Allen William Jamieson

Allen W. Jamieson Instrumental Music Teacher Age 91 of Horseheads, NY passed away following a long illness on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Elcor Health Services, Horseheads, NY. Allen was born in Walton, NY on July 11, 1917 the son of the late Orley and Evelyn Wheat Jamieson. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Anne Jamieson of Horseheads, NY, daughters, Mary van Holsteyn of Cairo, NY, Judy (Wayne) Mercer of Horseheads, NY, and Bonnie (Vince) Silsbee of Horseheads, NY, sons, Richard (Kathy) Jamieson of Horseheads, NY and John (Dianne) Jamieson of Woodbridge, VA. Grandchildren, Rita Alexander, Gerry and Joe van Holsteyn, Valerie Mis and Heather Mercer, Michael and Brian Silsbee, Laura Santa Maria, Julie and Katie Jamieson, Maureen and Kelly Jamieson, also 9 great grandchildren,and many special nieces & nephews. His brother Arthur Jamieson predeceased him.Allen was a United States Army Veteran of WWII having served with the 98th Division Infantry. He was a charter member of the Worcester New York American Legion Post #1584. Allen was an Instrumental Music Teacher, having taught from 1946 to 1967 in Worcester, NY and then came to the Elmira City School District where he taught for 9 years at both Pine City Elementary and Beecher School. For 25 years Allen was the head of the Elmirians Music Group. He was also very active in the Worcester and the Riverside Methodist Churches.The family will receive friends at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Sunday June 28, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM with Funeral Service there Monday at 11:00 AM, followed by graveside prayers at Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads, NY. Those wishing may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association or Meals On Wheels, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Thank YouThe family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Elcor's Hickory Knoll South for their kindness, care and compassion given to Allen."Leave a loving legacy."