Obituary of Robert Edward Allen

Robert Edward Allen, age 90, passed away while surrounded by his family in Weatherford, Texas on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was born on January 21, 1929 in San Francisco as the only child to Chester and Lucille Allen. Robert grew up in San Francisco where he made and kept life-long friendships. In 1946 Robert enlisted in the Army where he served in Japan during the occupation at the end of WW II until January 1948. After returning home Robert went on to graduate from the University of San Francisco with a degree in Business Administration. In 1956 Robert married the love of his life, Clara Elizabeth Heinrich. Robert and Clara raised five children. Robert worked in sales and product development. Eventually he rose to vice president of Bemis Jason Corporation. In 1975 Robert took an early “retirement” to pursue his passion of farming almonds and walnuts in the California central valley. During their retirement years Robert and Clara enjoyed traveling together as well as spending time with family and friends.

Robert was a model husband and father who taught and exemplified responsibility, integrity, and generosity. He will be remembered for his quick-wit and intelligence. A natural problem solver with skills that served him well in business, as a farmer, restoring old cars, or simply as a dad helping his kids with home improvement. Robert will be forever remembered with love and respect by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The room where Robert stayed during his final months was decorated with pictures of family and friends that touched his life, and, of course, a picture of his restored Ford Model A. It was there that he spent many hours with his family reflecting on John 3:16 and Psalm 23, both prominently framed above his bed.

Robert was preceded in death by Clara, his wife and love of 61 years.

He is survived by his children Lynn Vaughan, George Allen, Jeffrey Allen, Tommy Allen, and Patty Weber; and 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. 

Robert will be interred next to Clara at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery with military honors during a private family service.

“Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’  Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise’.” – Luke 23:42-43