Paul W. Allan

Our loving husband, father and grand-father Paul W. Allan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family January 9, 2011.



He was born September 29, 1926 in Springville, Utah to Wilber Frank and Leona (Roylance) Allan. Paul grew up in Springville, and was the oldest of three children.



On July 23, 1953 Paul married his sweetheart RaVae Allan. Paul and RaVae were later sealed for time and eternity in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple on July 23, 1999.



Paul graduated from Springville High School and attended BYU after serving in the United States Navy during World War II. Paul was a proud employee of the Birrell Pepsi bottling company and retired from the same as General Sales Manager.



He was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and camping with his family. Paul loved watching sports like the Jazz, all football and BYU as long as they were winning. Paul was an excellent marksman and enjoyed spending Saturdays at the gun range.



Paul and RaVae have 5 children; Brad (Julie)Allan Mapleton, UT, Melanie (Craig) Jorgensen American Fork, UT, Jeff (Tara) Allan McCammon, ID, Michelle (Rick) Gout Payson, UT, Travis (Dawn) Allan Hooper, UT. They have 20 grandchildren and an ever increasing number of great grandchildren.



Paul was preceded in death by his parents, both siblings, Shirley Diamond and Calvin Allan, and a grandson Bronson Sam Jorgensen.



Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 14 at the Mapleton 16th Ward, 1316 South Main, Mapleton, UT. Viewings for friends and family will be held on Thursday from 6-8 pm at the Wheeler Mortuary, 82 West 400 North, Mapleton and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment at the Evergreen Cemetery, Springville following the services.