Uncle Allan

Like most growing up, Allan's family was a significant part of his life. However, Dad's was a little unconventional. Being the ninth of ten children, Allan was an uncle before he was even born. His next oldest sibling was seven years older than he and most of his other brothers and sisters were already married and with children when Dad was a young boy. As a result, Allan was closest to his nieces and nephews. Jerry Alexander, Faye's son and Allan's nephew was likely closest to him and shares some great memories here. Cindy, Dad's niece also shares memories of Allan here.

Woods Cross

In April 2001, about a month before Allan passed, a good sister in the Fairfield, Pennsylvania Ward took it upon herself to visit Dad and record his personal history. Our family and generations will be forever grateful for this thoughtful, selfless act. Not only do we now have a digital audio copy of the interviews but the written transcription which amounts to 31 pages. Some areas of his life he was particularly detailed about, others require the need of additional sources and commentary. The time Allan lived in Woods Cross, Utah just southwest of Bountiful was one of the detailed accounts he gave. It is only fitting then that this account be told in his own words.