Janice Ann Roughton Allen, 77, after living a rich and satisfying life, went to be with Jesus on November 2, 2016. Jan was surrounded by her family and passed peacefully in the comfort of her home in Sedro Woolley, Washington, where she lived all her life and graduated high school in 1957.
Jan’s greatest joy in life was her family, and it was her example of unconditional love that made all of them feel accepted, appreciated and affirmed. Everyone adored Gramma Jan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Tressa Roughton and niece Terri Parker. Jan is survived by her husband of 58 years, Raymond Allen and best friend and sister Sharon McLennan, children Rick Allen, married to Druci; daughter Barb Allen Williams; grandchildren, Josh Williams married to Tasha, Nicole Allen Witkoe and husband CJ, Janea Allen Kilmer and husband John, and Madison Allen married to Lauren; great-grandchildren, Ari Williams, Winter Williams and Lyla Witkoe; niece Sue Parker Anderson married to Mark; great nephews Chuck Sanchez married to Angie, PJ Sanchez married to Kelli, and Erik Anderson; great-great nephews Bryar and Tucker Sanchez.
Jan worked at Skagit Valley College for 30 years and was inducted into the SVC Hall of Fame.
There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate her life Saturday, June
17th at Inspire Church, 805 Township, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 at
1pm. Please join us. A private family graveside service was held at Union Cemetery, Sedro-Woolley. The family wishes to express their thanks to the amazing care provided by Skagit Hospice during Jan’s final days.
Jan’s family and her sister Sharon my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow I pray you will find comfort in your wonderful family, she was a sweet lady
Nora and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Jan. I had the privilege of knowing her all my life. What a wonderful gentle person, loved by everyone who knew her.
I also interacted with Jan frequently at Skagit Valley College when she was special assistant to President Jim Ford. She was totally professional and competent in every way, always with a warm greeting and smile for everyone. Essentially she was the go to person for administrative staff; always had the answers. I think Dr. Ford would be the first to say she made his job one heck of a lot easier. A remarkable lady indeed. I feel fortunate to have known her.
To her great husband Ray and the entire Allen family we offer our heartfelt sympathy. We along with your many friends share your grief.
God’s peace, Bill and Nora Shuler
A wonderful classmate; smart, caring, curious. A leader amongst her peers. She will be sorely missed.