Allen Michael Kroff

Allen Michael Kroff passed peacefully on Jan. 5, 2016 in Tooele, Utah, at the age of 51, surrounded by family. Allen is survived by his wife Anaise; three children Alita (David Alex), Angela and Aaron; one granddaughter Leina-Marie; four siblings, Kim (Paul Choate), Colby, Angela and Elizabeth (Eric Wagner) and father David Kroff. He is preceded in death by his mother Michele Kroff. Allen Kroff was born on May 24,1964, in Fort Carson, Colorado, to David and Michele Kroff. Allen attended and graduated from Tooele High School in 1982. In 1983, he was called to serve in the Honolulu Hawaii mission. He later returned to Hawaii where he met, married and was sealed to his eternal companion Anaise Tilini in the Laie, Hawaii Temple on Dec. 18, 1987. Allen attended and graduated from Brigham Young University Hawaii in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a business management degree. While attending Brigham Young University Hawaii, he began working for the Polynesian Cultural Center as a computer specialist and has been working for the Polynesian Cultural Center for the past 27 years. Allen served as a bishop for the Hauula 1st Ward from 1997 to 2001. Allen was a man of service, compassion and unconditional love. He wholeheartedly enjoyed serving others and made it a point to welcome everyone with open arms and an upbeat attitude. Allen enjoyed golfing, lunches at the beach and spending time with loved ones. In July of 2012, he was diagnosed with colon cancer metastatic to his liver. Allen met cancer head-on, arming himself with knowledge and unwavering determination. He endured every procedure, surgery and side effect with a positive attitude and hope. Allen will be loved and missed by many. There will be a viewing at Tate Mortuary (110 S. Main, Tooele, UT, 84074) on Tuesday, Jan. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral for Allen will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at the Tooele North Stake Center (580 N. 270 East, Tooele, UT, 84074) with a viewing at 10 a.m. Funeral services start at 11 a.m., with a luncheon to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Allen’s life. Flowers and condolences may be sent to 253 Hometown Court, Tooele, UT 84074.