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Alan CLAPP Obituary
February 10th, 1930 - April 9th, 2013
It is with sadness that we are announcing the passing of our father Alan Conway Clapp. He is survived by his three children Gordon, Gretchen and Robert (daughter-in-law Lei Leng, son-in-law Stuart) and his Grandchildren Spencer and Hannah, and by his loving partner of many years Geraldine Glattstein. He loved Vancouver and his projects, like Granville Island and Habitat Forum 1976, are poignant totems of that passion. His children will always remember a lively home with interesting guests and exploring the west coast in a '56 Mercury. His grandchildren will remember his paper cones filled with sweets. A gathering to celebrate his life is scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Granville Island Hotel between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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13 Entries
Jane
May 1, 2013
Alan, you fellow Aquarian, are the quirky, thinkee, spark that embodies the left coast ethos. I met you the same night that Geraldine did. It was a good, long run. Enjoy the unbounded.
May 1, 2013
My god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow as I was visitor to Habitat Forum in June 1976 its beautful place I am remembered saw alan few times
May 1, 2013
Many of us in this community would not be who we are without his encouragement and enthusiasm. I think of him every time I see the Lions Gate Bridge light up.
Dianne Neufeld
Milton Orris
April 29, 2013
Alan - or Buddy as he was known back then when we were in elementary school together - was a mentor and inspiration and a great friend to me after we met when I was in grade 5 and he was in grade 7. He continued to be that for me and many more people - he will be with me always in my heart and mind. Milton Orris
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Deborah Angrave
April 26, 2013
Alan I will always remember your energy and flow of ideas that you brought to the Community Channel on many occasions. Geraldine I am so sorry for your loss of friend, love and companion for the many causes you took on together.
April 24, 2013
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of a great guy. He will be missed by many people.
Tony Anagor
April 24, 2013
Hi Alan
My warm thoughts are with you.Circumstances brought us together and I was inspired in such a short time by your friendliness.Thanks for allowing me to be your assistant. May your soul rest in peace. Tony
Lindsay Brown
April 24, 2013
A fond goodbye to you, Al, with thanks for your endless encouragement and for all the many outrageously successful and frankly improbable things you managed to do for Vancouver and this province. You have inspired so many of us. Thinking of you Geraldine, Gordon and Lei Leng and the rest of Al's family.
Stephanie, Lilly & Jaimen Crate
April 23, 2013
Farewell and journey well Alan, you were an inspiration to many, you had a great mind and heart....but mostly I loved you for making our friend Geraldine happy for so many, many years. The world was made better with you in it and that is what most of us hope for. Adieu.
April 21, 2013
You were our coolest Uncle and we had lots of good fun! we will miss your twinkly blue eyes and smile...love marcia
April 20, 2013
Thank You for all the things You brought to my life, vision, courage and intense trusting friendship to name just a few. You inspired so many. Peace Al.
April 20, 2013
So long Buddy!!! from your old childhood friend in Grand Forks BC.
Glen W. Smith
Jack Solloway
April 20, 2013
You were a great friend.
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