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Alan Delman

1939 - 2024

Alan Delman obituary, 1939-2024, Green Valley, AZ

BORN

1939

DIED

2024

Alan Delman Obituary

Alan Delman, M.D. died Feb. 24, 2024 at the age of 85. Born on Jan. 25, 1939, in Cambridge, Ma., Delman began his 43-year plastic surgery career treating returning Vietnam veterans. His hobbies were sculpture, birdwatching, and astronomy. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Ginger Delman Applegarth; children, Michael (Stephanie Howard), Deborah, and David Delman, M.D.; grandchildren, Jenna and Eliya Howard-Delman, and Joni and Jules Delman; and stepchildren, Alden and Rickey Bevington. He is predeceased by his late wife, Judith Brenner Delman; and brother, Bernerd Joseph Delman. Donations to the Arizona Friends of Tibet and the Green Valley-Sahuarita Samaritans. A reception for "Alan's Love for Life" will be held Sat. March, 9, 2024 from 2-5 p.m. at Agua Linda Farm.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Mar. 1 to Mar. 3, 2024.

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Marsha R Sherry

March 3, 2024

Alan was a dear friend and neighbor who let us view eclipses through his powerful telescope, referred us to the best doctors, and always entertained us with his stunning quick wit. EJ and I loved him- a wonderful, sweet and caring man.

Kevin Allison

March 2, 2024

Alan was a man of many virtues and abilities. We will all miss his spirituality and his humor.

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