Thomas Dean "Tinker" Allen

Happy heavenly birthday grand-pop! We sure miss your dancing feet down here! Love you always! Katie & Christian.

My grandfather was a loving and hard working man. He was motivating and full of hilarious jokes to always make the family laugh. and feel at home We miss his curly hair!!!! Go rest high on that mountain! Save some space or us!!!! God bless
---Sean Pontius

Dad, HAPPY 88th HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY! You are missed as the patriarch of our family although you have passed the baton to good, faithful men that are here with us! I love you and all our family who are celebrating with you in the great beyond!

You are missed and loved grandpa! I miss your silly laugh & cowboy dances! Thank you for watching over us all. Love, Katie && Christian

It´s amazing to think it´s been 17 years since that shocking call came in that you didn´t wake up. 17 years later and I can still hear your laugh! Give my Grandparents a big hug from me, and please keep watching over all of us! Rest in Peace, Grandpa! Sarah

Been thinking about you, Dad. You went to your new home 17 years ago today (All Saints Day). Heard a song that reminded me of you-BORN COUNTRY. Mom and I visited your resting place, so beautifully manicured, not a weed anywhere, and decorated by Denise and Kevin in bursting fall colors. While there in the warm sun, we played Bocelli´s version of the Our Father and sang for you. We try to honor the values that Mom and you taught your beautiful children as we live our lives. Please...

Happy heavenly birthday! We love and miss you!!

Happy 87th Heavenly Birthday, Dad/Grandpa/Papa Allen! We love and miss you-curly haired, dimpled chin, left hander born in Fairfax (Osage County), raised in Dibble mostly, played basketball for the Blanchard Lions, joined Air Force at 17 with parents´ permission, earned GED, sent all first couple years paychecks to your parents to help them and Ned and Pug still at home EXCEPT $5, married a pretty Catholic Mainer, had 6 kids-FED, CLOTHED, SHELTERED, entertained 5kids, encouraged a good...

On All Saints Day, Thinking of you, Dad.... when your dreams were big and a wide road lay ahead of you! We 5 kids (6, with our Angel baby Tommy) were but a TWINKLE in your eye back then! As we joined you, much effort was given to raise us RIGHT and much encouragement given to honor family traditions!! Mom and I attended Mass tonight for our loved ones who have gone before us. We lit a candle in remembrance of you. We find comfort knowing you are with our Heavenly Father and family. We...