Tobias Andrew Allen

Tobias Allen Obituary

Tobias Andrew ALLEN Died unexpectedly Aug. 30, 2 months short of his 40th birthday. Born in Bellevue, he attended Sacred Heart, Eastside Catholic and the Art Institute of Chicago. Toby lived in the Bay Area and Louisiana and travelled extensively in the US before returning to live in Seattle. Toby, we will always remember your love & passion for music, art, filmmaking, theatre, social issues and deep caring for family and friends. He leaves grieving his parents, siblings and many dear friends. In lieu of flowers donations to Seattle Crisis Clinic.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Tobias Allen

8 Entries

MargaretCorll

October 7, 2021

Oh wow-I had NO idea that Toby was no longer with us, let alone for all these years! This hurts me bad!

Toby was in my life over a few different junctures in my life, many years ago and I have been thinking of him a lot lately. That´s why I made this Google search.

RIP, doll! I´m sure you now know the very unique and magical way you impacted my heart and mind.
Please come down for me when my time finally comes!

Jt Kirby

December 8, 2018

Sorry for your loss.. I didn't know Tobias, I just recently watched collectors the documentary and learned about who Tobias and Rick both were and I know that had we met, we would have been the best of friends.. I was searching for him to see how heard it would be to get in touch with him and seen the posts about his death and it shocked me, a person who didn't even know him.. Anyways sorry for your loss.. Truly.

rick staton

September 22, 2007

To Toby's parents and siblings,
Ironically, I've never met or even spoken with any of you. Silly perhaps, in hindsight...

Tobias came to stay with us during early May, years ago in Baton Rouge, LA. I'd invited him down after he had contacted me about promoting one of those dreadful art shows!

A fellow collector and equally as enthusiastic as I was back then, we became instant friends - literally.

I consider him a "little brother," as well as one of my best friends ever. I'm 53, so maybe I should use the words, "baby brother!"

Your son/brother was one of the absolute funniest and most gentle men I'll ever meet. He was brilliant, creative and fascinating.

His opinions were never wishy-washy or neutral. He conveyed them articulately and with intellectual passion. My son, Hunter, and his mom - as well as my parents and siblings - loved the Tob'ster very much and for all time.

I will cherish my memories of him and I thank God for the time we spent together. His life greatly enriched my own. Unfortunately, there are very few truly unique
folks in this world, so it was refreshing to ally myself with one during this brief life.

Let none judge him, for we are all created by God for a purpose in this life. He changed the lives of each of us who knew him. Certainly for the better in my own.

The lesson learned from his passing is a harsh one, but a necessary one. Everyone takes everyone else for granted.

Tell those close to you that you love them every time you get the chance. I never told Toby that while he was here, but he never doubted it anyway. I love you Tobias. May God bless you, buddy.

Rick Staton

Kathleen Allen

September 10, 2007

Thanks to all of you for your kind words. Knowing that Toby had such a widespread group of friends helps our family process through this huge loss.

Elizabeth Leffler

September 8, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, and my heart goes out to you. I worked with Toby at Goodwill, and he was a really cool person. He used to get on the PA to make announcements about our daily specials and would always put his own unique twist on it to make it more amusing for everyone. Since we both smoked, we would often take our breaks at the same time, and we would sit outside and have interesting discussions about philosophy, art, human nature, psychology, you name it. He was very intellegent and had a great eye for the absurd. My birthday is the day after his, and as fellow Librans we found that we were both perceived as being sympathetic listeners for people with problems, kind of amateur psychologists or counselors, as it were. He never let on that he might have problems of his own - he was always positive and mellow about everything. I really enjoyed his company, and he will be missed. My prayers are with you.

Kendy LaMont

September 8, 2007

Toby,
From the first time I saw you running around the pool at the house in Bellevue as a little boy you had a real sense of adventure. You had a bright and trouble life but pushed through. You were a real wonderful Uncle to my two girls Nicole and Sami and have always held a special place in my heart. From the trip to help us move to California when Gram Lila tried to get the dreds out of your hair to the man you became. Fly free Toby and remember now your wings will take you soaring to where you want to be.

Malcolm Woosley

September 7, 2007

Nothing more would make me more happy than to choose from yer "Selection of Sympathy Expressions"...However, that is not going to happen.
On Sunday, August 26, Toby called a few times inviting me over to Jon's place. So I went.
We spent the afternoon drinking a few beers, smoking a few cigarettes, and watching the Sunday Afternoon Movie on local TV.
Many, many times, we laughed hystericaly, the movie being "Dick", about 2 teen girls who unknowingly instigate the Watergate Scangdal.
After my moving out from his place, this was the first time we had spent time together. I had mentioned that our favorite band FLIPPER was playing on Friday night, and that knowing his situation, I would be, "...more than happy..." to pay for his ticket and have a good time. Jon called me Friday AM with the news of his "passing"... That night I went to the show anyways... And I paid for his ticket...
Far as I'm concered, he was with me the whole time...
Love to ALL of you...
Malcolm S.

Deirdre Maxwell Smith

September 7, 2007

My deepest sympathies are with you, Toby's family.

Through the past twenty years I have heard wonderful stories about Toby from my son, Malcolm. I know that the two young men shared a treasured friendship, through the good times, as well as the not so good times.

I had the pleasure of meeting Toby on a few occasions, and remember his gracious manner and humor, and yes, his wonderful golden hair!

Life is not easy for those favored few who are so creative, those who have such sensitive natures as Toby. His life was filled with such interesting and varied experiences, along with his travels and myriad friends.

May God's peace be yours, now and in the future.

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