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- SHIRLEY J. (Krueger) ALLEN, age 95, went to her eternal home on November 17, 2020. She was born to Edward and Hazel Krueger on March 30, 1925. A graduate and life long resident of North Tonawanda, she went to work at Bell Aerospace during WWII followed by Wurlitzer Co, then Carborundum where she met and married Warren “Bud” Allen. Shirley also worked at her Dad’s store – Krueger’s Market – then Snackwagon and Sanborn Greenhouses. Shirley loved to travel and camp throughout North America, taking time to listen to songbirds serenading in the air, smelling the beautiful flowers, and admiring all of God’s creation. She belonged to many camping clubs, including NCHA, Ken-Ton-A-Wanderers, Coachman, and Winnebago. She also enjoyed an uplifting spiritual journey to the Holy Land. Shirley was the oldest lifelong member of St. Mark, being active in the Women’s Ministry, LWML, and the Quilters group. Her faith in the Lord was a role model for her 4 children and others alike. She loved to sing hymns, silly songs, and campfire favorites. In between travels, Shirley loved to watch her flowerbed gardens bloom all summer long and was a charter member of the Wheatfield Garden Club. She was also an active helper in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts with her children, and helped 5 sons & grandsons achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Shirley is survived by a son, Gilbert Allen, daughter Kathy (Laird) Burkett, and son-in-law Robert McCall. Also 6 Grandchildren – Jennifer (Jason) Gallo, Daniel (Xue) Allen, Laird “Josh” (Liz) Burkett, Larry (Amanda) Burkett, Matthew (Julie) McCall, and Todd McCall. And her Great Grandchildren, who brought her great joy – Ethan, Emma, and Ella Gallo. Shirley is predeceased by her husband Warren “Bud” Allen, two children Rick Allen and Cheryl McCall, a granddaughter Laura Burkett, and brother James (Carol) Krueger. Visitation will be at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St, North Tonawanda on Saturday, November 28 from 9:00-11:00 with funeral service immediately following at 11:00. Masks required. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice.
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