Gordon W. Allison

Gordon W. Allison, 74, of Phoenix, passed away May 7, - 2003. He moved to Phoenix in 1956. Upon graduation from the University of Denver, he began a lifetime career in public administration. During his career, Gordon served as Scottsdale's first City Manager and was Maricopa County Superior Court Administrator from 1962 until his retirement in 1989. He served as President of the National Association of Trial Court Administrators. Many who knew Gordon would disagree that he ever retired. He was involved in many volunteer activities that included being a mediator for the Arizona Attorney General's Office as well as being a hearing officer for the Justice Court. Gordon's love of flying led him to further volunteer service in the Civil Air Patrol where he achieved rank of Major. For many years Gordon assisted friends and clients with tax service needs. Survivors include his wife, Dee Allison; four daughters, Peggy Allison, Suzanne Holmes, Jan Allison and Denise Clark; a step-daughter, Leslie Pohorily; a sister, Margaret A. Wills; 4 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Gordon is loved by many and will be missed deeply. Visitation will be held at Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Sunday, May 11th from 5 -7 P.M. Funeral Services will be Monday, May 12th at 10:00 A.M., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 6300 West Camelback Rd., Glendale, followed by interment at Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale, AZ.