Gregory John Allison, age 46, of Mission Woods, Kansas passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 5, 2022. Greg was born in Shawnee Mission, Kansas on December 23, 1975 to Fred and Sharon (Allison) Smith and was raised in Shawnee,Kansas. After graduating from Shawnee Mission Northwest in 1994, Greg attended University of Kansas earning his BA degree in 1999, and was an avid Jayhawk through and through.
In 2000 Greg began a successful career as a financial advisor for the company that went on to become Ameriprise Financial Services. In 2007, Greg earned his professional designation of Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and in 2019 earned the Certified Long Term Care (CLTC) designation. He enjoyed strong relationships with his many clients and served them well as noted with various awards and recognitions. Many clients have expressed a real fondness for Greg, saying they not only trusted him but considered him to be more their friend than merely their advisor.
Greg was not only a loyal and enthusiastic Jayhawk, Chiefs and Royals fan, but enjoyed sports of any kind and tried his hand at everything he possibly could. He played soccer and baseball during his youth, wrestled in high school, and later learned skiing, snowboarding, scuba, and honed a pretty impressive golf game. He would zip line, fish, hunt or whatever the moment called for with no fear. He loved to travel, camp, explore, hike, enjoy nature and live in the moment.
There was never a home project Greg wouldn’t tackle a music concert he didn’t want to see or an adventure he wouldn’t take. His quick wit, humor, and adventurous playful nature made him fun to be around and he made many strong friendships along the way. He was always referred to as “really good guy” and will be missed by all his many friends.
Most of all Greg was an incredible family man. He was a son, husband and father that loved deeply and emotionally when it came to his family including doting on his two dogs, Remington and Louie, as though they were his male children. He met his soulmate, Meagan, in 2011, whom he cherished and adored. They blended their families and married in 2016. He was always anxious to demonstrate his gourmet cooking skills and thrived on hosting holiday and birthday celebrations for his family. He was a loving son and source of pride to his parents. He was true hero to his four girls, had immense pride in their individual talents, and found true joy in being their dad.
Greg leaves his parents, Fred Allison and Sharon Smith, his wife Meagan, daughters Campbell Allison and Vivian Allison, two step-daughters Lydia Dorton and Nora Dorton, half-siblings Bonnie Hock and Joe Allison, along with his legion of friends. Greg loved well and lived life well and will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
A visitation will be held at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, Kansas on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 beginning at 9:00 am. with a service at 11:00 am. Burial will follow the service at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa Kansas.