Center, 14061 North 130 East, Ririe, with Bishop Robert Johnson of the Ririe 1st Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood East Side Chapel (963 S. Ammon Road) and Wednesday beginning at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish are invited to make a contribution to the education scholarship fund that has been set up in Brandon’s memory at Ririe High School.