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Alan Drengson Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Alan Drengson
13 Entries
Beth McCall-Hall
January 16, 2023
I knew Alan as a child from around 1960 until 1968. He had a huge impact on my life. He taught with my father Bob McCall at Yakima Valley College. I was maybe 10 years old when I met him. He would ski with me and he´d hike with my father and I. I adored him, he was probably the nicest adult I´d ever met. I was so happy to learn that he´d had 3 daughters, as our family also had 3 girls. I am now in my 70´s and I have never forgotten the impact he had on my life. Rest In Peace Alan. Beth McCall
Leslie Hogya
May 16, 2022
To all the family, sending much love to you. Holding you in Light
Linda Sheehan
May 14, 2022
I'm sorry for your great loss. Alan was my professor for several classes in the late 1980s. He was inspirational and kind, and his influence on how I see the world and our relationship with the rest of nature lives on.
Martha PAGE
May 14, 2022
A wonderful teacher and marvelous human being. I was so fortunate to have Alan as a professor at UVIC in the early 80's. Grateful for his inspiration and influence in a multitude of ways .
His was the epitome of a life very well lived.
Bill Little and Carolyn Masson
May 7, 2022
Carolyn and I, and I am sure many other of his former students, were sad to hear of Alan´s passing last March. We were both profoundly affected by his classes on the philosophy of environment, technology and Eastern religion in the mid-1980s. We both became passionate about Aikido, appropriate technology and deep ecology and Carolyn took off around the world on sailboats and bicycle to meet Masanobu Fukuoka, of One Straw Revolution fame, because of those classes. Much later I came back and interviewed him on the topic of Aikido and ecosophy. He gave a marvelous spontaneous discourse on the theme, so reminiscent of his philosophy lectures, which I was horrified to discover my recording technology had failed to record. So I came back and recorded another interview, which he was gracious enough to give without complaint.
Per Ingvar Haukeland, Norway
April 19, 2022
I was sad to hear of Alans passing. When I started collaborating with Arne Naess on deep ecology in 1990 in Norway, he spoke so warmly of Alan. Alans work with the Trumpeter: Journal of ecosophy was an vitally important contribution to the deep ecology movement. Alan has helped so generously in bringing the ideas of Arne to an English speaking world, including his work on the Selected Works of Arne Naess (with Glasser) and the Ecology of Wisdom (with Devall). Also when I worked with Arne on the book that became Life's philosophy, Alan had many good suggestions. He was someone who did so much to include others. I know Arne cared very much for Alan, and I too was moved by his generousity, warmth and insights when my wife and I came to his house to see him in Victoria. The walks full of wonder and good conversations on nature-friendly forestry and the depths of deep ecology, were a short but a profound highlight of our trip. His broad care for fellow humans and deep love for the more-than-human will be remembered. The deep ecology movement would not have been the same without Alan, and Arne Naess, who passed away in 2009, and for all of us supporters of the deep ecology movement, we gratefully appreciate all of his work and for the wonderful person he was. The news of his passing made the mountain Hallingskarvet move over a bit, old growth trees dance their Aikido slowly among the shades in the evening sun and trumpeters call on a new spring. May it be a good one for all creatures that share this beautiful planet that Alan loved so much. All the best to Alans family.
Bruce Riddick
April 15, 2022
Like Matti, I met Alan through Aikido at the Victoria Aikikai. He was older than most of us, yet so active and caring. He made many contributions to the dojo, on the mats, helping others, writing articles showing the relationships between our physical practice and philosophy. Alan contributed everywhere and to everyone he met. Aikido is only one of many areas.
He remains an inspiration to me.
Guy Dauncey
April 14, 2022
I only knew Alan in his older years, but I celebrate his wonderfully curious love of this planet that he lived on, his constant quest to understand it better, and his readiness to make things happen, so that more people could enjoy the same opportunities that he had. He made such a great contribution to UVic, to ecophilosophy, and I am sure to so much more that I don't know about.
Gary Crocker
April 11, 2022
Alan was a treasured teacher. He had impact far beyond his boundaries. For myself he remained an influence over the last 35 plus years since I sat in his classes. His support, and the encouragement that he showed towards me as I went on to graduate studies was deeply appreciated. He was a wonderful man and a true mentor. My deepest condolences to his family. Sincerely Gary.
Matti Anttila
April 8, 2022
Alan was a friend. We met through Aikido. He was always charming and open, with a twinkle in his eye. My condolences.
Sam Sinclair
April 6, 2022
Tory and girls. So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a kind gentleman. He loved each of you dearly. Memories will give you happiness during this sad time. Sam BMO
lynna drengson
April 2, 2022
Tory and girls: What can I say? It just doesn't seem right that both of the Drengson men are missing from the planet. There are many people who miss them both and they left an incredible impression on all of them. Love and sympathy, Aunt Lynna
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