Chief Delphi - Passing of a Coach

[Mike Martus]

Birta Allen - Original Coach of Chief Delphi passed away this evening after a hard battle with cancer.

She will be missed...........

[Beth Sweet]

My condolences Mike. You're all in my prayers.

[techtiger1]

I echo what Beth said along with all of 47 in there as well.

my sympathies,
-Drew

[Zyik]

We are sorry for your loss.

-Lucy, and the rest of 973

[Akash Rastogi]

Best wishes to you and her family. At least she passed knowing of the gift (team 47) that she left to your team and the FIRST community.

[DanDon]

My thoughts and wishes are with her friends, family, and with the team.

[meaubry]

On behalf of all of the past and present Delphi Engineers -
We have been blessed to know and work with Birta Allen.
She epitomized the spirit of Chief Delphi and was the most ardent supporter of our team, the engineers from Delphi, and this program.
She never had a bad word to say and continued to heap praises on the Delphi support team - no matter if we deserved it or not.
We loved her and loved working with her - she made our team better for being a part of it.
Birta fought a valient fight - the kids, parents, and engineers - all had hoped for a better outcome.
For those that met Birta - be assured that you worked with a special lady that believed so deeply in this prorgam.
For those that were not as lucky - it's too bad that you missed out on that opportunity.
To Birta's family - Thank you for sharing Birta with us - we will miss her alot.
We will never forget her infamous call - "Jinga" !
We all knew that it was really secret code for "I love Chief Delphi!"

Mike Aubry
Delphi Engineer

[Josh Murphy]

Mrs. Allen was truly a special lady. It's so hard to believe she's gone. She was one of the most inspiring women that I've had the oppurtunity to meet. She always lifted the spirit of the team no matter what. She will be missed and will always be in our hearts. We should take this time to celebrate her life instead of mourning it, knowing she left the world a better place then when she entered. We are all better people having known Mrs. Allen.

[AndyB]

If she was even part of the reason that your team is so successful today and serves as such a role model to the community, then I would say she lived a great life.

My prayers definitely go out to your guys and your team.

[BandChick]

Though I never had the chance to meet her, I'm sure she was an inspiring women as so many other FIRST coaches are. My condolences to your entire team and of course, her family.

[Wayne Doenges]

Rest in Peace Mrs. Allen :(
You fought the good fight but lost the battle, but you made a difference in all the lives you touched.
Your Legacy will live on.

Team 1501

[JaneYoung]

For those that were not as lucky - it's too bad that you missed out on that opportunity.

Mike Aubry
Delphi Engineer

Sadly, I missed out on the opportunity to meet Mrs. Allen and listen to her wisdom.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Peace be with you.

Jane Young
Mentor, FRC 418

[synth3tk]

Sorry to hear that. The loss of any human being is a tragedy, but one who left such an impact is a life to be celebrated. Our hearts go out to you.

David Thomas & Team 964

[physics_guy47]

I joined this team when I was just starting to find my place in this world. Birta Allen was one of the people that helped to mold me into who I have become. She always loved the team and working with everyone, she was proud of us, and reminded us to be proud of ourselves and our accomplishments. It is truly sad to lose one of your own, but comforting to know that she imparted those best attributes of herself onto each and every one of us.

Birta will truly be missed, but I know that she is still watching over us and smiling , cheering us on - and that is something that we will always have.

[JohnBoucher]

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and team. What we do makes all us us family. Rest in Peace.

[ccn303]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to her family, friends, and the team she loved so much.

What a fantastic legacy she's left. What a gift her life was to the many students who's lives have changed because of her....

[Squirt_47]

Mrs. Allen was a dear mentor, coach and friend to me. She was there for anyone in need. She helped me to believe in myself, and guided me through obticles that I had faced. I will never forget her on going english lessons', and corrections. As Josh another team member said, lets not mourn over her death but remember her accomplishments, and how she touched each and every person whom she came in contact with.

I will miss you Birta, Love You Always.........................

[Rich Kressly]

Mike, Mike, and all of 47,

Heartfelt condolences to everyone in your extended family. May you all find peace and strength in her example.

[Chief Samwize]

Ms. Allen was an inspirational person who touched many people's lives and helped make Chief Delphi what it is today. Despite fighting cancer she still always had Chief Delphi in her heart. She actually came to one of our regional competitions in a wheel chair while she was ill because the team meant so much to her. There are few people in this world as caring and inspirational as Ms. Allen and there is no one who can take her place.

She was a great person and will be missed terribly but she is in a better place. As stated before by Josh, it is time to celebrate her life and what she accomplished.

-Sam

[Mike Martus]

Here are the details as I know them.... at this moment.

Visitation will be at Cobb funeral home Wednesday 12 pm to 8 pm.

The Funeral will be Thursday November 15th.

Location: Pontiac

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church
123 Wessen Street

11:00 am

[KathieK]

My condolences to your team and her family and friends.

[Devon27]

so sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences to the family, friends, and team. you are all in my prayers

[Mr MOE]

To Team 47 and all famiy and friends affected by this loss, our prayers are with you all. May your memories of Birta give you all strength through this tough time.

Peace.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Please pass our condolences to all of Birta's family and friends and the great Chief Delphi team. Birta was one of those dynamic and energetic mentors you here about so often, the world is a better place because she walked here.

[manny]

MRS. ALLEN well be greatly missed by the team and her family, i had know mrs.allen since I was little she was my aunt. and she will be greatly missed not only by her family but also by her chiefdelphi family.

[Sh00kaL00k]

On behalf of our team, I express our condolences for Mrs. Allen. We are very sorry to hear about her passing.

-Shahrukh Sayeedi

[JudyVandy]

Condolences to Chief Delphi and to all of Mrs. Allen's family from Chuck 84.

[Shelbo]

May her family find strength in knowing that she has touched the lives of many and is therefore never truly gone.
Team 316 offers their condolences.

[cobrawanabe1699]

That's really too bad. I'm sorry to hear about your loss.You have the support of all of us in 1699.

[wingnut1705]

On behalf of Team 453 I would like to express our condolences. We are very sorry to hear of your loss.

- Kevin Schumaker