Gary Patrick Allen

Gary Patrick Allen passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the age of 75 years old alongside his beautiful wife, Marcia Allen. Gary was born on April 9, 1944 in San Francisco to Robert and Bertha Allen. Shortly before his first birthday, Gary’s father was killed on Okinawa while serving in the U.S. armed forces during WWII. Upon Robert’s death, Bertha and the children moved to Montague, where they made their home. Gary attended Montague Grammar School, and then Yreka High School, where he played football, basketball, baseball, and met Marcia. After graduating from YHS, he went to College of the Siskiyous and Southern Oregon College in 1972, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minor in English. Gary married the love of his life, Marcia Foster, on December 26, 1964. Gary worked for the Siskiyou County Assessor’s Office before going to work at Dick Millington’s accounting office in Mt. Shasta. In 1976, Gary opened his own accounting firm in Yreka, and together with Marcia, Gary Allen CPA became a staple for the City of Yreka and Siskiyou County. Gary was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Foundation, as well as a member of the State Board of Accountancy in California and Oregon. Gary stayed very involved in his community outside of work, which included coaching Little League baseball, Pop-Warner Football, a member of the Cattlemen’s Association, and the Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Yreka Elks, Mason’s, Board of Directors for Yreka High School and the YMCA. He was an avid outdoorsman and family man. Gary was preceded in death by his brothers, E. Robert Allen and Lloyd Martin. He is survived by his wife Marcia Allen of 55 years and his children: Tristan (Monet) Allen and Dr. Trevor (Heather) Allen. He was the cherished Opa to five grandchildren: Lindsey (Nicolas) Marois, Justin (Raquel) Allen, Marissa Allen, Mackenzie (fiancé Tyler Johnson) Allen, Zane Allen, three great-grandchildren: Keenan Marois, Elsie Marois, and Luca Allen. He also leaves behind three sisters-in-law: Kay Allen, Tonja Martin, and Beverly Foster. Gary’s memory will live on through his generosity and love for his community. A stranger to no one; he touched countless lives and we are all better because of him. A Celebration of Life will be held for Gary at Yreka High School’s New Gym on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow at the same location. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the memory of Gary Allen to: United Scholarships, Inc. PO Box 1328 Yreka, CA 96097

Gary Patrick Allen

April 9, 1944 - February 17, 2020