Obituary: Sandra Allmon
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January 5, 1938 – June 26, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Allmon, a devoted wife and mother passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 5, 1938, in Eckert, Co, to Agnes A. Bishop and Charles Clayton Bishop. Sandy graduated from Delta High School in 1956. She married her high school sweetheart, Anson Doyle Allmon, on May 18, 1957. Sandy’s greatest joy was her family. She and Doyle raised 4 boys, Wayne, Warren, Milton and Merlin. Sandy’s professional life was marked by her 26-year tenure as a secretary for the Basalt School. Sandy was a long-standing member with the Rebekah Lodge.
Sandy is survived by her husband Doyle and her sons, Warren (Julie) of Silt, Co, Merlin (Jimmie) of Milford TX, Milton (Michelle) De Beque, Co, her sister Benita Hammond of Montrose, Co and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sandy was preceded in death by her son Robert Wayne Allmon, her sister Sharon Brenton and brothers, Charles and Jerry Bishop.
A memorial service will be held on July 26, 2026, at the Grand Valley Recreation Center, in the Grand Valley room at 1:00p.m. A small meal and refreshments will follow the service.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Abode Hospice Care.
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