Marjorie Elaine Allen, age 71, of La Porte, IN passed away on Wednesday August 22, 2012 at La Porte Hospital. On September 25, 1940 she was born the daughter of Franklin S. & Florence (Jones) Fowler Sr. in Sharon, PA. On June 21, 1998 she married William “Bill” Allen; he survives.
She is also survived by her four stepchildren, Rick (Elsa) Allen of Grovertown, IN, Randy Allen of Chesterton, IN, Rodney Allen of La Porte, IN and Ray (Jill) Allen of La Porte, IN; fourteen step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren and two brothers, Franklin (Jeanne) Fowler of Lucerne Valley, CA and Kenneth (Olga) Fowler of Redlands, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Marjorie was a graduate of Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA. She worked as a Physical Therapist for over 35 years. During her career she lived and worked in California, Southern Michigan, and Northern Indiana where she eventually retired. Marjorie was a faithful member of the La Porte Seventh-day Adventist Church. The joy of Marjorie's life was experienced during the 14 years of marriage with her husband Bill. She will always be remembered for her sweet spirit and the never ending care and compassion that she extended to others.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday August 26, 2012 at 11AM at the La Porte Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Bill Payne and Pastor David and Ginny Allen officiating.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 4-8 PM at the church. A private graveside service will be held at Pine Lake Cemetery in La Porte, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Door Prairie Adventist Christian School or Your Story Hour, a Christian radio program for children.
Cutler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com