James Allen

James Henry Allen - 03/15/2003 James Henry Allen - 03/15/2003 JAMES HENRY 'JIM" ALLEN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- James Henry “Jim” Allen, 46, of Idaho Falls, died March 15, 2003 at his home from a heart attack. He was born August 5, 1956, in Idaho Falls, to James LaVern Allen and Helen Tippetts Allen. He grew up in Idaho Falls attending Emerson and Hawthorne Elementaries, O. E. Bell Jr. High School and Idaho Falls High School. He married Sidney LaFaye Dixon on December 17, 1980 in Jackson, Wyoming. She preceded him in death August 8, 2002. He worked for Idaho Falls School District #91 as a custodian. He played guitar in the local band “Highlife.” He enjoyed teaching the guitar to younger kids, never met a person he didn’t like, and loved everyone, especially his nieces, nephews and all animals. Survivors include:Father: James LaVern Allen, Brother: Gayle “Skip” (Tammy) Allen,Brother: Dee “Lucky” (Lori) Allen, all of Idaho Falls, IDSister: Juanita (Randy) Carter, Shingletown, CASister: Jackie (Greg) Oversen, Apache Junction, AZ14 Nieces and NephewsHe was preceded in death by his grandparents, his mother and his wife. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2003, at the Iona Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, and will gather Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) before proceeding to the cemetery. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. If you would like to offer your condolences fill in the form below. Name E-Mail Message [ Previous Obituary - L. Dale Hunt | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Orvil Bird ]