Linda Maude Allen, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home. She died following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease while under the care of her husband, Dennis, and Symbii Home Health and Hospice.
Born on June 25, 1947, in Afton, Wyoming, to Carl Anthon Lindberg and Maude Kennington Lindberg, Allen grew up in Osmond, Wyoming. She graduated from Star Valley High School in 1965 and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from Utah State University between 1965 and 1969.
Allen married Dennis Kent Allen on December 10, 1968, in the Logan, Utah Temple. During her husband's military career, the couple resided in several locations, including Alabama, Hawaii, the Philippines, California, North Dakota, and Montana, before moving to Idaho Falls following his retirement in 1988.
A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Allen served in various capacities, including as an organist, in the Relief Society, and in Young Women. She also served her community as a Pollster. Her interests included playing the piano and organ, quilting, crocheting, and sewing.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis Kent Allen; sons Darren Kent (Tara) Allen of Salem, Virginia; Kelly John (Kristi) Allen of Idaho Falls; and Jamison D (Rachel) Allen of Lehi, Utah; daughters Rebecca Lyn Allen of Norton, Massachusetts, and Julie Leilani (Steve) Smith of Smithfield, Utah; brothers Kent C. (Marilyn) Lindberg of Providence, Utah, and Carl Elman (Donna) Lindberg of Houston, Texas; and 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Thunder Ridge 1st Ward, located at 4459 John Adams Pkwy. The family will hold a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Interment will take place at Hyrum City Cemetery.
Allen was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Anthon and Maude Kennington Lindberg, and her daughter, Heidi Marie Allen.
