Condolence: I love you Mrs. Vale. I admired you because you walked out the Great Commission--drove out unclean spirits, prayed for and healed the sick, preached the Word. You were such a wonderful teacher to me, even person-to-person.

Condolence: Alliene Vale contributed mightily to the cultural education of her sons’ friends. She welcomed all of us into her inviting home, and in her inimitably dramatic fashion she encouraged us to sample opera, symphonies, and the Great Books. My introduction to grand opera came at age 14 when the Vales gave their tickets to “Aida” to their son Wylie and three of his friends; opera has enriched my life for the ensuing half-century. Even though we never made it through the shelf of Great Books, at least we learned what they were and had many animated conversations about literature in the Vales’ comfortable living room.

Condolence: Dear Mr. Vale,
Thank you for sharing Allienne’s biography. Though we have never met, you have had a profound impact on our daily lives -- we fell in love with a Vale-designed home more than 20 years ago and live there still. We suspect Allienne may have had a hand in designing the interior for the original owners in 1959. We are deeply sorry for the loss of your extraordinary wife.
Respectfully yours,
Jim Davis and wife Jan
Rice University class of 1977

Condolence: Mrs. Vale as well as Mr. Vale will always hold a special place in my heart. I will never forget the Bible studies held at her house my senior year at Memorial. She made a lasting impact on my life and faith. I am eternally indebted to both of them. I rejoice that we shall meet again one day.