I got an email today informing me that Don Allen (Dakota Arms) had passed away on Saturday. He had been suffering from cancer. I thought some of you might like to know. The burial service at Beecher Island, Colorado and there are memorial services in Sturgis N.D.
Posts: 4917 | Location: Wenatchee, WA, USA | Registered: 17 December 2001
My condolences to Norma and the rest of the crew. Dakota Arms is a very close family and all will miss him. Don will be remembered for his vision and innovation.
Posts: 10780 | Location: Test Tube | Registered: 27 February 2001
Some years ago when I did an article for India Today on custom guns, Dakota Arms were one of the first companies to send me a beautifully detailed press pack which I still have. They were extremely helpful and kept sending ma a lot of literature including reviews of their products by various magazines (including reviews that were slightly critical) - May his soul rest in peace.
Sorry to hear this; I didn't realize he was ill either. Don and his company did a lot to renew and stimulate interest in better quality guns in the U.S.
Posts: 9487 | Location: Texas Hill Country | Registered: 11 January 2002
He just took a trip to that undiscoverd country from who's born, no traveler returns. I sure he found his peace with his family and friends who are long gone.
Posts: 1070 | Location: East Haddam, CT | Registered: 16 July 2000
I just came across this thread, I'm in shock I was in Africa hunting when he passed away. I was hunting with a Dakota too. My condolances to the whole crrew at Dakota and especally Norma.
I'm speechless, Don looked so good last time I saw him at the Bienfield show here in Vegas.
May God rest his soul.
Posts: 1407 | Location: Beverly Hills Ca 90210<---finally :) | Registered: 04 November 2001
