Lee Eugene Allen

Lee Eugene Allen, 77, of Hastings, passed away on November 18, 2021, after ongoing health challenges. He was preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Vivian (Shoemaker) Allen; brothers, Lynn Allen, Roger Allen, Gale Allen, and Clifford "Hap" Allen, and his grandson, Zane Allen. He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved, wife, Shirley Allen, his daughter, Christine Allen-Riley, (Matthew) his son, Timothy Allen (Manda), his stepsons, Roger Greeley (Tracey), and Mark Greeley (Cindy), grandchildren Killian Riley, Allison Fordham, Corwin Riley, Adam Greeley, Gavin Allen, Alexandra Allen, and Amiya Greeley, nephew, Aaron Allen, sister-in-law, Vicki Allen, and cousins.

Prior to retiring to his home on Lake Algonquin, Lee worked as a journeyman millwright.  He was a history buff who loved to read and watch MSU sports and made the best vegetable beef soup, and Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Hank Williams Sr. were the soundtrack to his life. He loved nature and found solace on the water and in the woods. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman who loved to travel with his wife Shirley, his wife of thirty-six years. Together, they took many trips to the UP, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, as well as trips out west and down south.

Lee loved a lot of things, but what he loved most was his family—and he loved them unconditionally—especially his grandchildren. Spending time with them was one of his favorite things, and he loved taking them for boat rides around the lake.

Like everyone, he knew his share of grief and happiness, but he was content with his life and his place in it. That place is empty now, and our hearts ache, but his love is still with us, and we'll do our best to continue spreading it around.

A visitation will be held from 7-9 pm on Friday, December 3rd, at Girrbach Funeral Home: 328 Broadway, Hastings, MI. The funeral will take place Saturday December 4th, at noon at Thornapple Valley Church; 2750 M-43, Hastings, MI with a luncheon to follow. Those who wish, donations can be made to Faith Hospice, https://faithhospicecare.org/donate/, 2100 Raybrook SE, Suite 300; Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.