This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Allen, Monroe, Bloomer, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6334/mb.ashx Message Board Post: October 30, 2012 The News Guard Lincoln City, OR 97367 Clarence Scott Allen Clarence Scott Allen, 81, of Lincoln City, Ore., died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. The youngest of six siblings, Clarence was born at home in Westfir, Ore., to Dona and Ezra Monroe Allen. His early boyhood, in the forested hills and valleys surrounding the North Fork of the Willamette River, was filled with exploring and swimming. "Working" soon became the focus of his life, and that focus continued with a never-ending list of projects to do! Shortly before he died, when asked by his daughter-in-law what were the pertinent happenings in his life, he thought for just a moment and said, "Well, there were four: Number One was joining the Navy; Number Two was getting an education; Number Three was marrying Suzanne; and Number Four was going overseas with the overseas school system." He expanded on the four, and I can only say I wish his answer could have been recorded. The importance of family and life-long learning and respecting other people and their differences was paramount throughout his life. Clarence graduated from Oakridge High School in 1949; had a tour with the U.S. Navy which included a one-year cruise through the Far East; received his B.S. and M.Ed. from the University of Oregon and his Ph.D. from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila Philippines. He taught in Beaverton, Ore., before going overseas where he soon became a principal; for 30 years, he focused on developing facilities for teachers to provide the very best education for their students. He was an innovative administrator and an exemplary leader who cared about the people under his supervision. His honors and accolades over the decades could fill volumes! Taiwan, the Republic of the Philippines and Germany were "home" for the Allen family for 34 years. What a marvelous life he had! Clarence is survived by his wife of 50 years, Suzanne; his son and wife, Craig and Annette Allen of Beaverton, Ore.; his daughter and husband, Kristen and Dwayne Bloomer; grandsons, Kieran and Conner of Ramstein, Germany; his only surviving sibling, Bob Allen of Yakima, Wash.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Naomi, Anne and Alta; and brother, Ulas. A celebration of his life will be held in Lincoln City at the Side Door Cafe on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m., and a final tribute will be held at the Pioneer Cemetery in Westfir, Ore., during the summer of 2013. If you wish to make a contribution in his memory, please consider the Central Oregon Coast Humane Society, Beach Bark Program, at the Historic Anchor Inn, 4417 S.W. Highway 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367. 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.