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Sherlyn "Shay" Allen, 60, of Tacoma, WA, peacefully passed away on February 11, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with acute kidney disease.

Shay was born on September 2, 1962, to Paula J. West and Willie J. Allen in the Emerald City, Seattle, Washington. She grew up in Portland, OR, and made Tacoma home for over 20 years. Shay graduated from Central High School (Independence, OR) in 1980. She earned an undergraduate …

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Met you for a brief time but you left a lasting impression. I pray you left knowing you were loved and blessed. Rip ang…
Met you for a brief time but you left a lasting impression. I pray you left knowing you were loved …
Met you for a brief time but you left a lasting impression. I pr…
My condolences to Shay's family. Shay and I worked together at the City of Seattle.  She was always willing to pitch in…
My condolences to Shay's family. Shay and I worked together at the City of Seattle.  She was always…
My condolences to Shay's family. Shay and I worked together at t…

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Born

September 2nd, 1962
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Passed away

February 11th, 2023
Tacoma, WA

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Cause of death

Acute kidney disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

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St. Clare Hospital, Lakewood, WA

Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home
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Sherlyn "Shay" Allen