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Alan Saxon Obituary
1945-2019
Aptos
Alan Herbert Saxon was born in New York City, Oct. 19th, 1945. Alan was born to Mollie Saxon (née Kershner), a follies dancer, and David Saxon (née Slavetsky), a vaudeville comedian. After growing up in Little Ukraine, and going through four foster homes, he hitch-hiked to Berkeley at the age of nineteen. There, he joined the free speech movement and became part of a vibrant counter-culture. He heard a call to become a healer, and moved to Los Angeles with Kitty Coats to go to chiropractic college.
Alan and Kitty married and moved back to Berkeley where they had their first two kids, Elijah and Levana. Alan became an expert in the Sacral Occipital Technique, Ortho-Bionomy and homeopathy. In 1979, Alan moved to Santa Cruz county where his third child, Isaiah, was born. He had a practice in Soquel and taught seminars around the country. He divorced in 1989, and was married to Marsha Marazon from 1998 to 2007.
Alan adored classical music, nature, chess, history, Jewish cooking, and the search for extraterrestrial life. In the last years of his life, Alan worked on an autobiography, developed a screenplay about Johann Sebastian Bach, and wrote his own version of the Bible. Alan was known for his big personality and his ability to bring a smile (or sometimes agroan) with the many puns and jokes he loved to share.
Alan is survived by his three adult children, Elijah Sparrow, Levana Saxon, and Isaiah Saxon, and by his three adorable grandchildren, Lyra, Judah and Aya.
A memorial will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Aptos on October 12th. Doors at 12:30 and program at 1pm. Please bring stories about Alan, food to share if you'd like, or just yourself.
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Elizabeth Hack
October 11, 2019
Our family loved Alan. He was so kind to all of us. He accepted my son as his room mate and was a kind and giving human being in so many ways. He was attentive to our dog Cleo while she was cared for by our son, giving her walks every day and concerned for her health. He truly cared for so many people, places and things - music, literature, his profession, his friends and patients. Generous always. Never afraid to withhold a compliment. Of course we loved his jokes! Only regret not giving him as much as he gave others. Rest in peace Alan. Your gentle spirit will be with us always.
Rachael Peterson
October 8, 2019
I am so shocked and full of sorrow on the passing of Alan. I have known Alan as both a healer and dear friend for the past 30 years. I started to see him for chiropractic services when he had an office near Rio Del Mar and he so expertly healed my back pain. I just loved his work and his wacky sense of humor. I cherished his extensive knowledge on so many healing modalities and would seek his advice on any and all my health issues. Through his homeopathy, I was able to get rid of tonsillitis that plagued me every winter for years and would call him for advice and remedies whenever and wherever I traveled. I join so many others in the shock and grief of his passing. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and patients. Alan, I will always be so grateful for all you taught me.
Jan Marquart
October 8, 2019
Alan treated me after I had a paralyzing incident in 1988. I always remember his abundant energy and enthusiasm for my recovery and future wellness. He was wonderful to work with and I enjoyed our sessions.
I send sympathy and hugs to his family.
Michele Roush
October 7, 2019
So sorry to hear about Alan's passing. Condolences to his family-he was original, filled with life, and helped many people through their pain. Blessings to him on his next journey.
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