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Sherman passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, February 25, 2012.
He was born to Willard and Margaret Alston in Tatems, Okalahoma. He was the youngest of his 7 brothers. He lived in Oklahoma during the dustbowl, running through the dusty fields barefoot. As a young man he served as a non-combatant during WWII.
In 1950, he met and fell in love with Ruby Mae Dowdy, and they were married on January 7th 1950 in California. From there, they moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where they had four children; Ron, Kraig, Meg, and Sherman Jr. They spent their married life moving around California, Alaska and Oklahoma until they finally settled in Oregon in 1982.
Sherman spent his life as a jack-of-all-trades. He worked as a logger, store owner, engineer, custodian, plant operator, artist, preacher, harmonica player extraordinaire, and many others, but his favorite job was being a Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa.
Sherman enjoyed spending time with his family telling stories of the good old days and singing songs. He was a deacon of his church and spent his life spreading the word to others, preaching to all who would listen.
Sherman is preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, and his sons, Kraig and Sherman Jr.
Sherman is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Mae Alston.
His son and daughter, Ron Alston and Meg Paget
His Grandchildren, Luke Alston, Tanya LaCroix, Richard Paget, and Amanda Quatier
And his Great-Grandchildren, Wesley, Aspyn, and Kamea.
Although he now walks with Jesus, he will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
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I'm saddened to have read the news. Sherm and fmily I beleive were our neighbors in Anchorage in the mid 1960's. I beleive he was our school custodian at Campbell elementary and was very much loved and appreciated by all. I have reminisced about the past on occasions and the school and Sherm have often been a topic of reflection. Thanks for the memories,
-Mark Bennett, Chugiak, Alaska
Mark Bennett
March 1, 2012
Ruby and Family, my prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I will never forget Sherman. He has always been a very important special person in my life, and will miss him very much. I look forward to seeing him in Heaven one day. I loved him and to hear him play the harmonica, and learned so much wisdom from him in our many talks. He was one of a kind. Always his daughter, "Audrey" that he always called me
Gay Howe
February 29, 2012
Funeral Service to be held this Thursday March 1st at the Assembly of God Church- Faith Hope and Love Worship Center/New Hope Chapel at 10:00 AM. Located at 477 Oak St. Vale, Oregon
February 29, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. "HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED-MINISTRY" -Chaplain Richard Reuer, 1206 6th St. SW, Minot, ND 58701
Richard Reuer
February 29, 2012
MY MOST VIVID MEMORIES OF SHERM AND RUBY
WERE WHEN THEY PICKED ME UP FOR CHURCH
AND KRAIG'S FUNERAL.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVESTMENT IN MY LIFE.
SEE YOU IN HEAVEN. BRENDA GEORGE ANCHORAGE,AK
February 29, 2012
Ron,
Sorry to read about your Dad, I hope all is well otherwise.
Bob Conquergood
February 29, 2012
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