Allen Minker

Dear Susan,

I will always remember Allen's easy laugh and constant smile.... He brightened spirits, he had a kindness that was palpable and a curiousity that seemed endless. He seemed giddy with life itself. I felt good when I was around him so I will never completely let him go.

You are both in my prayers,

Jay

Dearest Susan,

Don't know what struck me this wintery day, to google you only to hear of Allen's death in the fall. After reading the obitiuary, it is clear how much poorer our planet is by his loss. All my love, Toni Grekin

Dear Susan,

We are very sorry for your loss. You and Allen have been very courageous while Allen battled cancer. I was shocked to learn that Jeffrey had cancer an even more shocked when Allen learned of his condition. I am thinking of you, Dorthy and Jeffrey in your time of grief.

Love,

Dear Susan,
I just learned of Allen's passing. I am so very sorry. Upon meeting the two of you initially and every subsequent contact be it in person, email, or telephone, it was always to my benefit, thank you. Allen has a grace and sense of humor that will be with us forever. I will always treasure our Jeopardy outing and thank you both for sharing and caring for the rest of us. I have the Turkey card and your facial expressions declared your adventurous spirit(s) and your...

Dear Susan,

Apparently I wasn't as prepared for Allen's death as I thought I was. I'm sure part of that has to do with the fact that I was on the train on my way to Kansas City then Oklahoma City when I learned the sad news. It is a comfort having others around who knew what a wonderful person he was; because I was traveling, I'm behind on that. I did have a nice talk with John Dilworth that Thursday evening as the train passed into Colorado. I was sure Allen would make it until I...

I was Judge Minker’s judicial assistant while he was the Superior Court Judge in Greenlee County. When Judge Minker hired me I did not have a court background, he showed me much patience and kindness as he explained the different types of cases and procedures followed in the courts. Judge Minker stressed the importance of being fair minded, and at all times having integrity and showing respect to everyone. What I admired most about Judge Minker was his intellect, reasoning ability and his...

For the past ten years, I had the honor of knowing and loving this great man. He became my best friend. I will miss him more than anyone can imagine. I am terribly sad for Susan andthe enitre SLO community

I am so saddened by the loss of Allen Minker. I worked under him when he was Superior Court Judge in Clifton, Arizona; I worked at the Probation Department at the time. When he found out I spoke Spanish, he quickly convinced me to assist in the courtroom with interpeting. He always encouraged me to continue to better my ability and bought me a Spanish/English dictionary; that I use to this day. He always expressed his gratitude for my service to the court. He had a way of letting you know...

I moved to Tucson the same time Allen did. We studied for the bar exam together. We had alot of laughs. Allen finished first on the exam but at least I passed. I used to kid Allen about his bird watching. He always had a smile and a wit. I will miss him deeply.