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1922
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2017
Allison Prator Obituary
Allison is survived by his son Jim Prator and nephews and nieces across the US. Allison chose a simple ceremony and internment with his wife in Strong, Arkansas in the spring. He also requested no flowers and for his friends to remember him instead when their outdoors enjoying Alaska. A small get-together will be held at the Peppermill Saturday 14th, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00. Arrangements are with Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
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Alison with Marilyn
Yvonne Meili
January 14, 2017
I loved caring for Allison We became friends while he resided in an alh I managed. His sense of humor was amazing. He especially loved talking politics with me. My grandchildren lovingly called him Grandpa Allison. He will greatly be missed and fondly remembered.
Allen Brown
January 10, 2017
David Hite called today and informed me of Allison's passing. I had not heard and was saddened by the news. For nearly 20 years Allison and I worked together in one capacity or another. I quickly learned he was a man of high principles and honor. He worked as an Arco interpretative geophysicist and most importantly as a mentor for many young geophysicists first getting acquainted with exploration at the district office level. He worked and lived through the times of single fold records to multiply levels of CDP processing profiles. He even experience some of the very first 3D seismic coverage. Allison, among others, worked many hours preparing lease sale structure maps, presentations to management, and selling a play. He was a friend and supported of me at all levels. I will always remember his contribution to Arco, Arco Exploration department and support staff. He was a fun guy, always looked for the best outcomes, and friend of many. He was an outdoor guy, enjoy picnics and cross country skiing. In the early 1980s he and his wife Billie were looking forward to retirement in his home state of Arkansas. Billie passed before they could realize their dream of returning home. Allison dedicated the rest of his life to living in Anchorage and enjoy friends and many activities - winter and summer.
Allen Brown/ Alaska, Oregon, & Arizona.
Sandra Lemke
January 9, 2017
I too, in my 20's, worked as a Geophysical Technician at Arco and had an opportunity to meet Allison Prator toward the end of his working days there. He was quite a character and an expert in his field before computers were given the task of crunching numbers.
James Miller
January 8, 2017
In my 20s, I worked with Allison at Arco in Alaska. I'll always remember him for the cigars he perpetually smoked and for his at times befuddling southern drawl. He was one of the classic "oil men" and all of us young-cub geophysicists admired and respected him. Rest in peace, Allison.
L Groh
January 8, 2017
Allison Terrell, your country and countrymen thank you for your military service. Now rest in peace.
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