Allan Shocker

Allan D. Shocker

In Loving Memory of Allan D. Shocker, age 76, died in San Mateo, California on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 of congestive heart failure.

Born April 7, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, Allan earned his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Allan served as a faculty member at several leading universities, including Cornell University, the University of Pittsburgh, Vanderbilt University, the University of Washington, the University of Minnesota, and San Francisco State University (SFSU). Allan retired after five years at SFSU and lived the remainder of his life in San Mateo, California.

His vibrant personality, booming voice, and infectious enthusiasm for travel, theater, classical music, good food and conversation truly brightened the lives of his friends and colleagues. Allan was also very active at the Peninsula Regent where he lived for more than a decade, participating in Thespians, Glee Club, and various lecture series.

Allan is survived by his sister, Susan L. Ammons, and her children, Laura Stewart (John) and Eric Ammons (Sandi) and their children. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the charity of your choice.