In Memory of Masai Allen
Masai Allen
Spouse: Bert Allen
Children: Rebecca and Sarah
Birthdate: Sept 21, 1952
Blessing: July 1, 1982
Ascension: January 8, 2024
Seonghwa Ceremony: January 11, 2024
Cherished wife and mother, Masai Allen, aged 71, passed away peacefully in her home in the early hours of January 8, 2024. She was born on September 21, 1952 in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan to the late Tomizo and Shige Abe. Masai's early years were shaped on the family farm where she spent her childhood with her 4 brothers.
Masai joined the Unification church in 1975 in Yamagata and then went to the Osaka church a year later. Masai was blessed to Bert Allen on July 1, 1982, and they enjoyed 41 years of marriage.
She moved to the United States in 1983. Throughout her many US adventures, Kodiak Island, Alaska always had a special place in her heart as this is where she made memories enjoying nature with lifelong friends in her community. Masai gave birth to here daughter, Rebecca, in Kodiak before moving to Clawson, Michigan in 1992, where a year later she gave birth to her second daughter, Sarah. She proudly worked at Noble Fish, where she dedicated 30 years of hard work and service, but her favorite job of all time was being a mother to Rebecca and Sarah.
Throughout the years, Masai treasured the simple pleasures of life. She cherished evenings spent with her family, whether it was watching movies, goofing around, or being shown cute and funny videos of animals by her daughters. She loved eating all kinds of desserts as well as baking her infamous cream puffs and cake to share. Every fall, Masai enjoyed walks picking up colorful leaves and impatiently waiting for the appropriate time to start watching Christmas movies. She devoted many Sundays at church, surrounded by the warmth of faith and community.
She built a home where she was naturally a second-mom to all who came over. She effortlessly brought joy and laughter to all with her positivity and nurturing spirit. Masai remains an inspiration of endurance and despite her many challenges, she never wavered in her determination and faith.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Bert Joseph Allen; her brothers, Tomitaro (Kazuko) Abe, Kenji (Setsuko) Abe, Takeshi (Eiko) Abe, and Osamu Abe; her daughters, Rebecca Hitomi Allen and Sarah Yoshie Allen; and her caring in-laws Jeff and Cindy Allen. Masai leaves behind a legacy of being kind to all and living for the sake of others.
Seonghwa Ceremony
Date: Thursday January 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM EDT (Viewing will be from 3:00 to 6:00 PM)
Location: Lynch & Sons Funeral Home (1368 N Crooks Rd Clawson, MI 48017)
To Join the Seonghwa Ceremony via zoom click here.
Won Jeon Ceremony will be held on Friday January 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM EDT
Location: Acacia Cemetery (31300 Southfield Rd Beverly Hills MI)
Lunch at the Michigan Church right after burial (around 12:00 PM)
