LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Michael Lorren Allen, also known as Big Mike, passed away on Oct. 24, 2016, at the age of 42, after a short illness with family by his side.

A celebration of life will be held at the Legion Hall in Kelseyville on Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. All friends and family are welcome.

Mike was born on Oct. 7, 1974, to Frances and Lindel Allen in Lakeport, the youngest of three children. He was raised in Kelseyville, where he attended Kelseyville schools. As a single father, he raised his son Michael Junior here.

In 1999 after his father had a stroke, he took over Allens Custom Farming, continuing the work his father did .

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Lindel Allen; brother, James Allen; grandparents, Ed and Hazle Pruett, and Raymond and Mauree Allen; and many aunts and uncles and cousins.

He was survived by his son, Michael Allen Jr.; mother, Frances Allen; sister, Tammy Larned (Dale); the love of his life, Gwen Anderson; family by choice, including brother, Mike Manning and sister, Debbie Read; son, Travis Moore; daughter, Jenifer McNamara; grandchildren, Trinty, Shaelyn and Audree Rose; nieces and nephews, Jamie and Thomas (Hailey, Brook, Samantha), Jessica Read (David and Kylee), Jennifer and John (Daniel and Zackary), Jimmy and Chrissy Allen, (Kathrine and Hazel), Nicole Lund, Kevin Lund (Mackenzie), and Lelend Allen; far to many aunts, uncles and cousins to name; and many, many great friends.

Big Mike was a wonderful son, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed and loved by all.

In lieu of flowers, please spend time with your family and loved ones.

Please share your memories by signing the guestbook at www.legacy.com .