- Date Of Birth: November 29, 1946
- Date Of Death: October 5, 2014
- State: Idaho
Marla Jensen Allen, one of the most selfless people to ever grace the earth, returned home October 5th to the God who gave her life. Our wife, mother, and grandmother passed peacefully from this world into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and the joyful embraces of loved ones who have awaited her return.
Marla was born November 29, 1946, in Spokane, Washington. The youngest of five children and raised on the family dairy, she developed a strong work ethic and learned to sacrifice at a young age. While attending Brigham Young University, she met the love of her life. She married Chris Allen in the Idaho Falls Temple August 25, 1967.
Learning was a lifelong passion.
She is survived by her sweetheart and husband of 47 years, Chris Allen; her eight children: Jeff (Annette) Allen, Erin (Mark) Madsen, Greg (Tieryn) Allen, Brooke (Bill) Camp, Holly (Abe) Smith, Ben (Heidi) Allen, Ashley (Morris) Poole, and Todd (Kim) Allen; and her 30 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, LaMar and Theodora Jensen, and her grandson, Zachary Allen.
She was thankful for the impact of her family, friends and students on her life and bids them farewell “until we meet again.”
The family would like to express their thanks to the doctors and staff of Legacy Hospice for providing wonderful support and care throughout her prolonged illness.
