Allen Miner Obituary

Still miss you dearly! Hope you know that we visit you often and wish we could still enjoy your company.

A simple thank you. Taking his chemistry class, along with the G.I. Bill, sparked my interest and
desire to obtain a degree in pharmacy. For that I am forever grateful!

former chemistry student
Lincoln High School class of '65
Doctor of Pharmacy UCSF class of '79

It's been a number of months and the hole you have left just widens. I miss the sparkle in your eyes that always lit up a room when we came to visit. You were a very loving father-in-law and I am so thankful for your open arm welcome of me into your family. We all miss you. Please know that Margi is well looked after and loved by Rick and I.

Very lovingly,

Joyce Miner

Our Dear Aunt Marge and Cousins,

Time and miles may have kept us apart for all these years but Cory and I still keep you close to our hearts. We were so sorry to learn of our Uncle Allen's passing. He is now resting peacefully in heaven with Jack and Nan and probably working on his next movie script.

We all send along our love and prayers.Your loving Miner family....



Michael,Cynthia&Cody

Jessica,Michael&Jake

Lindsay&Matt

Cory,Sherie&Ashra

DEAR MARGIE, KATHY, RICK, PETE, RON, DON AND FAMILIES,



MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF LOSS AND REFLECTION. I HAVE SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOUR FAMILY. BEING AN ONLY CHILD, I LOVED GOING TO YOUR HOUSE ON TUALLITAN AFTER SCHOOL WHERE THERE WAS ALWAYS SO MUCH ENENGY AND EXCITEMENT. I ALSO HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF THE TIMES YOUR DAD TOOK US BOATING IN HALF MOON BAY. TO THIS DAY I STILL LOVE THE OCEAN AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE TIMES WE ALL SPENT ON THE BOAT IN SAN DIEGO. I ALSO REMEMBER WHEN HE TOOK KATHY, SUE, AND I TO MEET CLINT EASTWOOD ON THE RAWHIDE SET AT MGM. WHAT A THRILL ! THESE WONDERFUL MEMORIES HAVE ENRICHED MY LIFE AND I AM GRATEFUL TO HAVE KNOWN YOUR HUSBAND/DAD.



WITH MUCH LOVE, NANCY

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all. Allan was a wonderful man as evidenced by his wonderful family many of whom we feel honored to call our family.



God Bless,

Ken & Susan

Dear Marge and Miner Family:

I have very fond memories of your Dad during our years as neighbors on Tuallitan Rd. The big blue house on the hill was always full of activity. I especially remember all the kids, the boats, and Martin Milner (wow, as a kid that was exciting to have him around). And, more importantly, your Dad was especially helpful and supportive of my Mom since my Dad died in 1974. He always looked out for her, brought her flowers from his garden, made sure she was getting along ok on a daily basis. I thank him and Marg for being such great, friendly and helpful neighbors. That certainly made my Mom's life on Tuallitan much fuller. I know he will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Fondly, Sally

The Rick Miner Family Reunion July 2003
L-R Lisa, Rick, Joyce, Kimberly, Michael, Benji with Allen & Marji in front.

Dear Rick:

The Pinckerts are all the better for having time with your dad on Tuallitan. Great memories...great stories. The very best to you Margie.

Erny, Mary Lou, Jennifer and Eric.

Dear Dad,

How do I find the words to describe 57 years of being your first born son?

You were my loving, talented, passionate, creative, successful and proud Dad. You were my idol, role model, mentor, captain, my favorite Director/Producer/Writer. Your creative talents and visual mastery were special gifts that you passed on to me.

Your love and passion for the water, boating, fishing, photography, filmmaking, directing and writing are forever embedded in my life. You always told me, “ The apple does not fall far from the tree”. Thank you and Thank God!

Bon voyage!!! Smooth sailing! One day I’ll be cruising alongside and you’ll be my Captain again and I’ll be your first mate.

In the meantime, have fun with all your show biz buddies; Lee Marvin, Bill Conrad, Bette Davis, Earnest Hemingway, Stanley Adams, Dick Gregory, and many more. They all have been waiting for their favorite Director.

I know your loving hands will be on my shoulder guiding me through the smooth & stormy seas.

Know that we will take care of Mom. She will remain secure and loved by all the family, grand kids and great grand kids until she too will sail by your side.

Your resting place at Point Loma gives you an eternal view of the harbor and Pacific Ocean we loved and sailed together. You also have the vantage point of where your film career began with The Naked Sea. It is still one of the best sea pictures ever made.

