1927
2013
Dr. James R. Allan, 85, Kansas City, passed away December 13, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be 4-6 PM Tuesday, December 17th at the McGilley Antioch Chapel; cremation with burial of the urn and Military Funeral Honors will be in Shelbina Cemetery, Shelbina, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception or a charity of choice.
James was born December 31, 1927 to Elmer and Frances Allan in Craig, MO, where he was raised. He was an Army veteran of World War II. James was a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO and then went on to attend the University of Missouri, Columbia and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, School of Medicine. Dr. Allan lived most of his life in the Kansas City area and practiced medicine for many years in the Liberty and Excelsior Springs area. Following retirement he continued to practice medicine up until his health prevented him from doing so. Dr. Allan was a member of various professional organizations and civic groups and was a man with many hobbies. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Dale and Kenneth Allan; and his former wife, Dorothy.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Kathleen Allan; 7 children, Lynn (Candace) Allan, Tom (Amelia) Allan, Janice (Frank) Racioppo, Julie (Tom) Baswell, Cindy (Eldon) Walter, Jennifer (Bruce) Hagedorn, and Leanne (Brian) Sullivan; 6 grandchildren, Eric Carlson, Brian Allan, Anne Kemberling, and Jake, Shea and Maggie Sullivan; and 4 great grandchildren, Tyler, Annabelle and Zander Kimberling, and Arlo James Carlson.
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January 3, 2014
Brian Tharp
So sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Alan. He was a great man.
December 31, 2013
Was a patient of Dr.
Allan and he delivered one of my children and she was born a month early and was born with a tooth. As far as I know am only patient who set this record. He was a great Dr. and friend. Sorry for your loss. Cleta Ragar Cowley
December 29, 2013
Harold Keith Donovan
My condolences to the family of James Ray. We were very close when I lived in Missouri and I have many fond memories.
Harold Keith Donovan (cousin)
December 18, 2013
Kathy, Leanne and family,
It saddened me to hear of Dr. Allan's passing. He was such a wonderful and compassionate doctor. I will always remember him as the best doctor I ever had.
I know you will miss him dearly.
Bill and Kay McNeel
December 17, 2013
Jennifer (Lowry) Grady
So sorry for the loss of a great man. He took care of all of my family and extended family when he was in Excelsior. I remember as a kid, I loved to see Dr. Allen. He would tease me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 16, 2013
Tracy Grawe Smith
So sorry for your loss. He was a kind man. Thinking of all of you.
December 15, 2013
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He delivered my second child, a girl, in 1969, and broke the rules (at that time) by carrying her out of delivery to the waiting room so my husband (Coach NIle Brown) could check her out before she was put into the nursery, better know as the Land of No Germs!
I loved his eyes and his smile and his free spirit.
Gail Brown
December 15, 2013
Bob
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Allan. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
December 15, 2013
Joe & Vonda Berti
So sorry for your loss, Kathy, and for your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!. Joe and Vonda Berti
December 15, 2013
Sharon Seidel
He will always continue to be the light of your life, only now the light will be coming from above always lighting the way for his loved ones here on earth.
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