ALLEN LEE BUILTEMAN Allen Lee Builteman, a dedicated and committed
husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at
his home in Rialto, California after an extended and hard-fought battle
with cancer. Allen Builteman was born on October 18, 1938 in Yale,
Oklahoma, to parents Guy, a veteran of World War II, and Mary-May Agnes
Builteman. After graduating from high school in Wiesbaden, Germany,
Allen migrated to Southern California, where he attended Cal State Los
Angeles and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business.
Ultimately, Allen settled in Rialto, California, where he raised his
family and worked as a banker for over forty years. His favorite
activities included reading, watching sports, and attending the various
sporting and performing events in which his children and grandchildren
participated. Allen also had a passion for coaching, and was a member of
the coaching staff of the Eisenhower High School CIF Division II and
State Boys' Basketball championship team in 2009. Allen is survived by
his wife of nearly 44 years, Pamela; his son Derek (Leslie) Builteman;
and daughter Dana (Hansel) Alvarez. In addition, he leaves behind a
brother James and sisters Candace, Billie, and Jerri. Allen is also
survived by his grandchildren Rachel, Jon-Derek, Mazie, and Violet.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 16, at 2:00pm at Bobbitt
Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Avenue. The Graveside Service wll be
private for family only. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
memorial contributions to be made to VISTA Innovative Hospice Care, 1845
Business Center Dr., #120, San Bernadino, Ca 92408. Bobbitt Memorial
Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at
www.bobbittchapel.com