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FRANK DUANE ALLAN (Age 91)
Died June 2, 2016. Born May 19, 1925, he married Peggy Louise Nelson in 1946; together they raised seven children. Frank joined GWU''s medical school faculty in 1954 and retired as emeritus professor of anatomy and embryology in 1991. He authored two textbooks and received a Distinguished Service Award for many years as editor of the Journal of Biocommunication. A memorial service will be held July 2, 2016 at 1 p.m., at the Barn at Edgewood, 777 Beazley Rd., Stanardsville, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frank''s name to the Alzheimer''s Assoc.
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Memories and Condolences
for FRANK ALLAN
June 28, 2016
God keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116 : 15. EJC. GA.
Family... the greatest thing on earth!
Rachelle
June 27, 2016
A more honest, kind and loving man is hard to find and I will miss him. He opened his heart with love and acceptance to me when I married his eldest grandson. I never heard a cross word come from his mouth.
He was so full of stories of everything. One trip we took him with us from California to Utah. We took two cars and I was driving with him as my passenger for most of the trip. I was a little concerned about what we would talk about for eight or nine hours. The time flew by and we found plenty to talk about. It is one of my treasured memories with him.
It felt like he was always one of my biggest fans. I was a crazy, busy mom with the first three of his great-grandchildren. He always told me what a great mom I was and what wonderful children I had. He said that he thought I should be Mom of the Year. Of course he was biased... and I loved him for it!
It has been my greatest pleasure to get to know him and call him "Grandpa"! He will be missed and I am grateful for the knowledge that I have that I will see him again one day!
Miss you Grandpa Allan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peggy and their 7 children, 1963.
Lisa Allan
June 27, 2016
June 26, 2016
So sorry for your loss.May you find comfort and hope in God's Word the Bible during this most difficult time.
June 26, 2016
Frank Duane Allan, 91, died June 2, 2016 in Vienna, Virginia.
Frank was born May 19, 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Eva Irene and Marshall Maughan Allan, Sr. He married the love of his life, Peggy Louise Nelson, on September 9, 1946 in Ogden, Utah, and the pair later solemnized their union in the Salt Lake City, Utah LDS temple. Together Frank and Peggy raised seven children.
Frank received his BS from the University of Utah and his PhD in Anatomy from Louisiana State University. Frank and Peggy seriously considered an offer of employment from Temple University in Philadelphia, but instead settled in the quiet Washington, DC suburb of Falls Church, VA, when he joined George Washington University as an assistant professor of anatomy and embryology in 1954. In years to come he would be awarded tenure as a full professor andon his retirementbecame professor emeritus. He was involved in teaching some 4,000 students in his 37 years at GWU. He was revered among those students, known for memorizing their names as incoming freshmen and recognizing individual needs. He also founded and served as director of Audiovisual Services for the university's medical school for more than two decades, and in that role, oversaw the medical illustrations staff.
During his distinguished career Frank authored two textbooks, and as a member of the Association of Biomedical Communications Directors received a Distinguished Service Award for his many years as editor of the Journal of Biocommunication, He also contributed to projects ranging from the Encyclopedia of Mormonism to a CNN television special. He participated in international anatomical organizations and worked under a grant to develop laser disc technology for teaching human anatomy and embryology.
But for all his scientific mastery, Frank also had the soul of an artist. He had a rich baritone voice, singing for years in various church choirs and occasionally as a soloist or in duets. He sketched beautiful illustrations of his home and his family. And he wrote reflective poetry and prose, often in fond memory of his beloved Peggy, who passed away in July 1991.
In retirement Frank lived on Blue Run Farm, a 24-acre property near the small town of Stanardsville in Central Virginia, in a house he and Peggy designed and built together shortly before her death. There, on the farm that served as a family gathering place for many years, Frank loved to watch the birds, deer, and other wild animals from his breakfast nook, as well as his grandchildren when they came to visit. Many happy Thanksgivings, Christmases and other family times brought children and children's children together with Grandpa Allan to revel in bonfires and hayrides and fireworks and memories and stories of Grandma and familial love. He welcomed othersfamily, church members, former colleaguesto Blue Run Farm through the years, but there were quiet times too, during which he worked on family history and wrote letters, and kept a brief but meticulous diary of the day's activities. And he was dedicated to his daily crossword puzzle.
He was an accomplished teacher, author, artist and man of science, but he will be remembered most for his tender heart and his utter devotion to family.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved Peggy, three siblings, and his son Michael Scott Allan.
He is survived by his brother Norman Allan, his children Kathleen (Rodney) Colvin, Ronald Maughan (Kathy Suter) Allan, Melanie Sue (David) Elliott, Kevin (Lisa Crandall) Allan, Russell Mark (Tara Mohtadi) Allan, and Jeffrey Todd (Evvie Moore) Allan, along with 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren with 3 more on the way. He has left a very real and tangible legacy that will last for many years beyond his passing.
A memorial service will be held July 2 at 1:00 pm, at the Barn at Edgewood Farm, 777 Beazley Road, Stanardsville, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frank's name to the Alzheimer's Association.
Blue Run Farm, built as a family gathering place by Frank and Peggy Allan
June 26, 2016
Peggy Louise Allan; the love of Frank's life
June 26, 2016
Frank and Peggy with children 1984
June 26, 2016
Frank and Peggy at Bryce Canyon
Kevin Allan
June 26, 2016
Dr. Allan..."The Most Interesting Man in The World"
June 26, 2016
Teaching Anatomy to some of his 4,000 students over 37 years at GWU
June 26, 2016
"Grandpa Allan"
June 26, 2016
Professor Emeritus Frank Duane Allan, The George Washington University
June 26, 2016
Receiving Distinguished Service Award from the Assoc. of Biomedical Communication Directors for his many years as Editor, Journal Of Biocommunication
June 26, 2016
Missy
June 26, 2016
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength - Psalms 146:5,6
N. S.
June 26, 2016
Jun 26, 2016
Sincere condolences Allan family. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.Our Creator cares for you and will comfort and sustain you as you grieve over your loved one. Psalm 94:17-19
June 26, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. I hope that you will find true comfort in your times of sorrow. Psalms 138:3 J.C
J W
June 26, 2016
To the family and friends of Mr Allan i send my sincerest condolences. May u find comfort and support amongst close friends and family in your time of need. -Proverbs 17:17
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