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Title: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: Ben Maher on November 02, 2021, 09:36:48 PM
Such a sad day.

Allen Boice of Liberty Bows has passed away.

Over the years many of us have had such great interactions with Allen, and wonderful adventures with his bows.

I have two of his bows turning up at my office today that he made me just recently.

His last words to me in a message were "onwards and upwards"

One of the bucket list items I always had was to shoot his bows alongside him at the Pope and Young Shoot


My condolenmces go out to his family and friends
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: Steelhead on November 02, 2021, 09:46:58 PM
Very sad news.

I was lucky to have a few of his bows.

He built very fine bows and was great shot as well.

More importantly he was an honest,trustful and truelly excellant person.

God bless Allen and his Family.

He will be missed
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: Alexander Traditional on November 02, 2021, 09:48:09 PM
Oh no!!!

I wanted to talk with him and order a bow. So sad I just watched a pod cast with him.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: DNewer on November 02, 2021, 11:07:10 PM
Allen was such a class act. I’ve shot his longbows for years and most recently sent my original back for a refinish. Such a gentlemen and master craftsman. Sad day.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: Bisch on November 02, 2021, 11:22:28 PM
RIP!!!!

Bisch
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: JDunlap on November 02, 2021, 11:31:40 PM
Really hate to hear it. Grace and peace to his family.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: shick on November 03, 2021, 05:53:39 AM
Sad news, Ben; Prayers for the family.
Shick
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: varmint101 on November 03, 2021, 05:56:40 AM
My condolences to his family and friends!
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: Horsehide on November 03, 2021, 06:08:29 AM
So sorry to hear this. Allen was a class act and a talented bowyer. I gave my Contender to my oldest son when the draw weight became a little much for me. Such a great bow. Prayers sent for his family.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: Sam McMichael on November 03, 2021, 08:30:17 AM
RIP! Prayers are offered for his family and friends.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on November 03, 2021, 09:54:53 AM
Praying for his family.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: ny state land on November 03, 2021, 12:08:37 PM
Impossible to believe, I talked to him a few weeks ago. Prayer to his family.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: ron w on November 03, 2021, 01:14:45 PM
Just went out and shot my Chief to honor him….. RIP :pray:
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on November 03, 2021, 01:42:40 PM
Thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: MnFn on November 03, 2021, 06:58:22 PM
Well that is the pits.  I just talked with Allen a few weeks ago.
I bought a couple of bows from him, a Classic,  and a Chief.

Once, I put in for an elk tag and I already had a lighter Chief.  I needed a heavier bow for the elk hunt and I talked with Allen about it.  He graciously sent me his own personal 55# takedown so I could use it for the season.

That was the kind of guy he was.  He will surely be missed !
Rest in peace Allen, you are in a far better place now.
Gary
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: 58WINTERS on November 04, 2021, 02:02:19 AM
The void that comes rushing in like a flood at the sudden loss of a friend brings a flurry of unanswerable questions. Allen and I had exchanged e-mails just days prior regarding prayer for a mutual friends surgery.
Know this one thing about Allen, he was devoted to Jesus who provided his salvation. His passion was that all would come to know the peace of God through Jesus Christ.
Thank you Allen for everything you gave me in this life. Till I see you again at the throne of His grace!
Bob
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: MnFn on November 04, 2021, 10:10:23 PM
Yes Bob.
Last winter after I went thru a tough stretch with a series of mini-strokes and triple bypass, Allen and I talked about our faith and beliefs.  It was a great conversation and a great comfort to me and then Allen sent me some recordings to listen to while I was convalescing.

I agree with you and with the comments by Snag.  I hate to think I won’t get to talk to Allen again.  One of the really good guys here.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: MnFn on November 04, 2021, 11:36:39 PM
Duplicate
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: chase perry on November 05, 2021, 08:09:48 AM
This is very upsetting.  I was introduced to traditional archery with a Liberty Chief in 2009.  It was a gift.  I killed my first traditional deer with that bow, and still treasure it.  That gift changed my life, as I've shot one of Allen's bows everyday throughout this past decade, excluding our trip to Disney World with my daughter, Ava.  I couldn't take my bow in the park; the Judo point made the Chip and Dale chipmunks a little nervous... I tried.  Allen had a terrific sense of humor.  I think he'd appreciate that.

We never met in person, but I certainly feel I've lost a friend.

Sincere regards to his family, Chase
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: Islandlongbow on November 06, 2021, 04:15:45 PM
Allen was such an easy person to talk to and deal with on the phone. His bows are smooth and easy to shoot. I wish I could have met him in person. We need more people like Allen in this world........
Thank you for making this world a better place.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: beendare on November 07, 2021, 02:06:59 PM
One of the great Bowyers for sure, RIP
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: chase perry on November 09, 2021, 10:30:33 AM
Sunday morning.  :coffee:
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: MnFn on November 09, 2021, 04:20:17 PM
I recognize the penmanship on that bow, Chase.
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: Tradcat on November 09, 2021, 08:05:15 PM
Deepest sympathies and prayers sent to Allen’s family and friends. He was a master bowyer and a very nice man. So sorry to hear this news.  Tradcat
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 10, 2021, 01:43:31 PM
RIP,  prayers for family and loved ones
Title: Re: Liberty Bows - Allen Boice has passed
Post by: Part Time Archer on November 10, 2021, 09:45:33 PM
 :campfire: Sorry for your loss, Bless them Father.