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Allan was born in Oregon City on June 14, 1955, and moved to Lebanon, Oregon at the age of one.

Allan grew up in Lebanon and met his future wife when he was 16 and she was 15. He graduated there in 1973. Allan went on to work odd jobs and hitchhike around the country as far away as Ohio.

Allan became a security guard in 1982 in Lebanon.

After 10 years of friendship Allan and Roxanne married in 1983.

After a few years they moved to Mesa, Arizona, and then back to Bend around 1987.

He worked as a security guard at Mountain View Mall before becoming a police officer in Sisters in 1993. He retired with Deschutes County as a deputy in 2008.

He loved spending time with his wife hiking, fishing, and hunting. He also enjoyed his cigars and especially loved reading the Bible over and over again.

He is survived by his wife, Roxanne; his mom, Donna; brother R.C. and his family; Roxanne’s family; and four godchildren.

His memorial was held in Sheridan, Oregon, on March 25.