Howard O. Allen ’43

Howie died Nov. 6, 2015, of complications from cardiac and pulmonary disease.

He came to Princeton from Episcopal High School in Arlington, Va. Howie’s family had many connections to Princeton, beginning with his great-great-grandfather, who was in the Class of 1802. Howie earned his numerals as a member of the freshman baseball team and was the art editor of the Nassau Sovereign. He majored in architecture and was a member of Tower Club.

He left Princeton at the end of junior year to join the American Field Service and drive an ambulance in North Africa and Italy. He also served in the Navy.

He began his professional career as a layout artist for The Washington Post. In 1955, Howie moved to Middleburg, Va., to open his own commercial photo studio. He attended many horse shows in the area and, through his photography, began a friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy that lasted many years.

Howie was active in community affairs, serving on the Middleburg town council and planning commission for many years. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion.

Howie was predeceased by Nancy Lee Coble Allen, his wife of 67 years. His survivors include daughters Page and Betsy, four granddaughters, and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Douglas ’45.