Dr. Henry C. "Hank" Allan, Jr.

I send my deepest sympathy from the distant Shores of the United Kingdom.

Shared by sally de-bargeton on 8/4/2012 11:36 PM

To Aunt Norma & family, Hank Allan touched many lives in so many different ways, but to me he will always be "Uncle Hank" my beloved Godfather. As a small child in the late 1960s our families were very close and I spent alot of time with them. Uncle Hank was the kindest, smartest, and the most gentle man I have ever met. He could talk to anyone about anything and always was interested in your life.I remember him and Aunt Norma always calling everyone "Honey",the thing is they really meant it. He will always have a very special place in my heart. I hope his children know how blessed they are to have him as their dad.Love and peace to you all.Kathy(Smith)Flores

Shared by kathy flores on 7/30/2012 7:46 PM

With deepest sympathies to you. My thoughts are of your family.

Shared by mark radabaugh on 7/30/2012 12:08 PM

With deepest sympathy!

Shared by judy & erik bloecks on 7/28/2012 3:35 PM

The Jarvis family extends their deepest sympathy to Norma and to their family on the loss of Hank. The 534th Engineer Boat & Shore Regiment deeply regrets the loss of another of it's members. We will certainly miss Hank, a stalwart soldier. May God be with him. Bob & Brooks Jarvis

Shared by robert p. jarvis on 7/28/2012 2:43 PM

Norma, so sorry to hear about Hank .. my sympathy to you and your family. We have lost too many good men, and Hank was one of the best. We really miss those days when the 534th men were well and happy and could share their lives with each other. My thoughts are with you in your grief. Judy

Shared by judy o'keefe on 7/28/2012 2:38 PM

Hank was a great friend and mentor. I'm truly grateful for everything he taught me. I will never forget his kind and giving spirit. He was a member of "the greatest generation" --a man who served his country in World War Two and who continued to serve his fellow man long after. This world was lucky to see him born. My condolences to Norma and his family. May his memory be eternal!

Shared by theo poulos on 7/28/2012 4:25 AM

Our deepest sympathy to you during this time. Wally & Pat

Shared by wallace smith iii on 7/28/2012 1:12 AM

Deeply, deeply sorry for your loss. I had the priviledge of meeting Hank several years ago when Deborah and I traveled to Chicago for a visit. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Chris

Shared by christine loose on 7/27/2012 10:44 PM

Knowing Hank was a privilege. He shared his Moraine Valley experience with me, and his Iowa and Iron Mountain experiences.My deepest sympathy on your loss.

Shared by rod seaney on 7/27/2012 2:35 PM

Dear Norma ans family, Our love and thoughts and wonderful memories are with you in this time. We shared the love of the 534th members and the great reunions. Many thanks for friendship and memories. Much love, Bobbie & Joe

Shared by joe & bobbie sickler on 7/26/2012 5:55 PM

Henry was a wonderful colleague and co-worker who contributed much to the Fine Arts and Humanities Department at MVCC. His wisdom was always the calm in the storm. My sincere condolences to Norma and other members of their family.

Shared by phyllis j. kozlowski on 7/25/2012 8:01 PM

Our prayers and condolences to your family.

Shared by margaret parker on 7/25/2012 6:09 PM

Bill, my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time.

Shared by david sellers on 7/25/2012 3:52 PM

Jeff...We are thinking of you at this sad time and send our deepest sympathy to all of your family on the passing of your father We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Aunt Dee and Uncle John (Henderson NV)

Shared by john and dolores gee on 7/25/2012 1:49 PM

Norma, Mary and I will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and in our daily prayers in these days of the loss of your loved one. Since I was in Hqtrs. & Hqtrs. Co. of 534th EB&SR I did not know Hank until we met at reunions. We have lost another comrade, one of the special ones of Co. D!

Shared by richard e. johansen on 7/24/2012 8:01 PM

I have always held Hank in high esteem. I enjoyed our times together when we were neighbors. My thoughts and prayers are with Norma and the family. Sincere sympathy, Joan

Shared by joan siewert on 7/24/2012 7:50 PM

Greg (and family) - So very sad to hear the news. I hope that this ending finds your family and father at peace. Our hearts go out to you. You are all in our prayers. Ed, Cynthia and Michael

Shared by ed st. peter on 7/24/2012 6:35 PM

Dear Greg, You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Know that you’re Father is at rest. I wish you and your family peace and comfort.

Shared by mindy on 7/24/2012 2:26 PM

Condolences to your family. May God hold and keep you in his love.

Shared by teresa perkins on 7/24/2012 2:19 PM

Henry and I both started in 1969 at MVCC. It was a real pleasure working with and for him. Always cheerful, helpful, and professional. One of those persons that made MVCC a great place to be. I rember Henry as a wonderful person, teacher, and administrator. I miss him. Fen

Shared by fenwick taylor on 7/24/2012 1:01 PM

Hank was a wonderful man, we all lost a good friend.

Shared by richard rackow mvcc 1981-2011 on 7/24/2012 12:55 PM

He is a great man and he will be sorely missed forever. Love Dave Kasl

Shared by david kasl on 7/24/2012 9:16 AM

I was only 12 the last tme I remembered see "Uncle Hank" we're not related but the time our families spent together as well as always remembering him and "those early chicago years" I grew up in, he made us family. Our families continued to stay in touch and with as the great topping I will always CONTINUE to remember his presence, spirit, love and his family. Thank you Uncle Hank and Thank you and your Family Aunt Norma! Hugs and comfort to you all.

Shared by mark gabriel on 7/24/2012 3:55 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with Norma and her family. I met the Allans throught the Army reunions of the 534th EB&SR and am saddened by the loss of yet another one of these wonderful veterans who sacrificed so much almost 70 years ago. Hank was a man of peace and justice who continued to serve others after he left the military. I was so privileged to have known him.

Shared by diana gustafson voelker on 7/24/2012 2:17 AM

WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME To NORMA AND FAMILY

Shared by jean thomas on 7/23/2012 10:14 PM

We are all diminished by this loss; this was a man of honor, courage, wisdom, and wit. He was the most considerate instructor I've ever had, the easiest person to talk with - and he always talked "with" you, not at you or to you! - and he valued what every person had to say. He taught and led by example, and always with a bit of humor at just at the right time. He cared about people and loved his family completely. He lived fully and with gratitude. He will be greatly missed by countless numbers of people whose lives he influenced as a teacher and touched with love, great kindness, joy, wit, and goodness. Our hearts go out with our prayers and condolences to his family.

Shared by mary and j.d. millervitell on 7/23/2012 9:18 PM