Obituary from the Fairbanks, Alaska "Daily News-Miner" newspaper dated Thursday, December 1, 2011, page B-2:

Robert "Bob" Oren Allen Jr., 58, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Nov. 26, 2011, in Arctic Village.

He was born into the lives of many on Dec. 27, 1952. Bob grew up in Anchorage. At age 15, he received an apprenticeship as a mechanic, which was his main trade. At age 18, Bob traveled to Texas and took a truck-driving job until he moved back to Alaska. In Anchorage, he met his first wife, Annie Sargent. They had two daughters, Ahtala and Alana Allen.

In 1983, Bob met Mildred Peter, and fathered his next two daughters, Roberta "Bobbie" and his youngest, Renita, whom he called "The Last of the Mohicans," making it known she would be his last child. Mildred would become Mrs. Allen on July 14, 1999, with this year being their 23rd year of companionship.

During his lifetime, Bob was known to be an easygoing guy with a sense of humor that could make even the most conservative person stifle a laugh. His close friends included Bob Beach, David Smith Sr., and the late Jim Christian.
Bob was an independent person, and pursued his hobbies of hunting and fishing, gardening and raising chickens. He enjoyed reading, and was not one to talk ill about others. He was a a gunsmith, as well as a carpenter, and was known to often make visits to his favorite area, Old John Lake.

His daughters knew him as, "The Best Cook." But even with this outstanding title, Bob's tastes were simple, with his favorite dish being popcorn. During his life, Bob made his pride and achievement - his children - known openly. The walls of his house are covered with pictures of his children and their achievements. He would go out of his way to give them a comfortable life, waking early so they would awake to a warm house with a pot of coffee ready. He also would go out of his way to satisfy his grandkids, from building a playhouse in one weekend to clearing out one's closet to help end her fear. With the affection he showed to his children, it is no surprise it spread to his grandchildren. He would make the effort to visit them, as well as have them visit him in Arctic Village.

Bob is survived by his wife, Mildred Allen; his four children, Ahtala, Alana, Roberta and Renita; his mother, Kitty Allen; his mother-in-law, Josie Peter; his grandchildren, Isabella and Tristan Gray, Tatiana and Ben Johnson, of Seattle, Jaylen and Chenoa Allen; and his only godson, Harley Smith, of Fairbanks.

A service will be held in Fairbanks Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m., and the service from 4 to 6 p.m. A potlatch will be follow at the David Salmon Tribal hall from 6 to10 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Chapel of Chimes. Published in Daily News-Miner on December 1, 2011.