Mary J. Allen, 56

Mary J. Allen of Poulsbo died Oct. 15, 2003. She was 56.

Allen was born to James and Maxine Horning in Seattle.

She moved with her family to Bainbridge Island where she met and married David Allen.

Allen and her daughter Amy opened Allen’s Waterfront Deli in Poulsbo.

She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family and pets. In her early teens Allen took up archery and became the National Archery Champion for her age category.

She is survived by her husband David Allen of Poulsbo; daughter Amy Allen of Poulsbo; son Andrew Allen of Belfair; mother Maxine (James) Donald of Silverdale; and brother William (Sue) Horning of Lilliwaup.

She was preceded in death by her father James Horning in November 2000.

Private services were held and a celebration of Allen’s life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations can be made to the University of Washington, Division of Oncology, UW School of Medicine, PO Box 356460, Seattle WA 98195.