Joshua Louis Allen "Giant"

Sept. 12, 1978 - Sept. 26, 2004

After his courageous battle with cancer, Josh became the angel we all knew him to be. Fondly known as "The Gentle Giant" by his Salpointe Football teammates and later "Giant" by his University of Arizona Rugby teammates, Josh touched the hearts of all. He will be remembered for his bright, winning smile; special sense of humor; intelligence; and generous big heart, along with his skill with the TiVo and PS2 controller.

Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis Rizzo, Robert and Mary Allen ; his father-in-law, Hal Sprague and his uncle, Tom Flickinger.

He is survived by the family who fought so hard to assist him with his battle The loves of his life, wife, Gretchen and children, Jake (4) and Cailyn (2); devoted parents, Connie and Ernie Allen ; sisters, Marisa and Crystal; grandmother, Catherine Rizzo; mother-in-law, Bobbie Sprague; Gramy, Shelba and Ken Enright; uncles, Tony Rizzo, Bob and Rick Allen ; aunts, Sharon, Nora, Betty, Judy, Francine, Toni and Edda and his many cousins and friends especially Danny and Tyson.

Josh graduated from the U of A with a degree in Computer Engineering and was fortunate to be employed by The Fountains where he worked with co-workers he loved.

Visitation will be at DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME, 3081 W. Orange Grove, Thursday, September 30, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Memorial service at Calvary Christian, 3850 N. Commerce Dr. with Doug Martin officiating, Friday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be graciously accepted by the Team Giant Fund or The American Cancer Society of Tucson in the name of Team Giant.