Howard Wheatley Allen

I still have a sculpture Wheatley did of three male birds that represent my husband and two sons. It is on a piece of redwood bark that my youngest son found in Mendocino. I will treasure it always They died in 1980 in an airplane accident.

Thank you for the wonderful memories. May your family find comfort and peace after their great loss.

I'm very sorry for your loss. May God provide you comfort during this difficult time.

To You Who Have Made Birds All of Your Life
(To Wheatley)

You,
Who have made birds all of your life,
Must know what it feels like to yearn to fly.
How else then could you learn to make weightless wings,
With ease,
From weighted things?
Turn redwood trees to softest down?
Cast feathered promises in bronze,.that songbird sings,
Please wait for me.
I too will soar to my highest highs,
In my time.
I'm just waiting for the slightest breeze
To lift...

Wheat, i'll always remember you for how open and honest you are. You touched the lives of many and i'm thankful mine as well. Looking forward to seeing you in Heaven! Rest well in Gods hands.

Wheatly and I were high school buddies, having grown up in what we thought was the best place in the best of times. We had lots of fun together. He is one of the people who bring a smile to my face when I think of him.

I was always proud to read of his artistic success and feel fortunate to have had him visit with my husband and I many years ago and show us some of his beautiful works.

One of my fondest memories from our 50th high school reunion was dancing with Wheatly...

My deepest Condolences. Wheat was an amazing artist who will be missed. The last time I saw him he was still sharp and we shared some great memories.