Our sweet wife, mother, little sister, and friend, Rebecca Joy Allen, returned to the loving arms of her parents and sister on June 20, 2017 after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.
She was born on December 20, 1975 in Provo, Utah to Wally and Dixie Stewart. She grew up in Draper, Utah. Rebecca graduated from Alta High School in 1994. Rebecca had a burning desire to complete her higher education. Despite her terminal diagnosis, Rebecca graduated with an Associate's Degree in Business Management. Along the way she earned the Director's Award for Excellence in Academics.
Rebecca married Darron Allen on August 26, 2005 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they have two beautiful children, Braxton (9) and Makenzie (7).
Rebecca had a fun, loving personality with a contagious giggle. She never held grudges and was always quick to forgive.
Rebecca loved watching old movies and tv shows, Twilight Zone and Golden Girls were her favorites. She also enjoyed watching Ghost Hunters. Rebecca's hobbies were scrapbooking and spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed outdoor activities with Darron and their two children.
Rebecca had a fervent testimony of the Gospel and Priesthood power. Throughout her trial with cancer, Rebecca remained strong in her beliefs, she never wavered. Rebecca was a perfect example of Christ-like love.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Wally and Dixie; her sister, Susan; and brother, Benjamin. She is survived by her loving husband, Darron; son, Braxton; daughter, Makenzie; five brothers and sisters: Mark (Cindy) Stewart, Kevin (Kim) Stewart, Julie (Mitch) Hirschi, Tina (Mike) McCafferty, and Charity (Blake) Clark; father and mother-in-law (Eric and Gail), and many loving family members.
Rebecca and the family would like to give their gratitude to Dr. Gregory Litton and the staff at Utah Cancer Specialists, as well as Intermountain Hospice (Josie and Kyle) for their compassion and professionalism.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Gofund me account at gofundme.com/Rebecca-Allen. The funds will be used for funeral expenses and caring for Rebecca's children.
A celebration of her life will take place on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the Rosecrest 1st Ward building (3101 South 2300 East) in Salt Lake City, Utah at 11:00am. A viewing will be held Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 6-8pm at Larkin Sunset Garden Mortuary, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South) in Sandy, Utah and from 9:30-10:30am prior to services at the church. Interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Cancer may have won the battle, but Rebecca won the war!
We love and miss you so much!