October 1, 1931 – May 6, 2014
Allen died at home after a long illness. Born in Everett, Washington, he was the 10th of 15 children. After graduating from Snohomish High School in 1950, he immediately joined the U.S. Navy, serving in Korea, and eventually two tours in Vietnam as a chief hospital corpsman. Upon retiring from the Navy in 1972 he settled in San Francisco, where he began a long civilian career as a medical records technician at several Bay Area clinics and hospitals, including Mt. Zion and San Francisco General.
Allen was a longtime member of the Warlocks Motorcycle Club, and served twice as chairman of the San Francisco Inter-Club Fund. He was active in the South of Market community during the 1970s and 1980s.
Allen is survived by his partner of nearly 40 years, Charlie Minehart; several brothers and sisters; countless nieces and nephews; and many great friends. He will be missed. Allen was a longtime supporter of the AIDS Emergency Fund, and donations in his memory will be appreciated.