Clair Comish Allen, a lifelong resident of Cove, died peacefully on September 20, 2026, according to a report published September 24. He passed away near his longtime home and the Allen Seed Grain barn where he raised his family.
Born on April 27, 1926, to Clarence and Florence Comish Allen, Clair graduated from North Cache High School in 1944. He married BeNon Staley on November 22, 1950, at the Logan Utah Temple. Together, the couple raised seven children: six sons and one daughter.
Clair was an established businessman and farmer who founded Allen Certified Seed in Cove. His agricultural contributions included pioneering the introduction of Brevar fall wheat to the valley and working to secure various local water rights. He served on the State Water Board during the 1980s.
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Clair served as a temple worker in the Logan Utah Temple. He expressed a belief that there was no better place to raise a family than within the church.
In his later years, Clair was accompanied by Colleen Hyer of Lewiston, who served as a cherished companion and friend. Even in his final weeks, he remained vocal in expressing gratitude to his family and his caregivers, including Arlene Robbins, Brynanne Williams of Hospice, and the staff at ComForCare Home Care of Northern Utah.
Clair is preceded in death by his sister, Jan, his wife, BeNon, and his son, Jim, who died nearly a year ago from cancer. He is survived by his children Craig (Kathy), Jill Bell (Dave), Kurt (Terry), Chris (Denise), Rick (Cammi), and Troy (Kelly), along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for September 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the LDS Chapel in Cove, Utah. A graveside service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the Richmond Utah Cemetery, with a family luncheon to be held at the church in Cove afterward.
