Donald Allison

STAFFORD - Donald L. Allison, 78, died October 16, 2009 at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. Born September 11, 1931 at Greensburg he was the son of Leroy Wm. & Kathryn L. Allison. He attended St. John High School, served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was the owner of Click Electric & Supply, Inc. before retiring in 1996. Don was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a former member of the Stafford Lions Club, a charter member and former president of the Optimist Club, and a founding member of the Stafford Lake, Inc.
On December 20, 1953 he married Shirley J. Click at Stafford. She survives. Other survivors include: Daughters:Debora L. Applegate and her husband Terry of Houston, TX
Linda D. Benoit and her husband Jim of Olathe, KS
Grandchildren:
Kraig L. Applegate, Houston, TX;
Allison Page and Tom Glave, Bentonville, AR;
Gary L. Applegate, Houston, TX;
Danika K. Applegate, Fayetteville, AR;
Great Grandchildren:
Tommy Glave, Lucy Applegate, Elizabeth Applegate
Brother: Carl Allison, St. John, KS
Sisters: Frances Miller, St. John, KS; Elaine Green, St. John, KS; Bonnie Bishop, Hesston, KS
Preceded in death by:
Parents; Step Grandson Brent Benoit;

Graveside service with military honors provided by Ft. Riley Honor Guard will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Stafford Cemetery. Visitation with family will follow at the United Methodist Church fellowship hall from 1:30 – 3:00.
Memorials are suggested to the Stafford County Health Foundation, Stafford, KS.
Minnis Chapel in Stafford, KS is in charge of arrangements.