ALLEN, Gail Louise

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - Gail Louise Dean Kolesar Allen, 62, passed away March 27, 2014 in Lake Havasu City. Born April 30, 1951 in Winnipeg, Canada to Charles and Ceceilia Bernice Leitch, Gail graduated from Downey High School in 1969 and then from San Francisco St University with a degree in Business Admin/Accounting and became a CPA. She went on to work as the Controller for CBS Television Network, Virgin Records, Universal Studios and Safford Wineries. Gail moved to Lake Havasu City 12 years ago and opened her own CPA firm, which has successfully serviced Lake Havasu residents since 2002. She cherished spending as much time as possible with her entire family, loved spoiling her grandchildren and valued her friendships, both personal and business. Gail was a member of Havasu Bible Fellowship, Lake Havasu Queens, Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. Gail was loved by all and supportive of so many. A relationship with her is truly unforgettable. She enjoyed traveling; favorite travels included Hawaii, the Virgin Islands and Panama and exploring Arizona with her husband, Bob. She also had an interest in boating and a true love for the California wine country. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Gail is survived by her husband, Bob Allen of Lake Havasu City; son, Aaron (Kimberly) Dean; grandchildren, Lake and Alyx Dean; brother, Derek Leitch of Hawaii; sister, Charlene Williams and her dog of Lake Havasu City, Honey BooBoo. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles Leitch and Cecelia Mitchika. A Memorial service will be Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m. at Havasu Bible Fellowship, 3735 N. London Bridge Road. A reception celebrating Gail's life will follow at Lake Havasu Realtor Center, 2293 Swanson Ave. at 12:30 p.m. Thoughts, memories and condolences can be sent directly to the family or through www.lakehavasumortuary.com. Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory, 2225 N. Kiowa Blvd.