Jim Allen Obituary

Allen, Jim, On June 23, 2011 Jim Allen, loving husband, father, and dear friend to many, passed away surrounded by family and friends. He went peacefully as Barbie, Matthew, Karen and others guided him to heaven saying prayers and singing hymns all the while. Jim's 75 years were overflowing with everything life had to offer. Many people know of his accomplishments in the business community, yet that only portrays a fraction of who Jim was as a person. His participation on numerous non-profit boards, and most importantly his commitment to family reflected his zest for life and insatiable curiosity. As CEO of the Vail Valley Jet Center, he was able to combine his visionary talents with his love of flying. His time with the Youth Foundation was a testament to his resolve to help kids realize their full potential, and get a good start in life. Every Board he served on, everything he did, was done with sincerity, and was an extension of his incredibly vibrant and loving personality. Jim was a blessing to so many people. He changed and influenced lives forever. His wit and intelligence, compassion and love for others will be sorely missed by all. His legacy will live on through the fond memories of his friends and family. There will be a memorial service held on July 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ford Amphitheater to celebrate his life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Calvary Chapel of Vail Valley, PO Box 979, Avon, CO 81620, www.ccvv.org, The Youth Foundation, PO Box 2761, Edwards, CO 81632, www.theyouthfoundation.org or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Jul. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Jim Allen

5 Entries

Christy Porter, Executive Director

July 8, 2011

Jim was a founding board member of Hidden Harvest - among the most supportive and generous friends the organization, or I, have even had. We are all so very sad at his sudden passing and mourn together with Barbie, Matthew, and Karen and his many many friends around the country and the world. Jim is irreplaceable as a friend and true believer in our mission for a healthier world. You will miss you every day ...

Jodi Teague

July 8, 2011

Jim inspired many and loved all...

Karen Allen, Forrester

July 3, 2011

Jim, a Clearwater High School and WSU graduate, may have left this earth but will be forever in our hearts. I see him live on through his grandchildren, Bobby, Riley, Kimmie and Auttumn, and his great grandchildren, Ryatt and Elye. He was a wonderful, loving, intelligent man with a heart of gold and the endless drive to spread his love, knowledge and wit, wherever his travels took him. He was larger than life! His family was blessed to have had him and we all look forward to seeing him again someday. Thank you DAD for being a truly awesome father and grandfather! We love and miss you. Karen and kids

Corliss Jean Collins

July 3, 2011

My memories of Jim (James Corliss Allen) begin when we were teenagers. We were 1st cousins on the Allen side and he was 3 years older than I. Jim lived in Wichita, KS, and I lived in El Reno, OK. Jim would either fly in an airplane to El Reno, with his friend, Stuffy Stoffer (at the age of 16-17, can you imagine?), or ride down with his friend in a car. They would take my girlfriends and me riding around, laughing and having a great time. Then, in our 20's and '30's, Jim would either fly his plane to El Reno or to Oklahoma City while in route to other places of business. We would get together and go to dinner or to the movies. By that time, Jim was very successful in his business venture, but he remained humble. He was funny, loved to laugh, and eager to share stories of his life. I shared stories of my life. He was my No. 1 fan while I was completing my 2-year master of social work degree--this while being married, having 2 children, and driving to the University of Oklahoma 1 and 1/2 hours one way--before interstates. When I didn't think I could continue the difficult courses and the multiple amount of reading and papers, it was Jim who rooted for me to keep on and to not stop. I owe that degree to him. Jim was so full of adventure, always wanting to try different things. He even talked me into getting on Facebook, so I could see pictures of his 75th birthday party (That was last August.). He was so patient with me as he guided me through the process of getting on Facebook. Jim was a joy to be around, and he took great pride in the Allen heritage I was very close to. his parents, Bill and Lois Allen, his daughter, Karen, and his brother, Mike. His mother stayed in our home in Oklahoma City, when his father had hip surgery. He opened his home to our family, also, in California, when my sons and I were there on vacation. I didn't have an opportunity to get to know his wife, Barbie, and son, Matthew very well but did meet them at an Allen Family Reunion that my brother and I hosted in Oklahoma City in 1997. I will miss him terribly, as do his family and friends. I can't even bring myself to delete him from my buddy list, but I guess it will just take time. I know he is with our Heavenly Father, as he was a dedicated Christian. Sympathy is extended to his family and friends.
Love from Corliss (Allen) Collins, from Oklahoma City, OK. (His father, William J. Allen, and my father, Corliss Binning Allen, were brothers.)

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