Allen Wolk passed away on Oct. 8, 2024, in Everett, Washington, at the age of 65. Allen was a devoted husband, father and “Opa,” and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and those he served in his community.
Born on June 27, 1959, Allen dedicated much of his life to serving his community and nurturing his family. He graduated from Battle Ground High School and earned an associates degree in fire science at Portland Community College. He continued his education at the National Fire Academy where he completed the Executive Fire Officer program. His commitment to public safety was evident through his extensive career in fire services, having served as a volunteer at North Country EMS and as a firefighter, fire marshal and battalion chief for the City of Camas.
Beyond his professional life, Allen was deeply devoted to his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Julie Wolk; children, Ryan Wolk and Rachel Gilbreath; daughter-in-law, Malorie Wolk; son-in-law, Andrew Gilbreath; grandchildren, Lukas, Felix, Vivienne, Harry and Louisa; parents, Gerald and Dolores Wolk; and siblings, Jerry Wolk, Kami Sowards and Rollie Wolk.
Allen loved spending time with his friends, hiking and fishing. He could often be found fishing and crabbing on the Columbia River and Puget Sound, and enjoyed an annual trip to Alaska with friends. He and Julie spent time camping, hiking, kayaking and exploring Europe, the Cascades and various national parks across the U.S. He had a deep love for his family, reflected in the handcrafted garden beds and garden shed he built for Julie, and his knack for fixing anything that needed to be repaired in the homes of his children. In recent years, he was happiest spending time with his five grandchildren who he adored.
A service celebrating Allen’s life will be held at the Camas Community Center in Camas, Washington, on Friday, Nov. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Allen’s memory to the American Heart Association, reflecting his lifelong commitment to the well-being of others.
