Bernard Allen
Longtime resident, Bernard (Bernie) A. Allen died Oct 22, 2018. His early passage to heaven due to COPD was peaceful with his wife Alyce, of almost 50 years, holding his hands. He graduated from Hobart College and continued on to Georgetown University for his law degree. He then signed up with the Marines in 1966 and served in Vietnam with the Legal Division. He was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with the Combat “V” for a mission with a recon team.
Bernard and Alyce met in San Clemente as he was being discharged from the Marines and raised four children, Dr. Keith Allen, Barbara Allen, Carolyn Allen, and Kurt Allen.
He joined Pinnick and Hall Law firm on Granada in 1969. It became the Bernard Allen Law firm. He was very active in the community and served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Board of Boys’ and Girls’ Club, and Dons. He loved to play golf and made many friends at San Clemente Municipal course.
He is survived by his wife, four children and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 6th at Pacific Coast Church in San Clemente.