Extracted from Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK)
Wednesday, April 30, 2003

ALLEN -- Vernon Lee, 76, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on April 27, 2003 after a long battle with emphysema and a short battle with cancer.

Vernon was born on January 15, 1927 to John and Lydia Allen in Comby, TX. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Vernon loved God and his country. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a printer and folder operator for the Oil and Gas Journal until he opened his own business. Vernon became one of the best and well known tree surgeons in Tulsa. He later retired but continued part-time as a stump grinder. Vernon and Betty were married 57 years.

Vernon is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Allen of Tulsa; son, Gary Lee Allen and wife, Roberta ``Lori'' Lorraine Minshall Allen of Inola; 2 grandchildren, Anna Lorraine Allen and Matthew Lee Minshall Allen, both of Inola.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2003 in Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Rose Hill, 835-4421.