Allen Fowler Sr.

Allen J. Fowler Sr., 86, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014.Allen was born on June 15, 1928 in Conrad, Montana to Theodore and Anna (Ruby) Fowler. He farmed north of Shelby and enjoyed working on his backhoe, lathe, and welder.Allen married Joan Smith in 1948 and together they had five children.Allen is survived by his children, Linda (Stephen) Hartford of Caribou, ME, Jane (Keith) Robinson of Sacramento, CA, Allen Skip Jr. Fowler of Shelby, MT, Lillian Fowler of Great Falls, and Paul (Diana) Fowler of Tulsa, OK; grandsons Cody Fowler, Robbie Engelhardt, and Russell Hartford; granddaughters Christina Marchetti and Brenda Michalies; great-grandchild Serafina Marchetti; sisters Maxine Wickum of Chester, MT and Katie Sherrad of AZ; and brothers Ted Fowler of Conrad, MT and Roger Fowler of Shelby, MT.He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan in March 2014; parents Theodore and Anna Fowler; and sister Ruby Robertson.A private memorial service for family will be held in Conrad in the spring. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.We would like to send blessings to everyone who cared for him.