Maurice B. Allen Jr.

Maurice B. Allen, Jr., FAIA Maurice B. Allen, Jr., FAIA, age 82, passed away November 1, 2008. Beloved husband of 57 years to Nancy Huff Allen. Preceded in death by son Robert (1965), he is survived by his children, Kathy (Dennis) Klohs and David Allen, both of Minneapolis, MN; granddaughters, Caroline Klohs and Christine Allen; sister, Ruby (William) Magee of Lansing, MI; and brother, Ret. Col. Charles (Mitzi) Allen of Columbus, GA. Born in Lansing, MI in 1926, he was educated at Western Michigan University and Notre Dame University in the Navy V-12 program, was commissioned an officer, and served on a destroyer in the Pacific Fleet. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Michigan. Throughout his professional life, Maury exhibited a concern for architectural excellence in the fullest sense. He designed many prominent structures which received local, regional and national recognition. In addition, his design interests led him into positions of teacher, juror, public speaker and counselor to state government. His career started as draftsperson/designer for Smith, Hinchman & Grylls Associates and for a decade as an Associate of Eero Saarinen. He was a Principal of TMP Associates for 31 years, retiring from his Board position in 1993. Maury was honored with advancement to the College of Fellows of the AIA in 1983 for his outstanding contributions in design and service to the profession. In 1995, the AIA, Detroit Chapter, honored Maury with its most prestigious award, the Chapter's Gold Medal. Memorial service will be at St. James Episcopal Church, 355 W. Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009, Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 p.m., with a reception at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. James Episcopal Church.