Ida Jacquelyn Allen

Ida Jacquelyn Allen passed away on October 1, 2025. She no doubt heard “well done my good and faithful servant” as she embraced her Savior Jesus Christ. As we imagine all of the heavenly family reunions, our hearts are comforted. Jackie was born on July 30, 1944, to Hazel and Eugene Bucke of Coyle, Oklahoma. She was the sixth child and “final edition” of the Bucke girls. She and her sisters got their strong work ethic from long days working on the family farm that her grandfather homesteaded in the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889. As a youth, she enjoyed playing basketball, singing alto, playing piano, 4H club, sewing and church activities. Jackie surrendered her life to Christ at the age of nine. This faith would carry her through many difficult days ahead.

Education was important to the Bucke family. Jackie had the honor of being the first Caucasian student to complete all four years of study at Langston University, a historically black University. She worked in higher education financial aid until she retired in 2003. She was known to adopt a student in need and buy their books. Jackie also served her country proudly in the Navy Reserves. She stayed busy after retirement by serving others. She is well known for the trees she thoughtfully crafted for those she loved. She continued this ministry right up until she passed into glory. She brought so much joy to so many. Jackie enjoyed her Hallmark ornaments, but more than that she loved sharing them with others. Her legacy of thoughtful giving will be passed down for generations to come.

Jackie met the love of her life at the tender age of seven. She and her husband, Dale were childhood family friends. Dale’s father outbid him for her meal at the town box supper, but in the end, Dale won her heart. Dale and Jackie have a beautifully blended family made up of five daughters and one son. The daughters include Ronda Maner, Ashleigh Thiergood, Shelley Nicholson, Dena Monroe, and Christy Soares. Jackie was proceeded in death by her precious son Randy Maner 34 years ago. Oh, to have seen their beautiful reunion. She was also proceeded in death by her sisters, Thelma Jane Bucke, Anna Waite, Mildred Hoag, and their loving parents, Hazel, and Eugene. She is survived by her loving sisters, Eva Mears and Velma Langwell, along with her daughters, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Jackie’s earthly life was an example of working hard, loving well, planning for the future, and serving others. She showed those around her that you can endure unimaginable trials with dignity and even a touch of class. She always pointed to her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as her strength.

The Lord is my strength and my shield, my heart trusts in Him and He helps me. My Heart leaps for joy and with my song I praise Him.
Psalm 28:7

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