February 26, 1957 - April 20, 2022
Bruce Standferd Allen was born February 26, 1957 in Lodi, CA to Elmo and Lois Allen (Bitterman). Bruce passed away suddenly at home during his sleep on Wednesday April 20, 2022, even though Bruce has been battling with health issues over the years his death was very unexpected.
Bruce was a natural in the mountains and spent a lot of time in the Stanislaus National Forest. Bruce was a true outdoors man, some even referred to him as a typical mountain man. He enjoyed spending his time anywhere from shooting his guns at Campo Saco; fishing at Middle Bar, on the Delta at Wimpy's or even in the SF Bay; taking his quads out to West Point or up to Groveland, with anyone who wanted to join him; putting his boat in the water out on Lake Camanche, Lake Hogan or up to New Melones Reservoir; camping at Salt Springs and Mt. Shasta; taking a day trip and hiking to Natural Bridges or just relaxing and floating the Mokelumne River or spending the day at Jack Chappell's pool on Lodi Avenue. Bruce was very universal in knowing how to have fun and everyone enjoyed his company. Bruce was also an avid wild bird hunter. He enjoyed a good time with family and friends and was a very proud grandfather. Bruce was a phenomenal cook and he loved to BBQ.
Bruce was a Lodi native who grew up on Sonora Street with his mother, Lois and his grandparents, Ferd and Orvilla. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1975 and joined the USMC shortly after high-school for a short time. He worked as a foreman for Aztec Foam BRU Commercial roofing and repair Services from 1979 until 2000. He loved sci-fi, his children, his dogs and had a very contagious sense of humor. He was very involved with his daughters and their friends during their high-school careers. Bruce was a gentle giant with a very soft and patient demeanor. He will truly be missed and remembered for all the rich memories he created with those he surrounded himself with during his adventures in life.
Bruce is survived by his son, Justin Allen (Tanya); daughters, Jennifer (Jeremy), and Jaime Allen; and 10 grandchildren, Makhayla, Alexa, Chevelle, Devin, Jennessa, Padmè, Emery, Jonathan, Orion and Faye. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Baker (Bitterman); grandparents, Ferd and Orvilla Bitterman.
Bruce will be cremated and a celebration of life memorial will be held on a later date.
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