Floyd "Bud" Allen
January 11, 2019
Floyd A. Allen, 77, passed away January 11, 2019, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and friends. He was born July 13, 1941, in Grinnell, Iowa, to Ernest and Colleen (LaGrange) Allen.
Floyd graduated from Aplington High School and the University of Northern Iowa, formerly known as State College of Iowa.
Floyd founded Fluid Technology Corporation in 1983 and grew a successful business until his retirement in 2017. He was well known as ‘Fluid Floyd’ throughout the years.
Floyd was a member of Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona and the Auburn-Union Park Masonic Lodge in Des Moines.
Floyd is survived by his loving wife with whom he just celebrated 50 years of marriage, Reneé (Webster) Allen; daughter, Julie (Mark) Allen-Rague; son, Daniel (Heather) Allen; his mother, Colleen Allen; grandchildren, David, Avery, and Alex Rague; brother, Kenneth Allen and his family; as well as other loving family, countless friends and business associates. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 4-7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Floyd.
Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jodi Corcoran
01/16/2019
Renee, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I'm lifting you up in prayer during this difficult time.
Seniors on the Move
01/16/2019
We are saddened to hear of Floyd's passing. It was such a joy seeing him at the various events. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Stepp
01/16/2019
Dear Renee,
It is of great sadness to hear of Floyd's passing. Joel Glennon, myself and all of us at Inline Industries extend our deepest condolences.Please know you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Pat McGrann
01/15/2019
Dear Renee and family
I was so saddened to hear of Floyds passing. He was a wonderful man and friend. He will be missed by all the people he helped though out the years. My prayers are with you all.
Danny &Rosemary Couchman
01/14/2019
Dan & Heather & Family
So sorry for your loss know you are in are payers
Brent Petersen
01/14/2019
Dear Renee & family, I am so Sorry to hear Floyd passed away. It is weighing heavy on my heart as I thought the world of him. I do smile though when I think of some of the adventures we shared! I am sorry I can't attend his services as I am currently in Arizona. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Ann Thomas
01/14/2019
Dear Renee and family. I was so saddened to hear of Floyd's passing. I worked with Floyd for over 30 years while I was with Accessible ProductsTechLite Company in Tempe, AZ, and we kept in touch via email after we both retired. We have lost one of the good guys. You and your family are in my prayers. Love and God's blessings.
Craig & Nancy Kulla
01/14/2019
Renee
We're very sorry to hear of Floyd's passing . We were like family during my years at Fluid Tech. Our prayers are with you and yours.
Charles Page
01/14/2019
All of us at Richards Industries (Bestobell Steam) are saddened by this news - please know that you have 150 people here in Cincinnati sending love and prayers your way. We will always remember Fluid Floyd as a hell of a steam guy and an even better human being!
Dave & PJ McCormick
01/14/2019
So sorry to hear this news. Our sincere condolences to all of the family....
Marty Schwartz
01/14/2019
Your are in my prayers; God bless you and your family at this time.
Donna Frandsen
01/14/2019
Hi Renee' I was truly sad to here of Floyd's passing. I worked with him for 20 some years thru Techlite Insulation in Az. He was always such a good hearted and funny guy. He would tell quick little stories of you and others in the family. He was a joy to work with and to know. I know he will be so missed by so many. Thank the lord for all the years and memories you shared.. God Bless you and your family.
William Batson
01/14/2019
Renee' I was informed this morning of Floyd's home going. Please know that I will be in prayer for the family during this time. Also know that I have many great memories of the man that many of us call "Fluid Floyd" he will be missed.
Denny and Paula Sult
01/13/2019
Please know we are always here for you and you can count on us. Blessed as friends and we will always be by your side and love you dearly. Fluid Floyd will be missed. Take care.
MARY GUTIERREZ
01/13/2019
My condolences to the family. This is a difficult time for you. May GOD's word comfort you and give you hope. GOD promises a resurrection of the dead.(Acts 24:15) We will see our loved ones live again, on a paradise earth, where death and pain will be no more. (Rev.21:3-5;Psalms 37:11,29) For more comfort from GOD's word, go to jw.org.