Birth date: Jan 17, 1937 Death date: Feb 14, 2013
Jerry Ray Allen, age 76, a resident of rural Howard, Kansas passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 at his home. He was born in Sedgwick County, Kansas on January 17, 1937 the son of Arthur and Fanny (Milton) Allen. On July 20, 1 Read Obituary
I miss you so much papa you were the light of my life, my hero, my supporter and most of all my papa. You were always there for me and I'm so sad that you couldn't see me grow up more but I'm thankful that your not longer in pain and I know your up there looking after me Love you papa
I miss you so much papa. I wish so bad that the kids and I hadn't been so sick so that we could have came and seen you one last time. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and talk to you. Grandma gave me a bunch of your shirts and I wear them all the time. They are my favorite. Especially the ones with "JRA" on them. They make me feel so close to you. I wish I could hug you again and feel your face against mine and smell you. I keep a little bottle of Stetson just for that reason. You were gone nine days before my birthday and when I got my birthday card, I wanted your name to be on it so bad. Every card I get, when I open it, I expect your name to be on it too. It took me the longest time to take your cell phone number out of my phone. I haven't even been to you and grandmas house since you went away. I don't think I will be able to handle it. You are the greatest papa. I love you so much. I know you are in a better place now. I will see you again one day and I hope you will be ready for the biggest hug you've ever had. Today s christmas. The first one without you. Merry christmas papa. I love you more than you'll ever know. Watch over grandma for me. I miss you so so much. I love you. I hope you have a great christmas in heaven. Xoxoxoxo
I regret the snowstorm blocked my chance to come pay respects to my Uncle Jerry. I didn't know Jerry until I married into the family back in 1985. Hard to beleive that a guy raised in New Jersey would become so close to a cowboy from Howard Kansas. But then again, knowing the person Jerry was, it all came easy. In addition to becoming family, Jerry and I became partners in "Finest Piece of Prairie in Elk County" as he once said, and I repeat constantly. It was through Jerry's tireless, and relentless efforts that the "Matt and Allen Ranch" became such a beautiful piece of land. He raised some fine cattle on that land, how he admired his Beefmaster cows and the calves they made. When I would come to visit, Jerry and I would take a tour of the ranch, and he would show me all the things he had done to improve the land. Now Jerry knew so much about the land, the grass, and the cattle, that I was enthralled in hearing all about it. I tried to learn some of it, but I regret we lost so much knowledge on how to be good stewards of that precious land in Kansas when Jerry departed. On our tour, we would always stop at the crest of the ranch and look east (don't look west, Jerry hated those wind towers). The beautiful sight even got a Kansas Cowboy and a New Jersey guy to share some personal moments. That was special to me.
In my life, I have been to some pretty spectacular sites, I've been served plenty of exotic cocktails, and been in the company of some very prestigious people. But, I would give it all up to have one more day with Jerry, riding on the prairie, drinking a beer, sharing a laugh and our lives together.
Every time anyone who knew Jerry drives past the "Matt and Allen Ranch", take a moment to admire it's beauty and remember the man who loved life, loved the prairie, loved his family. Rest in Peace, Cowboy.
Jerry was a great man that always had a smile on his face and would drop what he was doing to help a neighbor. I'm glad I had the honor to know him. He will be missed. (Kelly Weakley)
Our condolence and prayers are with you and your family. Richard Davis
