Ronald Eugene Allen was born July 16, 1936 in Seattle, WA to Esther Violet Allen. He passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 at St. Peters Providence Hospital after a brief illness.  He is survived by his children Cheryl Frable (Scott) Tenino, WA, Carolyn Blalock (Darrell) Prescott Valley, AZ,  Jeffrey Allen (Rosa) Tacoma, WA.  His grandchildren: Sara Conine, Tenino, WA, Hunter Blalock (Diana), Rincon, GA, Jordan Allen, Tacoma, WA and great granddaughter Diana Rose Blalock, Rincon Georgia.

Also, his love Nancy Griggs who shared the last 7 years of his life with him and they had so much fun and never had a fight!  At the age of 83 he found he had a ½ brother Gary Puckett and ½ sister Sylvia Coverdale and got to spend time with them. He grew up in the Pacific NW and lived here his entire life.  He was a hard worker who always had at least 1 but often several jobs and had many talents.  He eventually became a photographer for the Washington State Patrol and then his private Photography Studio, Ron Allen Photography in Olympia.  He took pictures of so many local events and was a staff photographer at the Puyallup Fair for 47 years..  Golfing, biking, walking & some fishing kept him active.  His love of golf took him to become a steward at The Valley Golf Course.  He loved playing poker and pool at the Elks club and was part of a group that played together for 50 years.  He has been loved by many because of his infectious positive attitude and welcoming personality.  He loved a good solid handshake, even on the day he passed.  He had 30 years of retirement and enjoyed traveling and so much more.  With a great sense of humor and happy nature, he had many friends for over 50 years.  He accepted everyone unless they crossed him.  Dad, you are already missed and I hope you get all the M&M's you can possibly eat.