Robert William Allen November 4, 1946 – June 12, 2015

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Humboldt County Historical Society http://www.humboldthistory.org/joinus.html Condolences can be made at www.HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com
 Robert William Allen passed away on June 12, 2015, after a long battle with multiple illnesses.
 Bob was born and raised in Eureka, CA and was a graduate of St. Mary’s College of California.
 Following a long and successful marketing career that found him on the pages and screens of major media outlets across the country, Bob turned his attention to his woodworking business. Inspired by the beautiful redwood burl from is hometown, Bob created both functional and decorative art and furniture pieces that retained the natural flow and lines of the wood he collected. His work is exhibited in numerous galleries in the western US and can be found in homes around the world.
 Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Blaine, his son, Chet, his mother, Claire Allen of Eureka, sister, Teri Nelson of Gilroy, daughter-in-law, Renee, and beloved granddaughters, Brooke and Kendall, as well as numerous friends and relatives.