LaFon Simpson Allen - Oct. 7 1951 - February 3, 2024

LaFon Simpson Allen, 71, died surrounded by her children in Price, Utah in the early morning of February 3, 2024. She was the first of 11 children born to Dora Lafon and Keith Simpson. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. LaFon spoke fondly about growing up in humble conditions on various farms in Northern Utah and loved being a Simpson. She was always there for everyone and a true big sister to her 10 siblings. She was considered the rock of her family always being the good girl, sometimes quietly vexing the rest. There was always activity in her home and a table full of people for dinner throughout her life. She loved having children around her. Loud children, children bouncing on furniture, playing, laughing, and singing children never bothered her. “It felt like home,” she said. 

LaFon admired and appreciated other peoples’ talents and abilities but was always quiet and humble about her own successes. For her 20-year high school reunion she wrote:

“Occupation – homemaker. States I lived in – Utah. Personal income – 0. Education – high school. Thoughts of how boring, how unsuccessful crossed my mind. What had I done? What had I accomplished? Looking back, I realized I like my life and would not change much. Many things I did not have, a profession or extensive traveling. Nevertheless, my life has been full of fun, excitement, and growing. I have accomplished more than I have ever dreamed I would. Unmeasurable growth in self-confidence, in social skills, in knowledge, in experiences, and influence on others. Position, status, and money do not determine success. How we live our lives is more important. I just need to feel that I am improving, that I accept the challenges placed before me, and that I do the best I can do. If I am concerned and care about others on the way, I am a success.”

LaFon died of a brain cancer that she delt with for 26 years.  Sweet, kind wonderful mother, wife, grandma and friend.

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