This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ALLEN, BAHR, OLSEN, HOLROYD, LUDWIG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26979/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ALLEN, Audrey Jean Age 83 Of Gull Lake, MI Audrey Jean Allen, age 83, of Gull Lake, MI, died unexpectedly Monday morning, August 30, 2010, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Audrey was born May 26, 1927 in Kalamazoo, MI and was a lifetime area resident. She was the daughter of Andrew P. and Helen L. (Bahr) Olsen. Audrey was a 1945 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and attended Western Michigan University for two years. She and her husband, Flateau traveled the world quite extentisively and after his death, family cruise's were a mainstay. Audrey enjoyed playing a round of golf anytime with friends at Gull Lake Country Club, of which she was a member. She was an avid Bridge player, who did not like to lose. Audrey was truly a wonderful lady, mother, grandmother and special friend, who will be greatly missed by all! On July 26, 1947, in Kalamazoo, Audrey was united in marriage to Flateau Allen, who preceded her in death on February 9, 1998. Surviving are her two daughters, Leanne J. (Ralph) Holroyd o! f Charleston, SC and Louise J. Ludwig of Hickory Corners, MI; by her son, Scott F. (Holly) Allen of Gull Lake; five grandchildren, Aaron (Irene) Allen, Rachel Allen, Daniel (Nicole) Holroyd, Nicholas (Caitlin) Holroyd and Laci Ludwig; a great grandchild, Logan Holroyd and by her brother, Chuck (Dora) Olsen of Oshtemo, MI. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents. At the request of Audrey's family, friends will be received by the family on Thursday, September 2nd from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Richland Chapel, 9170 East D Avenue, Richland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Audrey's honor may be made to Pretty Lake Vacation Camp, 9123 Q Avenue, Mattawan, MI, 49071. Personal messages for the family may be placed at: www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 1, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.