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Dr. Edward Stewert Allen

Dr. Edward Stewert Allen of Little Rock died peacefully on July 25, 2006 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 8, 1933 in Little Rock to the late Edward Allen Sr. and Lillian Wilkins. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1954 and went on to Study Medicine at the University of Arkansas School of Medicine in Little Rock. He was a US Air Force Veteran having served as Flight Surgeon and ObGyn . He was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS and served the US Air Force and Army National Guard until 1996. After his active tour he returned to complete his residency in ObGyn. Dr. Allen set up private practice in Little Rock in 1964. He pioneered and organized National Family Planning Health Services and brought new technologies to his practice in the women’s health. Dr. Allen also served as consultant and director for many medical organizations. Dr. Allen retired in 1996 . He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rachel Allen; his daughter, Celeste Allen Barker and her husband, Patrick of Little Rock; his son. Edward Stewert Allen ,III of Washington D.C.; his brother, Thomas H. “Bill” Allen of Little Rock, and grandson, Andrew Patrick Barker of Little Rock. He is also survived by his two nieces, Kay Bird of Dallas, TX and Lori Allen of Little Rock.

Funeral Service will be held Friday at 10:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor James Walter officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Holly Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Grace Lutheran Church Christian Welfare Fund, P.O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225, Kaleidoscope Kids, 1501 North University Suite 680, Little Rock, AR 72207 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

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"Stewert and I made several trips together and allways enjoyed him flying with me. my support to RACHEL AND THE CHILDREN."
boyce cranford | little rock, AR | bcranford101@aol.com

"My deepest sympathy to the family."
Dean Wilkerson | North Little Rock, AR | dean.wilkerson@sbcglobal.net

"It was our good fortune to have met Stewert at Wednesday evening services at Grace Lutheran Church. A kind, generous man with a sense of humor, we will truly miss him. Our sincere condolences to you, Rachel, and family."
Robert & Wilma Richter | Little Rock, AR | rewald68@aol.com

"Dearest Rachel and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. How i loved him. He was so dear to me and was such an important part of my life at one time. He was a friend, a confidant and the best doctor, who delivered my son Victor 33 years ago, I will always remember him as such a precious, fun person - always looking so handsome and neat. Thank you for sharing him with so many people. Love, Janie Krutz Lay"
Jane Krutz Lay | Heber Springs , AR | fritolay@cox-internet.com

"Thinking of you with love and sympathy."
Rip and Melba Munnerlyn, Bill and Donna Bosley | North Little Rock, AR | ripship2@yahoo.com

"Mrs. Allen and family,

How deeply sorry I am for your loss. I know Dr. Allen was not here at this facility long, however the time he was here gave us the privilege and honor to have served him. My thoughts and prayers follow you all. May you be comforted at this time.

Chaplain Vicki Gillean"
Chaplain Vicki Gillean | LittleRock, , AR | vickigillean@hospicehomecare.com

"Dear Rachel, Celeste and Edward,

I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Allen. I have
such fond memories of him when we lived next door and I used to baby sit for ya'll. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Toni Sullivan Diavatopoulos"
Toni Diavatopoulos | Fayetteville, AR | tdiavatopoulos@stephens.com

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