Your long time friend of 50+ years, Hal Gefsky, sent this poem for all of us to read. I bet you will be making this into a movie.



Do not stand by my grave and weep

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awake in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush

of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft star shine at night.

Do not stand by my grave and cry.

I am not there, I did not die...

author unknown



Allen H. Miner, Husband/Father/Producer/Director/

Writer and my Dad…. has gone fishing.



Love forever and God Bless,

Rick

My sincere

sympathy goes out to you and your dear children on the loss of your

beloved husband, Allen. Your daughter, Kathy, and my daughter, Susan

shared many happy times throughout their childhood years in your home and

the memories with you and Allen are dear to them. It is beautiful that

you had so many precious years together. May this treasured thought and

the love of your children comfort you and bless you in the years to

follow." Warmest wishes, June Russell Pass (Sue Rose's mother)

Dear Margie, Kathy, Rick, Ron, Peter and Don.....

My memories of Allen are rooted in my childhood and teen years. Times spent at the Miner house on Tuallitan were THE BEST! The house was always teeming with activity, people, fun and craziness...Allen up in his bird sanctuary full of spit and vinegar. As a younger person sometimes this intimidated me; as the (occasionally mature) adult I've become I now know that was enthusiasm and spirit and energy for life. It might not have been Father Knows Best or The Cleavers, but.....it sure had a longer and more exciting run!!!! There are so many times I wish that my own father could have been here for this or that occasion. YOu were blessed to have him so long. More memories to cherish!

With love and sympathy, Sue Rose (Simms)

Allen H. Miner was my father. For 56 years I have learned and loved from his inspiration. No words can express the countless memories I have every time I see a flower garden, a ocean with a sailboat, a stray animal, a old black and white movie, a lily pond.



To me he was a prince among men, my inspiration, my legacy. He gave me a privileged life that ultimately allowed me to focus on giving to those that have been less fortunate.



God speed Dad. Thank you for your time here with me. I am proud and honored to be your only daughter. I will see you again one day and we will once again sail the ocean, feed the animals and water the plants.

Dad,



You were always there for me and my family. You accomplished so much in your life. But none more important to me then being a wonderful father and role model. I remember sailing every weekend like it was yesterday. You showed me the importance or being honest and how to have integrity in everyday life. Thank you for everything, especially your love.

Love forever

Don

Allen was my grandfather. I will forever be greatful to have had 33 years with all 4 of my Grandparents. I will also always be greatful for the inspiration my Grandfather gave to me. I believe a lot of my love for art, film, photography, & my green thumb came from him.

The love my grandparents had for each other will also always inspire me. To love for over 60 years is so rare & so beautiful.

When they moved from LA to San marcos I found some letters my Grandma wrote to him during his 2 years in the war. He saved them all.

There was a poem she sent to him in the letters that I would like to share.



When You Return To Me



When you return to me,

the simple things we knew & loved together

We will share again.

I promise you that I will guard them

With my love & hold them close

That your coming will find them,as you left,

As dear, as beautiful as our 1st kiss.

And this trust will be my joyous labor.

But do not expect my love to be the same

the cry in my heart, the yearning,

Tells me that it has grown.

So to meet your coming, you will find my love

As the snow that falls tonight

covering all things.



written by: Leslie Fitzgerald



I'm sure my grandma's love & her letters helped him to return home safely. Helped him return home to start the family that helped create my father, Rick.Thank you grandpa for having my dad, so that he & my mom, Diane, could have me, & my wonderful brother Michael.

I will always love him. And I will always love & cherish what my Grandparents had together. My wish is for all of us to love like they did.

Kimmy Miner

Allen was a "second" father to me for many wonderful years, and a loving grandfather to my two kids, Michael and Kimberly. I have so many happy memories of our family get-togethers over the years. He and Margie were a very important part of my life and I will always be grateful to them and think of them with love and laughter.

I'm happy to say I knew Allen and always enjoyed seeing him at the Miner's Los Angeles home. Beyond his accomplishments as a film and television director, his greatest legacy is his family, many of whom I count as dear friends.



Godspeed...with love,



Joel and Sandy Parks

Margie Miner & family,

We miss him Margie. I will always remember the interesting stories he told about his careeer and the happy sailing days. Be well.

Don and Family,

I was saddened to read of your father's passing. He was quite the character.

Take care, Michelle