Allie
Allie’s memorial was held at San Antonio Catholic Church in Anaheim Hills on Monday, March 7 at 11:00am.
Her celebration of life followed afterward in Irvine.
Click here to see how you can help in lieu of flowers.
For Allie |
Believe |
Allie’s memorial was held at San Antonio Catholic Church in Anaheim Hills on Monday, March 7 at 11:00am.
Her celebration of life followed afterward in Irvine.
Click here to see how you can help in lieu of flowers.
The Brad Paisley concert in Las Vegas was phenomenal. But this little show seen right after the concert was nearly as good.
We lived only blocks apart and met in kindergarten! All through our elementary years we had such good times filled with laughter and carefree days! I have vivid memories of roller blading between homes, swimming in Allie's pool or ours, Girl Scout activities, Koeberle tacos, sleep-overs, birthday parties (Our birthdays were exactly one month apart!), summer music theater, and 4th of July family BBQ's! My family and I have reflected on special moments spent with Allie including mother-daughter overnights to Palm Springs, breakfast with Santa at Buffum's, my ice skating birthday party carried out by Joanne when my dad fell and broke his hip the morning of the party, and a summer outing to visit our family in Catalina! Our "Sorta Cinderella" musical in fifth grade was a highlight to our elementary years! I can still relive my moment when I, in my "glitzy" green fairy godmother costume (made by Joanne), recited my lines: "Believe in yourself! You can do anything!" The "glam" step-sisters, Allie and Lisa, were at my side, then, as they so often were through the years!
Allie 's life and Celebration of Life have reminded us all of the power of the word "Believe!"
To dear little Riley...I hope you will grow up with a childhood friend who touches your life with cherished memories as your Mommy has to me!
I challenge you to "Believe in yourself! You can do anything!" as your Mommy did!
Stefani Krueger Von Huben
Elaine and CG Krueger
P.S. Riley, I have included some pictures of special moments I spent with your Mommy. One is a note she wrote to me so full of encouragement before we went on stage! SHE brought magic to others. I’m sure you will always have your Mommy’s magic in your heart!
Dear Riley,
I have enjoyed being able to see how Allison impacted other peoples lives and it makes me proud. I now have a different perspective of my little girl.
To me she was quiet and selfless, humble and kind. She cheered for the underdog because in some environments she was just that. She cheered for her friends and was always proud of their achievements. It seemed as though she molded herself to meet the needs of every person she met.
I was lucky to share many moments of quite confidentiality, solving the problems of the world. We shared our dreams, big huge dreams which I always encouraged her and Michael to have. She had much, much more to accomplish in her life but I am quite sure she would be satisfied with the love she was able to give and receive from her friends and family.
I think it was her quiet manner her accepting ways that gave her the power to influence people to allow them to open up and share their dreams with her.
When she met Brian she was able to grab hold of life and be her louder self because he gave her the self esteem to do just that. Their love for each other is and always will be unconditional. He loved her no matter what…, with or without hair. I’ll never forget the day he encouraged her to “rock her bald head.” They shaved off her wisps of hair and she sent her smiling picture to her family. That picture alone showed to the world to embrace life and the challenges handed to you. And that she did with grace and poise.
A mother should never have to bury her daughter; a daughter should never have to grow up not knowing her mother. Because of you all that will never happen.
I am eager to see the book Dawn builds for Riley with the stories you have shared. I am eager to hear how she affected your lives and wishing that you take a little of her with you as you live fully and love endlessly.
Allison’s mommie Joanne
Hello Brian,
It’s been a long time since I spoke with you….I hope you’re doing ok. Your family is so beautiful… You’re a great guy and I wish you and your family an amazing future.
Take care,
Jack Roessell
I had the chance to meet the inspiring Allie. One of my friends told me about Allie’s battle with Cancer and what an amazing person she was. She introduced us because I design women’s clothing and every piece I designed is named after an individual who has battled cancer. I was honored to name and design a piece for her. Her words of hope that hung on the tag said “Believe! Believe in yourself. Believe that you are capable of anything. Believe that your positive attitude will inspire others, as you achieve wellness. Believe you have a choice how you experience this crazy roller coaster ride called life. Believe in your dreams”. And this sums it all up….Allie never stop believing. What a wonderful inspiring woman!
