Deceased Classmate: Allen Wise
Date Of Birth: June-23-1950
Date Deceased: Feb-10-2021
Age at Death: 70
Cause of Death: Complications following open heart surgery
Classmate City: Sandy
Classmate State: UT
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: Yes Army
Survived By: Brother Gerald Wise, Daughters Rachel and Melba, Sons Thomas and Lessley, Ex wife Edy (Meier),Grandsons Dominick and Derrick.

My dad was an amazing man. He lived his life on his terms, which unfortunately, contributed to his demise. He told us that he never thought he would make it to 70, and that every day thereafter was a gift. He was always happiest when he felt useful, and had good friends around. His list of accomplishments in this life were ongoing and had he not gotten sick; would still be accumulating. He was a printer in the army and served during Vietnam. He was a top notch printer after the army and went on to pursue that field for 50 years. Ten of which was spent running Wise printing out of our garage, and another ten spent later on when I opened Wise Printing for the second time. Dad loved history and could tell you about any war, president, or era of this world with a passion of a great historian. He loved to collect coins and was working on finishing his collection at the time of his death. He loved cars. It was the only subject that he went against his mothers wishes for. He told her that he was going to get his license and a car no matter what. She told him no, and he said "Mom, I've always listened to you and obeyed your wishes, but I'm telling you that I'm getting a car whether you like it or not!". And he did. We worked for the historic venue The Great Saltair for a year where we did grounds keeping and rigorous janitorial work before, during and after concerts there. Dad said it was the funnest job hes ever had. I would agree. Dad loved music and could sing you a song that you had all but forgotten about on a whim. Dad loved to be the life of the party, and people would gravitate to him in a room. He always accepted people for who they are, never judged anyone, and was charitable to a fault. Dad instilled in me my work ethic, and taught me what kindness was by demonstration. He taught me the most about life, and how to treat people. He loved all of his kids as much as the other, and his grandson Derrick was his bestest buddy. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, and for everyone who knew him, the world will be a little colder, darker, and less to laugh about. My dad did everything to prepare me for life, except prepare me for life without him.