Allen Mason Mowery

Allen Mowery, age 88, of Coatesville, peacefully passed away at Freedom Village on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was the beloved husband, friend, and partner in life with the late Helen (Scott) Mowery who died in 2008. They were married for 52 years. Allen was the son of Edith (Mowery) Johnson and William Mowery. Allen was predeceased by his brother Wayne Mowery. He is survived by his three daughters Carolyn Utesch (husband Bill), Laurie Keen (husband Bill) and Sharon Paul (husband Scott), along with his 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Allen graduated from Coatesville High School in 1952 and then went to Perkiomen Prep School. After prep school, he got married to the love of his life, Helen, and enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1956 living in Virginia. After serving his time in the Reserve, Allen and Helen moved back to Coatesville, PA when he took on full time work as a home builder employed by John Eshelman, Reds Russell and Lowell Armstrong.

Allen transitioned to a professional office role at Lukens Steel in Coatesville where he was employed for nearly 25 years. For extra income Allen took on side jobs in carpentry and roofing for many years. After Helen got her Real Estate License, they invested in real estate renovating and reselling homes. They also began renting properties in Coatesville. For the past 20 years, Allen took on the hobby of repairing and selling lawn mowers throughout Chester Country.

Allen’s lifelong passion was sports, especially baseball. He played baseball starting in elementary school. He was a left-handed pitcher and a right-handed batter. He played varsity from 9th – 12th grade. After high school baseball, Allen then played varsity pitching for Perkiomen Prep School. He was very active in playing the Twilight League in the 1950s and 1960s. He also played on the Presbyterian “Presbys” Softball Team for nearly 15 years.

Allen treasured his family and enjoyed his friendships. He was a person of Christian faith and lived a life serving others in his church and community. His indomitable spirit encouraged his family and friends to persist in the face of life’s challenges.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 8th at 2:30 PM at the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1121 Octorara Trail, Parkesburg, PA 19365 with visitation at the church from 1:30 PM to the time of the service. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Services at 2:30 PM.

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In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation, please consider the American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/ or your preferred charity.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted online at www.wildefuneralhome.com