Aaron Charles Allen, 57

Aaron Charles Allen, April 12, 1967 — Nov. 9, 2024. 

Survived by his wife, Kristy D. Allen; his daughters, Alyssa A. Feight and her husband, Jim A. Feight, Courtney E. Allen, McKenna C. Allen, and Hailey M. Allen; his grandchildren, Annabella and Weston Harbaugh, as well as Connor, Thea and Aaron Feight; his mother, Eleanor Allen; his brothers, Jarred Allen and Jonathan Allen, and his sister Melanie Burt.

Aaron is a beloved son of the most high and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, husband, father, papa, son, and friend to all.

Born in Hanover, New Hampshire, to Dave and Ellie Allen. He then spent his early years in Bradford, Vermont, before his family moved to Somers, arriving Thanksgiving Day, 1972. His home has been Somers ever since. From the days of his youth to his unexpected last day, Aaron understood the value of hard work. Furthermore, he delighted in a job well done. From the age of nine Aaron drove his dad’s tractor on the family farm, growing to learn and love all things trucks.

Aaron graduated from Flathead High School in 1985. Shortly after, Aaron met his beautiful, loyal, full of life wife, Kristy. They married July 30, 1988, on a 110-degree day in Kristy’s hometown of Johnson, Kansas. Billy Bob teeth at the rehearsal dinner and all! They welcomed the first of their lovely daughters, Alyssa Ashley, on Feb. 7, 1989. Courtney Elizabeth followed on June 14, 1991. Then Mckenna Claire on May 13, 1999. Finally, Hailey Marie on Nov. 3, 2000.

Aaron’s favorite toys as a child were always semi-trucks. His hauling career began at birth but took off professionally during the harvest of '87'. Though he always circled back to trucking, his entrepreneurial interests spanned from landscaping to a family run vegetable stand fueled by his love of gardening, to creating the first food boat on Flathead Lake, and beyond. His creative mind almost never led us astray. Except perhaps the summer of 2021; the year his family reluctantly supported his success in growing 16,000 onions. Only. Onions.

No matter his pursuits, his intentionality was always to help others. Even in his final moments, he left us seeking out ways to support those suffering in the wake of recent natural disasters. Whether it be raising funds, securing resources, or organizing drivers to get supplies to families in need.

For this family of women, there could be no better man to love, teach, support, and lead them. For his grandbabies, he held them, spoiled them, and spared no resources for them. When he wasn’t on the road, enjoying the woods, or tending to the garden he could be found on the water.

Aaron’s favorite place was on his boat on Flathead Lake. He shared this special joy with his family and friends, making it a place of joy, laughter, and togetherness. This was not just his paradise; he made it theirs as well. His memory lives on in those cherished moments, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.

Aaron’s faith had no bounds. Aaron and Kristy are long time members of Family Life Christian Church. Anyone who knew him, knows undoubtedly, he had a heart for The Lord. Aaron Allen, devoted husband to Kristy, guiding light to his girls, superhero to his grandchildren, loving brother and son, and a friend to all. He lived his life knowing and showing, God's got this.

A celebration of Aaron’s life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. at Family Life Church, 1075 Foys Lake Rd., Kalispell; followed by a gathering at the Fairgrounds at 3 p.m. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for the family.