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Alan KRAUS Obituary
BA Cornell, MBA Stanford, PhD. Cornell
Professor Emeritus, UBC Finance
June 21, 1939 – May 16, 2015
Alan Kraus' release from the suffering brought on by Lewy Body Disease came peacefully in the presence of family. Alan was predeceased by his parents, Emil and Lucy Kraus, and by his loving first wife, Berit, in 2003. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jean (McLagan) Kraus, two loving children, Anna and Per, and their respective spouses, Sean Irvine and Kate Kraus. He was beloved Morfar to Nathalie and Linnea Irvine, Farfar to Stella Kraus and Grandpa to William and Frederic Chooi. Adored big brother to Barbara Vamossy and Marcia Glynn, and spouses Charles Vamossy and William Glynn. He will be missed by his niece Jennifer, and nephews Brian Glynn, and John and Stephen Vamossy, as well as their families. Much- loved stepfather to Fiona Chooi and husband Kenneth, Emma McLagan and Caitlin McLagan. Born in Schenectady, New York, Alan was an internationally renowned economist. As a theoretician, Alan made major contributions to the field of financial economics for which he received many accolades and awards. Beyond his extensive academic and professional accomplishments, however, he will be remembered by his students, colleagues and friends for his warmth, generosity and his unfailing modesty. He was a great teacher and mentor, always looking for the best in others. His impact on the doctoral program at UBC Finance was perhaps his greatest teaching legacy. Alan was a man of considerable wit and charm, love and compassion with eclectic interests. He was an avid outdoor enthusiast, and enjoyed a variety of pursuits throughout his life including hiking, jogging, rowing and tennis. He was a lover of language, crossword puzzles and poetry. He was as likely to quote Robert Frost as he was to quote Beowulf. He will be dearly missed by family and good friends both here and internationally. We all rejoice in having known Alan whose exuberant spirit enriched and sustained everyone he knew.
"Good-night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
The family thanks the staff and administration of South Granville Park Lodge for the excellent care and compassion given to Alan during the year and a half he was with them. A Celebration of Alan's Life will take place on Saturday, May 30 at 1 p.m. at the University Golf Club (UBC). Online tributes may be left at remembering.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Society BC or the Alan Kraus Scholarship at the Sauder School of Business at UBC would be sincerely welcomed.
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Anita Irani
August 24, 2015
My deepest condolences to Jean and all family members. My prayers are with you. God Bless.
David Newton
June 22, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family, Alan was a great man and I hope he is at peace. I was one of Alan's doctoral students and I was therefore blessed. He was patient and understanding, even when I defied being understandable. I learned a great deal from Alan and I'll remember our conversations to the end of my days.
Liz Whitton and Peter Milroy
May 30, 2015
My wife and I closely worked with Alan's first wife Berit at UBC Press, thus Alan was a familiar figure in our lives for more than a decade. After Berit's death, we only saw Alan a few times, but once we met him with Jean in Stongs grocery store and he introduced her proudly. He was beaming.
During her final illness, Berit confided to us that she was more concerned about Alan's health than her own illness. She worried terribly about what would become him after she was gone. That day I was overwhelmed with the feeling of how content she would have been to see what we saw. I didn't have the opportunity to say that to Alan, but we looked at each other and I was very sure that he knew what I was thinking.
We send our most sincere condolences to Jean, Kajsa, Per and all of Alan's extended family.
Candice Owen-Jones
May 28, 2015
My deepest sympathy at the loss of your sweet prince ,I know you were so devoted to each other. I remember the many times seeing you pushing Alan in his chair when you would both go for a walk together.I would honk my car horn ,call out to you both , have a little chat. You both would smile and wave at me,you would lean over and give Alan a kiss on the cheek.A special couple indeed. God Bless .Candice Owen-Jones
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May 27, 2015
I feel so fortunate to have met Alan, both at the delightful wedding, and later when he and Jean visited my home in Victoria. We enjoyed celebrating his birthday dinner together, and Mick and Alan shared stories about PhD studies at Carlton University, NY. It was a joy to see the love that Alan and Jean shared. I am so sorry this devotion couldn't have continued for many years.
Anne and Ed Jull
May 26, 2015
Remembering with great fondness early Swedish Christmas dinners with you Alan, Berit, Per and Kajsa,from Anne, Ed ,Victoria,Charlotta, Walter and Philip.
nan St Eloi
May 26, 2015
I will always remember Alan as the gentle giant who warmly welcomed me into his home. I also will not forget the visit we shared at the hospital seeing Jean. It was wonderful to observe his loving, compassionate care for his wife. Take flight Alan. Nan St Eloi
May 26, 2015
I will always remember Alan as the gentle giant who warmly welcomed me into his home. I also will not forget the visit we shared at the hospital seeing Jean. It was wonderful to observe his loving, compassionate care for his wife. Take flight Alan. Nan
Laurie Brown
May 26, 2015
Sympathies & condolences to the family & friends. HUGS to you Anna & Sean (Nat & Linnea)
South Granville Park Lodge
May 25, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Kraus.
It was our privilege to know and care for Dr. Kraus.
We extend our warm wishes to his wonderful and very devoted wife, Jean McLagan Kraus.
The Staff at South Granville Park Lodge
UBC PMF Founders - early 1990s
Tracey McVicar
May 24, 2015
Alan was a wonderful teacher and friend to all of us in the early years of the UBC Portfolio Management Foundation. We will remember him fondly and we thank his family for sharing him with us.
Margaret Connoly
May 23, 2015
Alan was a wonderful lifelong friend, classmate, and neighbor for many years. He and his outstanding accomplishments will be remembered.
Margaret Connoly, Schenectay NY
Judy Allen
May 22, 2015
Marcia and Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. He was quite a scholar and human being. May happy memories sustain you through this sad time.
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