Gerald Lee Allen

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Allen, 95, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away on January 7, 2026 at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho. Jerry was born March 15, 1930 in Kellogg, Idaho to the late James and Senia (Snyder) Allen.

Jerry graduated from Kingston High School and then after graduating, he enlisted in the US Army in 1948. He served during the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1952. He then went to work for the Bunker Hill Mine until his retirement.

Jerry loved family gatherings at his Kingston home he built on his own. His family was his life and loved everyone unconditionally. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his many friends. Jerry's legacy will live on through his grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his late wife, Ruth Allen; a son, Jimmy Lee Allen; a daughter, Karen Allen; and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian Allen of Kingston, Idaho; daughter, Wendy (Nelson) Castonguay; five grandchildren, Jeremy (Jessica) Allen, Stacie James, Chad (Bree) Allen, Chris (Britney) Bowen, and Stephanie Bowen; 13 great-grandchildren, Noah and Lucas James, Maddux and Kendal Allen, Macey VanMater, Kasen Jarmer, Connor, Carson, and Carter Allen, Briar, Braden, Hailey, Elsie, and Emmy Bowen; and one great great-grandson. Jerry is also survived by several step-children.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:00 AM at Shoshone Funeral Services 106 S. Main St., Kellogg. A celebration of his life will follow the services with a potluck held at the Pine Creek Tavern.

Memories of Gerald and messages of condolence may be shared online with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services of the Silver Valley is caring for the Allen family.

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