Alan J. Zell

I often think about Mr. Zell. His vision and achievements are numerous and to this day what we discussed at SCORE has come to being. For Mr. Zell's family, all the best.

I was so sorry to read that Alan had died. It brought back many pleasant memories.

My first 5 years were spent in my grandparents house just a few houses up from the Zells. I'm 3 years younger than Alan and followed him through Ainsworth and Lincoln. I was a classmate of his cousin, Susan. I watched "Uncle" Harry "rack-on" at the P.I., bought gifts from Alan at Zell Brothers, and finally ''caught up' with him in age, if not in stature. We always exchanged pleasantries when we met...

While he was volunteering at SCORE, Alan and I spent quite a few hours together, while working on my project. He was a very thoughtful and patient man, who helped guide me and the Portland area. He touched many lives. I will miss him.

It was a pleasure to know Mr. Zell through his participation with the Oregon Small Business Fair. His seminars were always well-received. I always enjoyed greeting him and having a chat at each event. An elegant, kind, intelligent man. My heart goes out to the family, in particular his wife - I was widowed 18 months ago so I know that unique type of loss. He is with God. Bless the family.

The younger Zells will not remember me, but the Zell family, to whom I extend condolences, and mine were friends going back many decades. I had not been in touch with Alan recently but remember him well. I had the pleasure of attending one of his seminars.