Mark Douglas Allen
Age 57, of Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2019, with his family surrounding him. Mark was born to Ron and Ruth Allen on May 21, 1961. Mark was an avid lover of all things musical from writing music to playing instruments. Mark was a faith leader at his church, Cedar Street Church, and played bass guitar for the church ensemble. Mark was an admired member of the community and his church.
Mark loved life and most of all loved his children whom he is survived by Douglas, Daniel (Ryan), and David (Emily) Allen. Mark is also survived by his siblings Chris, Mike, Tim, and Kathy.
The Family will receive visitors Friday, February 22, 2019, at 1 p.m. and funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. both at the Cedar Street Church, 1705 Cedar St., Holt, MI. There will be a luncheon following the service.
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Kathy Ball
March 5, 2019 at 10:22 amOur dear Mark proved that optimism in the face of hard times can triumph. He exemplified the meaning of the word “faithful”. He was so so proud of his sons and threw himself into life with a smile on his face. You had to really pay attention when in conversation with him….his mind was so full of things he wanted to share that he could often leave us in the dust. He will be missed more than words can say. He was so so special. Our prayers will continue for his three wonderful sons and the rest of our family.
Chelsea Moore
February 28, 2024 at 7:31 pmIt’s been 5 years. I still think about you all the time. I know you are here with me. But I’m still mad we had to part ways. I still find myself unable to process that my favorite person is not here to hang out with me.
But also, the time we had were the best years.
I guess this was easiest.
I don’t want to do anything, Mark. I just want to forget it all.
Days I felt like that you were always out on the porch waiting to cheer me up. Every time. 100% of the time you made me feel like keeping on.
These days I don’t feel like keeping on, and I don’t really have any friends to play with or laugh with to pass the time.
I miss making burgers and hot dogs. I miss ice cream and marshmallows. I miss walking to the food bank every Tuesday. I miss playing music so loud the whole block could hear it. I miss going to Best Buy. I miss dressing up in hilarious outfits. I miss my best neighbor ever.
Send me a reminder, Mark.
I would love that so much.
You are never never never forgotten.
I love you.
Thank you for spending your last 3 years with me. I am beyond blessed and lucky.