-Alexis
Dear Riley,
It is hard for me to find words to describe to you how wonderful your mom was. She was, and always will be, one of my dearest, closest friends. We met my last year of college when she and her friend, Kristina, moved in next door to me. I was going to San Diego State and they had just graduated from Boulder. We lived right next to the bay, in Mission Beach. I was so thrilled to find out two girls my age were moving in, and we formed an instant friendship. We also both ended up working at Nordstrom UTC together. I worked at the MAC counter and she was right across from me selling women’s shoes (not her favorite job). She was working there waiting to find a graphic design job. Everyone loved her there. She was always so classy and kind and she made everyone feel special. After a year living at the beach, Allie and I moved in together in Carmel Valley. I had so much fun living with your mom. She was the BEST roommate ever! I think it was the year we lived together that American Idol began, and we were glued to the television, eating yummy junk food. We both loved our pizza and sweets. We also loved to watch reality TV! I had so much fun decorating with her too! I always thought I was a decent decorator, but when she and your grandma came down, they made our apartment lively. I learned from your mom the importance of decorating with plants. It really does liven up a home. We shared some very special moments together. It was in this apartment that I got engaged and Allie met your dad. Wow…what a night that was when she came home after meeting him. She was so happy. I was talking about it with my husband, and we just remember a peace coming over her, after she met him. They had so much fun together. Your dad would come and visit and they would go to IHOP EVERY weekend, literally! Our most memorable moment was when we went to downtown San Diego together and your dad and my husband came home and dressed in some of our undergarments. Your dad bent over and they ripped and I don’t think we laughed so hard in years. That was one thing your mom could really do well, laugh! Her smile and laughter were contagious! She and I also shared a love for psychics. I’m sure you will hear about all the psychics she and your grandma would go to. I’m sure your grandma will take you someday.
After our year together, I got married and your mom moved to Orange County to be by your dad. Your mom and I were bridesmaids in each other’s weddings. Boy, did your parent’s have a wedding. Your mom, dad, and grandma put together the most fantastic parties. Their wedding was the classiest, most beautiful wedding I have ever attended…and the love in the air was amazing. I remember your mom being so calm when she was getting ready to walk down the aisle to marry your dad. I did her make up for her, and I just remember thinking how at peace she seemed.
We also got to share our pregnancies together. You, and my son Kai, are a month a part. We had so much fun talking about having little babies together. I knew I was having a boy, but your mom and dad liked to be surprised. They were so thrilled when there little Sarah Riley Greene came out. I knew your mom would be so thrilled because that girl could shop, and girls’ clothes are WAY cuter than boys! When I came to see you, the love in your mom’s eyes was breathtaking. She made me so excited to be a mom. We tried to get the two of you together every couple months, and it was nice to be able to see one another too. Your mom was one of the best listeners I know, and she gave great advice. She really paid attention to her friends, and cared deeply about their lives.
Your mom was such an amazing friend to me. I love her so dearly. She will be missed so very much, but will live on in my heart forever. I keep thinking she might be my angel. Riley, you really are one lucky girl. Your mother was such a gift to all of us, especially you and your dad. Know that she will always be watching over you. And, you have about the best daddy a girl could ask for. I know he will keep your mom’s memory alive every day. You have two of the most inspirational, kind, classy parents I know.
Amanda
Allie’s Page has been set up to offer family and friends an opportunity to express their sincerest thoughts and memories of Allison.
Please feel free to post photos and thoughts of your time shared with Allie. We would greatly appreciate any stories you would like to lend so that we may create an amazing book for Riley to remember her mother’s remarkable life. Stories of love, laughter, and life lessons….even the stuff no one knows about!
These special stories will help guide Riley through the ups and downs of life, and allow her to learn and connect with her mother’s achievements and free spirit. We all know she was a giving person, and now is your chance to reciprocate.
