William (Bill) Edgell Allen (71) of Buckeye, AZ formerly of Lompoc, CA, and Anaconda, MT passed away, received his wings, on September 21, 2022, while fishing on the Deschutes River in Oregon.

He was born November 05, 1950, to Charles and Phyllis Allen in Anaconda, MT, the oldest of 4 children. Bill graduated from Anaconda High School in 1969, served in the US Marine Corp as a Sergeant from 1969 to 1973, and continued to study at Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo, CA where he received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

He met the love of his life, Colene, in 1967 and married in 1973. Together they raised 3 children in Lompoc, CA, and retired in Buckeye, AZ. Bill, not only married his wife Colene, he married his best friend. They made marriage look easy. They started and ended each day with I love you and a kiss.

Bill was active in his younger years hunting, fishing, and camping. While raising his kids, he was a very active father, coaching t-ball, softball, and soccer. He also helped in building sets for multiple musicals at the local high school. These were just a few examples of what he did. He was not only a role model for many young adults but also a role model for our community. Bill was an outstanding, respectful, and kind guy, with a great sense of humor and always willing to lend a hand.

Bill was a member of the Anaconda Elks Lodge #239, Knights of Columbus, and St Claire of Assisi Catholic Church.

Many family vacations were often spent at lakes, where he shared his love for fishing and the outdoors with his family and friends. Some passions were fishing, golfing, and pickleball. He enjoyed doing various types of projects as well. Bill was a past president of the SCF Men's Golf Club. He was a friend and neighbor who everyone knew they could count on no matter what. If you knew Bill, you would know how proud he was of his service in the Marine Corp. Semper Fi!

He was preceded in death by his mother Phyllis Allen, brother John Allen, and in-laws Frank and Nona Rooney.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Colene Allen, his father Charles Allen Sr. of Clarkston, WA, his 3 children, Shawnna (Joe) Dechant, Kristi (Frank) Compston, both of Santa Maria CA, and Bill Allen Jr (Chris Klein) of Lompoc, CA; brother Charles (Debbie) Allen Jr of El Mirage, AZ; sister Terri Knox Clarkston, WA; sister-in-law AvaLee (Jim) Thomas Anaconda, MT; 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life Mass is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 17111 W Bell Rd., Surprise, AZ. Reception to follow at the Saguaro Center, Sun City Festival, 26285 W Morrow Dr., Buckeye, AZ.

In Lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice .