On November 5th, 2019, our husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grand father, Allen Bertis Luthi finished his life's work at the age of 80. His family and many friends will miss him greatly.

Allen was born on Sept. 19, 1939 in Soda Springs, ID to Frank G. and Idella Garrett Luthi.  His father ran the Ellis Kackley Ranch, on the banks of the Bear River below Grace, an active cattle ranch where Allen learned to work and play.   Allen was the second of twelve children. He graduated from Grace High School in 1957, where he excelled at football and basketball.  When he was a junior, he was set up on a blind date and found the love of his life, a girl from Soda, Elizabeth Ann Seamons.  Allen and Ann married in the Logan Temple on April 25, 1958. They lived in the Salt Lake City area until 1966 where Allen learned the brick trade.  Three daughters, Carey Ann, Karen and Janice were born in Salt Lake before Allen and his family moved to Soda Springs, where he worked at Kerr McGee for 8 years.  Two sons, Allen and John were then added to the family; John was stillborn in 1977 on Allen's 38 ^th birthday.  Allen left Kerr McGee and started laying brick full-time, forming Luthi Masonry with Dick Burnham.  In 1996, Allen and Ann moved to Freedom, ID.  Enjoying being back on a ranch, after 44 years in the masonry trade, he retired in 2001.  In 2006, Allen and Ann began spending winters in Overton, NV, loving the warmth and fishing on Lake Mead.

Allen was dedicated to service.  A life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as a Sunday school teacher, Webelos leader, ward clerk, Elders quorum president, bishopric counselor, and on the high council.  He felt his greatest calling was that of Home Teacher, which gave him an opportunity to know and serve others.  His life truly was a life of service.  Allen enjoyed sports, especially basketball, playing until he was 50, after that enjoying watching the Jazz.  He loved the outdoors; hunting and fishing, fall was his favorite time of year.

Allen was preceded in death by his daughter Carey Ann (Jan D.) Christensen and son John, his parents, two brothers, one sister, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  He is survived by his loving wife, Ann and children Karen (Greg) Lowry, of Freedom, ID, Janice (Bret) Campbell of Carey, ID and Allen (Liesl) Luthi of Bakersfield, CA.  He is survived by 8 siblings:  Clara Norris, Ellis Luthi, Frank Luthi, Mary Jane (Dave) Casper, Roger Luthi, Mark (Tamera) Luthi, Steve (Linda) Luthi and Dorothy (Keith) Breinholt.  Allen also leaves 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, as well as his many, many friends.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday November 11th at the Freedom ward building in Freedom, Wyoming with a viewing from 9:30am-10:45 at the church. There will also be a viewing in Soda Springs on Sunday, November 10th from 5-7 PM at Sims Funeral Home.

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