Allan Alton McClain began his mortal life on December 08, 1937.  He was born in his grandparents’ Nelson home. His mother gave birth to Allan while she lay on the family’s kitchen table. He is the first child born to Alton and Eldean Nelson McClain.  He graduated from this mortal life on July 11, 2023.

Allan received his education through the Spanish Fork schools.  He married Merlene Swasey on June 15, 1959, and was later sealed for time and eternity on February 01, 1961 in the Salt Lake City Temple.

Allan is survived by his two sons.  Bert (Carolyn) McClain of Springville and Phillip McClain of Spanish Fork.  He has 8 grandchildren and 20 Great grandchildren.

Allan loved his family first and foremost.  He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings throughout his life.  His life was full of service and good works for neighbors, friends, and especially family. In his later years he worked on Family History and identifying uncompleted temple work. He loved going to Scipio Utah. To learn about his family that helped settle the area.

Allan and Merlene lived in Clarksville Tennessee for a short time while Allan served in the army.  They loved the friends that they made and the experience of living in Clarksville. On their return to Utah, Allan began working as a brick mason and worked for Glenn Close & Associates for many years. Allan also worked for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for fifteen years and then retired to farm the rest of his life. Allan loved to work and tried to instill these traits in his sons.

Allan is preceded in death by his wife Merlene, parents (Alton & Eldean), his sisters JoAnn Ellis, and Phyllis Cobbley. Sister in-laws Donna Swasey Daly, and Emma Swasey Sheppard, brother in-laws Douglas Swasey, Frank Swasey, Ronald Daly, Wesley Steel, and Duane Sheppard.

He is survived by his sisters Alta (Craig) Allred, and Joey (Robert) Liddiard. Brother Lynn (Dixie) McClain. Sister in-laws Marjean Steel, and Sheila Swasey. Brother in-laws George Ellis, and Gary Cobbley.

The family would like to thank the Maple Creek Home Health & Hospice and Hearthstone Manor care facility for their loving care during Allan’s transitioning period.

There will be a viewing held at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street Spanish Fork, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from 6 to 8 P.M.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 19 at the LDS Chapel located at 585 North Main Street Spanish Fork. A short viewing will proceed prior to the funeral services from 9 to 10:40 AM followed by the funeral services.

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