Treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandma, sister, auntie, cousin and friend,
Shirley Ardell (Weidkamp) Allen passed away Sept. 24, 2023, at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden after a brief battle with cancer.
Shirley was born on March 8, 1942, in Bellingham to her parents Vernon and Lois Weidkamp. She was raised on the family farm on the Weidkamp Road. She attended Lynden High School and graduated in 1960. Shirley was blessed with and survived by two children, Mitch Roberts, and Dawn (Larrin) Weidenaar, grandchildren Denver Smit, Kaitlyn (Jake) Harman, Zachary Weidenaar, Jenaye Weidenaar and her great-grandchildren Myiah Weidenaar, Adeline, and Eliza Harman.
Shirley was the oldest of six. She is survived by Beth (Jim) Price, Bob (Karen) Weidkamp, Jean Francisco, and Darlene (Dan) Hornbeck, brother-in-law Gary Huisman.
Extended family includes Garth (Michele) Allen, Gary Allen, Greg (Brinda) Allen, Angela Allen, and grandchildren Dominique, Stephanie, Madeline, Michaela, KJ, Jen, and great granddaughter Lynnaya.
Shirley married Jim “Jimmy” Allen on Dec. 27, 1986, and shared 22 years of a loving marriage before he passed in 2008. Together they loved to travel, care for their grandchildren, and spend time at Birch Bay watching the beautiful sunsets. They also were avid Seahawk and Husky fans.
Shirley will always be remembered for her steadfast love, support, caring and helpful ways with her family and friends. Her special love for her littles, her bows and bouquets, crafting and creative ways, her love of sunshine, good books, and bare feet. Her enduring kindness, faith, and sincere family commitment will always be held forever in our hearts.
Shirley was predeceased by her parents Vernon and Lois Weidkamp, sister Joyce Huisman, brother-in-law Rich Francisco and husband Jim Allen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Shirley Allen to Whatcom Hospice Foundation at 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225.
