Birth date: Jun 3, 1917 Death date: Aug 16, 2009
Moira Elizabeth Allen, age 92, of Spring Lake passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009. She was born on June 3, 1917 in Detroit to Thomas and Eileen (Shannon) Gibson. Moira graduated from Michigan State University in June 1938 with Read Obituary
To Doug and your entire family.... Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this very difficult time. We never had the pleasure of knowing your mother... but from what we have read... We are sure she was one amazing woman. Hope you find comfort in knowing she is at peace.
Love and friendship.... The Allerton's##imported-begin##Paul & Teresa Allerton ##imported-end##
Dear Family:
I've know Moira for a short time, but it seemed we knew each other forever. If we could all have the life and zest for life she had! She was interesting and always interested in what I was doing, my family, even my dogs.
I enjoyed our times together and will miss her very much.She was a classy lady##imported-begin##Joan Leder##imported-end##
Dear Allen Family,
I was only an acquaintance of Moira's through a mutual friend, the late Jane Schroeder. Both Jane and Moira were old enough to be my mother, but after a certain point in life age makes no difference at all. I would sometimes see Moira when I popped in to visit Jane on Coles Park. And when Jane was no longer able to drive, I became the designated driver on one occasion so that she could visit Moira at her lovely home.
It was always a pleasure to see Moira, either in concert with Jane, or running into her (perhaps at Meijer's) on my own. She was such a lovely, confident, and I would say, elegant lady. And she was immensely (and rightfully) proud of her family.
My condolences to you all.
Mary Springer##imported-begin##mary springer##imported-end##
What a smart and wonderful lady your Mom, Grandma and Friend. Our thoughts and prayers were with you today, as you celebrated her life. We were so sorry to be able to join you to honor her life and memory. Indeed it was a pleasure to serve with Moira on the first board of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. She always had ideas and was the first to say yes to a new volunteer effort. We will all miss her.
Big hugs, Dottie and Mart##imported-begin##Dottie and Mart Johnson##imported-end##
To the Allen family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will remember the times spent with Moira. May your memories give you comfort always.
The Oetter Family##imported-begin##Paul & Nancie Oetter##imported-end##
We are both quite saddened by Moira's passing. Dad had tremendous affection for her as both a colleague and a friend. Of course I had a different perspective as a student. I feared her, because I could never get away with anything I shouldn't - and I loved her, because she always challenged me to do more and be better than my expectations for myself. She had confidence in me which made me a better student and a better person throughout my life.
She will be missed.##imported-begin##Mel & Jim Hall##imported-end##
Doug, Denny, Tom, and families-
We're so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such an impressive woman, and she and your dad made our family holidays even better. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Mike & Sheila McDonald##imported-end##
Mrs. Allan was a fine example of a teacher who instilled character into her students. She was gracious!
Gods Blessings and peace to her family !
Philip & Nancy Bareham family##imported-begin##Philip & Nancy Bareham family##imported-end##
Dear Allen family, I was honored to teach at SL JR/Sr High with Moira from 1960 until her retirement.She was a real "LADY" and a mentor to me! She had so much energy and concern for every student and teacher and that along with an excellent knowledge of history made her one of the "Greats"!! Her winning personality caused her to make and retain friends. She always asked about our four children and was interested in their lives and their progress. For years she has been supportive of my music and organ playing at St. Mary's and this too is appreciated. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely John (Greg) and Claire Bryson##imported-begin##John G and Claire Bryson##imported-end##
Sharing your sorrow! Thinking of you at this difficult time with caring thoughts and heartfelt sympathy. Moira was a FINE LADY---and we all knew it!##imported-begin##Jan Bussard##imported-end##
