Kenneth (Ken) Benson Allen

Kenneth (Ken) Benson Allen was born December 1, 1953, in Nampa, Idaho, to Wendell Benson (Ben) Allen and Rosemary Bischoff Allen. Ken, was their second child and first son. Ken passed away November 30, 2024, in Bountiful, Utah, a day before his 71st birthday.

Ken attended and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. After graduation he furthered his education at Ricks College, BYU, and received an MBA from Boise State. He interrupted his education to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala.  He loved his mission, the people he served, and the Spanish language.

Ken was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a boy he loved the Scouting program and proudly became an Eagle Scout. Later in life he helped several boys receive their Eagle Scout awards. He was kind, intelligent and friendly. While working for H&R Block he used his Spanish helping clients with their taxes. His knowledge of tax law brought clients back year after year. He loved golfing with his dad, winning several golf tournaments together. He had a respectable handicap and had several Holes-in-One to his credit.

Ken had the best smile which lit up the room. He had a great sense of humor, and loved laughing at any joke, especially the ones he told. Even when his health was failing he was always pleasant and never complaining.

Ken loved Boise State and BYU Sports. He followed each sports season, knowing players and their statistics. He had an amazing memory.

Ken was sustained by his strong testimony and love for Jesus Christ and His gospel. He was a pure, kind soul. He had many challenges, but met them with faith and patience. To all who knew him he will be remembered for his goodness.

Ken is survived by siblings, Larraine (Jon) Rowberry of Sandy, Utah; Wendy (Gary) McNee of Pocatello, Idaho; Annalee Allen of San Carlos, California; John (Nina) Allen of Rosamond, California, and Julie (Tim) Hopkins of Lake Orion, Michigan.

A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Rose Hill Cemetery.