Colorado Springs, Colorado
Allan Clarkson Greist, 70, died quietly at his home on January 6, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judith, daughter Barbara Latrell, and grandson Jay Latrell, all of Colorado Springs. His son Michael preceded him in death in 1978. Other survivors are sister Polly Lanius, and brother...
Read MoreI remember Al from Digital Equipment Corporation and his garden stories. Although I never saw his garden, I could picture it clearly from his descriptions. Al said with a smile, " A weed is no longer a weed if cultivated." So true in many ways. What a nice guy. Tamara Jorstad (DC)
January 12, 2011
Al was one of the truly good guys in the world. I worked with him at Traffic Data Systems
January 12, 2011
I too worked with Al during the 80's. Al would take me out on fossil hunting expeditions up Pinon Valley during lunches. He had quite an eye for finding fossils. As John pointed out Al was quite the story teller, and kept us all entertained with his amusing stories. He will be missed.
Bob Weizenecker
January 12, 2011 | CO
I worked with and for Al at Digital Equipment in the late 1980's. He had a sunny, positive personality which always served to keep the workplace enjoyable. Al also enjoyed telling of his sailing adventures and I enjoyed hearing those and other stories as he was a great storyteller.
John Fandel
January 12, 2011
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Elven and Cindy Firkins
January 11, 2011 | Colorado Springs, CO
