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Carol Albers
January 2, 2014
I was Alan's legislative Assistant from 1984 to 1991. I so loved his sense of humor and remember all of the evenings in the office when we joked and laughed together. Alan was a good man and a moderate "old school" Republican. He will be sorely missed.
Much love to Jeanne and to his sons, Gordon and Turner.
Michael Love
September 25, 2013
I met Alan almost 30 years ago when I was a college student working on his campaign for the US House of Representatives in 1984. Alan was a person of great integrity. It is too bad in this day and age of politics and public service that we don't have more people like him. God Speed.
Matt
September 4, 2013
I met Senator Bluechel almost 30 years ago when I was a student working in Olympia. Another intern worked for him and we both admired his grace and wisdom. He helped negotiate a significant piece of legislation that allowed our beautiful state to do a property swap with the federal government that help preserve some of our precious wilderness. He was always a politician who looked for solutions, that is my opinion and I think the opinion of others. He was a true public servant.
Kathie Murray
September 3, 2013
I, too, remember Alan as a lovely man and dedicated public servant. He cared so deeply about being open to hearing all points of view and working through the issues before the important decisions that would affect his consistuents in the 45th and the region as a whole. I feel privileged to have helped to support Alan during campaign seasons and to have known him and Jeanne as friends. Rest well, Alan. My condolences to all the family.
Inga Holmquist
August 29, 2013
I am so sad to learn today of the passing of one of my favorite people. My affection and sympathy are with all his family and friends.
You never felt like you worked FOR Alan, you were on the team and worked WITH him. What a lovely gift that was. His gentle warmth and genuine enthusiasm inspired his team to give their very best, every time – it was such a joy to bask in Alan's kind approval. He remains my gold-standard as a “boss,” and I am honored that he was also my friend.
I am sorry to think of a world without you in it, Alan. I will forever remember your commitment to service, your wonderful intellect and your dear smile.
Candy Horchover
August 28, 2013
It will be a lesser world without Alan. I doorbelled for him when he ran for the
state House of Representatives. I worked a session in Olympia for him when he bacame a state senator. Alan welcomed everyone into his office. He listened. He made things work for people and caused them to feel that they did it. To me Alan was a gentle professor, a kind friend. He was my introduction into how government can bring people together. Thank you, Alan, and to your family for sharing you.
Bill Finkbeiner
August 28, 2013
Alan was such a generous and upbeat person. His work made Washington State a better place.
Dawn Correll
August 27, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many memories of your dad. He was a great man and had an impact on so many lives. Hugs to you all.
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