T. Kramer Allen, Age: 89
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Jan 07, 1933---Jan 02, 2023

T. Kramer Allen, 89, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on January 2, 2023. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Mr. Allen was born January 7th, 1933 in Yates Center, Kansas. He was married to Mary Lou Stewart in 1955, celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary in 2016. He graduated from Wyandotte High School and served in the Army in the 11th Airborne Division from 1953-1955. He graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City 1959 and was employed at Hallmark Cards for 33 years. After retirement, he volunteered as an Extension Master Gardener for the Johnson County K-State Service. He was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. He was proceeded in death by his wife Mary Lou, his parents Willerdean and Edward Allen, his sister Phyllis Dillsaver, and an infant great grandchild Axel Allen. And his son Jeff’s partner Jackie McGuinness. He is survived by his three sons: Keith (Alison), Jeff, and David. His six grandchildren: T.K. (Kara), Kelsey (George), Alex, Blair, Marielle, and Sara. And his great grandchildren: Tucker Keith, Lyla, Jaxson, and Riggs. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Parkinson Association of Greater Kansas City.


Condolences

Joe & Ann Sowers Jan 07, 2023

former neighbor ,Lawrence ,Kansas

Our sincerest condolences for his family.

Pat and Gary Gaunce Jan 08, 2023

Early years classmate ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Began our friendship many years ago in elementary school, Hawthorne and then met Mary Lou as well during high school. Was sorry to read of his passing this morning. Always such a great guy. Blessings to the family.

Bob Stark Jan 08, 2023

Friend from school days ,Prairie Village ,Kansas

Friend of both TK and Mary Lou since school days. Treasured memories.

Tom Allen Jan 08, 2023

cousin ,Shawnee ,Kansas

TK gave me my first job. He hired me at Hallmark as a janitor after I graduated from high school. I worked there for 4 summers while attending college. It was a valuable experience and he was a great and much respected boss. I will always remember his ever present smile.

Tony Allen Jan 08, 2023

Cousin ,Idaho Falls ,Idaho

TK was an important person in my life. Both Gloria and I will miss him. As a kid, my family (George and Ruth) lived a couple of blocks away from Edward and Willardean, Phyllis and TK. Since TK was a few year older, I looked up to him as a role model. When Gloria and I began dating, TK and Mary Lou invited us to go with them on a double date, which as high school kids, we thought was a very grown up thing to do. When we got back to the Kansas City area we usually were able to catch up with TK and in later years it was easy because TK and Ruth Allen were both living at Lakeview. Rest easy my friend, you raised a good family and left the world a better place. Tony Allen

Betty Cunningham Jan 12, 2023

Cousin ,Lenexa ,Kansas

I was so sorry to hear that TK had passed away. My prayers and thoughts are with you Keith,Jeff and David. Sending love and hugs your way . Bets