Joseph Donald Allen

Celebration of Life for Joseph Donald Allen will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at the American Legion, Gillette, Wyoming. Joseph Allen, 32, of Gillette Wyoming passed away Tuesday, January 28th, 2014. Joe was born December 9, 1981 in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The son of Daniel Dee Allen, Vickie Bonnette/Ward, and Timothy Hottell. He attended school in Thermopolis and Hudson, Wyoming. Joe graduated from Job Corps in Anaconda, Montana. There he studied brick masonry graduating in 2000. After graduating Joe moved to Gillette, Wyoming were his father Dan Allen broke him out in the oilfield working at Northern Production. Joe worked for various oilfield companies throughout his time here on earth, recently was with Wyoming Casing with his brother Basil Reynolds and brother in laws Bobby Adams, Jack Adams, and John Adams. His most current employer was Fire Steel Well Service. Joe's passions were his son Jaxon Joseph Allen, family, friends, music, and the love for the oilfield. Joe loved joking around with his nieces and nephews. Joe was a very kind hearted individual who enjoyed his time with family and socializing with friends and meeting new people. Joe had a smile and silliness about him that left a memorable impression on all who knew him. He enjoyed skate boarding and loved trying to show his nephews up on the board with his fancy tricks. Joe could be found swing dancing with the ladies of the family or just getting his moves on like Jagger. Joe is survived by his son Jaxon Joseph Allen of Evanston. His Fathers Daniel Allen and Timothy Hottell of Gillette. His mother Vickie Ward of Pinedale. Step-mother Donna Hottel of Gillette and Step-father Robert Ward of Pinedale. Grandmother Iva Walker of Wyoming. Grandmother Ruth Hottel of Washington. Sisters Billie Jo Adams and Cheri' Davis of Gillette. Sister Tabitha Harding of Utah. Sister Nicole Cooper of Green River. Sisters Raina McDonald and Whitney Hottel of Washington. Sister Laura Roberts of Cheyenne. Sister Danelle Parks of Casper. Brothers Pete Hess, Chris Hess and Basil Reynolds of Gillette. Brother Michael Sowl of Nebraska. Brother Daniel Jr Allen of Montana. Brother Aldin Reynolds of New York. 27 nieces and nephews and several Aunts and Uncles. Joe was proceeded in death by Grandfathers Joseph Allen, Thomas Hottel, and Don Bonnette. A Grandmother Tina Kerns. A Brother Jason Hottel.Memorials and Condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.comFuneral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716