Steve ALLEN Obituary

ALLEN, Steve
A highly respected owner- operator of an agricultural spraying and seeding business in Walnut Grove, CA, perished on January 10, 2011 in an aerial collision with a temporary weather station tower. He was 58. Born in Lodi, CA in 1952, he graduated from Elk Grove High School and worked in the family dairy business before beginning a flying career in 1971. His specialized training in agricultural application began three years later. After a long established reputation in the industry, he and his wife bought Alexander's Ag Flying Service in 2006, and continued to serve the client base that had followed Steve for more than two decades. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Karen of Rio Vista; daughter Gail Back of Sacramento; daughter Angela Lucero of Sacramento; grandson Brenden Back; and six brothers and sisters. A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 1:30pm in the Our Lady of Fatima Society Portuguese Hall in Thornton. Donations are welcome to the California Agricultural Aircraft Association fund seeking to require marking and notification of tower installations.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Steve ALLEN

14 Entries

diane hobiera

February 11, 2011

February 11, 2011

Steve Allen was our neighbor and friend in Sacramento, CA. We loved him. He was truly a great man. He was nice to everyone unconditionally. And he was very handsome, too. He was kind and generous to everyone. We can't believed that he's gone, still so young.

We missed you, steve. You didn't know that you made an impact on us, the moment we met you and got to know you. Hope to see you in heaven.

God loves you,
The Hobiera

Manuel & Rosemary Correia

January 24, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Aaron Cowley

January 21, 2011

My sincere condolences to the Allen's that lost a truly wonderful man and friend to us all. Steve was simply one of the best kind there was to know in life. God bless.

Cayetano & Neva Barajas

January 20, 2011

Karen,
Wings of an angel is what Steve has been and always will be, and now he is back with our father in heaven soaring higher than before. Look up to the brightest shining star in the sky and you will find his bedroom light shining bright for you as he watches over you. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
God Bless you and your family.
Cayetano (Jaime) and Neva Barajas

Vince Peters

January 20, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss, Steve was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember clam digging with Steve and my Uncle Willie at Dillions Beach.

January 20, 2011

Karen, Steve and my late husband Mark Kunisaki were friends, and many times Steve would throw rolls of paper out of the plane when he flew over our ranch in Walnut Grove as a calling card as if to say, "just driving by and wanted to say hi". When Mark got very sick he took him up in his plane and gave him a birds eye view of Grand Island and his land. It was such a treat for him to see that view and he talked about that trip for weeks. Steve brought great joy and many smiles to all of us in Walnut Grove. He is now in heaven with Mark looking down at all of us in the Delta. I hope your memories keep you strong during this difficult time. Being a young widow is not an easy path. Just know that Steve was a great guy and we will miss him. Sending you all my prayers, Roberta Kunisaki (Walnut Grove, CA.).

Veronica Clark (Combs)

January 20, 2011

My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Steve was a great guy and always made you laugh. RIP Steve, fly high.

January 19, 2011

Dear Karen, We are all so sorry for your loss. He was such an easy guy to like and we could all see how much he cherished you. I am so sorry and if you need me contact me. My Mom, Auntie Doris tried your old number but it wouldn't go through All of us that met Steve and at your Grandmothers 80th Birthday totally fell in love with him. He was very special. I don't have your phone number so mine is 209 224 8020. I am now living in Acampo. We would love to see you. My deepest sincere thought are with you. Love your Cousin Barbara email [email protected]

January 19, 2011

Karen, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We have known Steven
over 40 years.
Mike and Linda Combs, Rancho Cordova, CA

Dianna Hansen

January 19, 2011

Karen, My heart goes out to you and your family. The wonderful memories of a great guy bring smiles to help us all get through this time of sorrow. I will never look to the sky and not smile, knowing he is smiling too.

Jennifer Harter

January 17, 2011

Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you; my heart truly goes out to you. Though I was only able to get to know the two of you for 20 minutes each week, it didn't take long to recognize what a beautiful couple you made! Steven's grin with his black cherry mocha will be forever imprinted in my mind :) May God Bless you.... Jennifer Harter

Robert Burgess

January 16, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Casey Long

January 15, 2011

Blue Skies and tailwinds forever my friend! My heart goes out to you, Karen and your family!

Clyde & Cozy Wilkerson

January 15, 2011

Good bless you and your family, you will be truely missed...
Clyde & Cosetta Wilkerson and Family

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