ALAN PEARCE

I learned a great deal from Alan by working together on projects and papers over the years but what I will miss most is his humor and passion.

Alan was a mentor and a friend. It grieves me that I never had the opportunity to say goodbye to him. I will think of him often. Our loves and prayers to his wonderful family.

Alan was a compelling mentor who inspired my friendship and loyalty for the past 35 years.

Dearest Karen and Emma,
I am truly heart broken to learn of the sad news, please let me know if there is anything I could be of help during this transition. Thinking of you.
Love always,
Neevy

Alan-- All love and sympathy to Karen, Emma, Marie Clare and Mark as they adjust to the terrible void you leave in all who knew you well.

God gave you the full package and you shared it generously with all you encountered.

You never lost perspective or empathy. A modern day Thomas More--"a man for all seasons" who blended a cutting, humorous insight with Keynesian theories that government is meant to serve the people and to control the behavior of the Big Boys.

And...

Mr. Alan and the whole Ruckman-Pearce family were the very best of influences growing up. I loved spending time over at my best friend "Emma's house" as a child, and still cherish the memories made there, at the British School, and in Chincoteague. Mr. Alan always told never ending stories of his adventures and experiences from the past, that sometimes, admittedly, caused Emma and I to become anxious to get back to playing in her room or the basement. Often times, his stories worked in our...

Brought back a lot of memories with a lot of friends, many who comment here.
Condolences to family and all who loved him.

He was our Best Man 45 years ago and he was the Best of Men - honorable, an inquiring mind, a wicked wit but a kind soul, a great storyteller, a trusted and loyal lifelong friend.
Carl and Kathy Hersh, Miami

Alan was a treasured friend and engaging storyteller. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.