Alan Perine White ’39

Al died Jan. 6, 2002, in Springfield, Va., of liver disease brought on by Hepatitis C, which he contracted in Mogadishu, Somalia, during his final overseas assignment with the US Foreign Service. Born in New Jersey, Alan moved to Minneapolis at age two and grew up paddling the lakes of Minnesota, developing his passion for fishing and skiing. After WWII service with the 81st Infantry Division, he joined the Foreign Service in 1947 and for 30 years filled overseas assignments as well as several tours in Washington. The sportsman also had a passion for vocal music. For 30 years he was a member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. His local chapter twice won the coveted international championship prize. An elder in his Presbyterian church, he also sang in the chancel choir.

Survived by Janet, his wife of 54 years, sons Christopher, Stephen, Howard, five grandchildren, and his sister, Alan is remembered by them for his extraordinary devotion and service to others.

The Class of 1939