Russell Lawrence Allen
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Westminster Station, VT. – Russell Lawrence Allen, 90, of Westminster Station, VT., passed away peacefully at Thompson House in Brattleboro, VT on January 22, 2022. He was born in Westminster, VT. Russell was the son of Herbert and Louise Allen of Westminster, VT.
He is predeceased by his wife Marjory (Peggy) of 66 years, and by his son Mitchell. He was also predeceased by seven siblings; Bill, Margaret, Walter, Raymond, John, Frank and Gladys.
He leaves behind two sisters, Bee & Daisy. He is survived by his four children, Larry (Diane) Allen, Delce (Jack) Porter, Brenda (Tim) Eno and Tammy (Robert) Staudter and their families including 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Russell served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired in the rank of Corporal and served as an Army Medic. He started Allen Brothers in 1956 with his three brothers John, Raymond and Frank. He served as a pastor for many years at the Christian Family Circle Church in Westminster and he was actively involved in Camp Blessing. He also operated Connecticut Valley Orchard in Westminster.
Russell will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and great storytelling as well as his love for the Lord. He was a faithful husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose life centered around his family.
We are grateful to the Thompson House staff for the compassionate care that they provided.
Memorial services will be held in the Spring for those who wish to attend. Memorial contributions can be made to Westminster Cares in Westminster, VT, or the charity of your choice.
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Richard Ostwald
posted January 26, 2022My wife Calre and I had the pleasure of staying with Russ and Peggy as we got advice on building our new church in Wausau,wi,was 1984. Russ took the time to tour the orchards with mr=e and give me the history of the orchards and Camp Blessings. I will always cherish that time with him and PEGGY AND OF COURSE THE PEANUT BUTTER ON SWEET COrn,most of all I will cherish the memory of a man of God and love. Dick and Clare Ostwals,Wausau,WI
Steve Teunis
posted January 26, 2022I will always remember Russ as the great story teller. When I was a young teenager, my parents asked Russ to watch over me as I traveled to Camp Blessing for a week of Teen Camp. This was my first true experience being away from home at a camp in the beautiful mountain hills of VT. I guess one would say I was a city boy even though I didn’t see myself that way, but I sure didn’t have previous experience of hiking the hills that possessed so much history. Russ had the gift of making everything in Gods creation come to life. From stories about old stagecoach roads, to beaver dams. From grafting apple trees to Gods plan for mankind and how we are grafted in. His voice was strong and confident, eyes that grabbed hold of you and his laugh was just contagious. I’ll never forget watching him split an apple in half with his bare hands. Made it look so easy until one decides to try it and realizes takes strong hands. His love for the Lord showed in all that he did. He knew Gods word from cover to cover. I am deeply blessed for knowing him and his entire family.
Sue Miller
posted January 29, 2022My sympathy to Russ’s family. Russ was a contemporary of my late father, Dwight Miller, Jr, a fellow fruit grower. So I’ve been acquainted with Russ and Allen Brothers since I was young. Thinking of you all at this time.
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