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ALAN PROPP Click here to view Alan's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- William Alan Propp, 68, of Idaho Falls, died June 30, 2009, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center following complications from surgery. He was born September 29, 1940 to Henry William Propp and Kathryn Willard Propp in Fort Collins, Colorado. He grew up in the area and graduated from Loveland High School. He continued his education at University of Colorado and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. He then attended Oregon State University where he pursued his Doctorate Degree. On June 18, 1966, he married Pamela Kay Paul in Lincoln City, Oregon. In 1984, they moved to Idaho Falls. He worked as a chemical engineer at Bechtel and while there received several patents for processes he developed. Following his retirement he worked at Rocknak's Hardware. Alan enjoyed woodworking; reading, especially science fiction; gardening; and volunteering as a soccer coach. Survivors are: Wife: Pam Propp, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Jeremy (Stephanie) Propp, Boise, ID Daughter: Laura (Fiancé, Aaron Schweiger) McConeghy, Boise, ID Daughter: Allison (Fiancé, Benjamin Dahl) Propp, Idaho Falls, ID Granddaughter: Zoe Propp, Boise, ID Brother: Gary Propp, Longmont, CO A gathering for family and friends will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Mr. & Mrs. David Glenn dfgawg@cableone.net Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We too will miss him. Candice Preston ccmpreston@msn.com Pam & Family, I was deeply saddened to hear this news. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers! God be with your family! Love, Candice Preston Shane Peterson and Val Seeley Deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our prayers. Gloria and Tony Allen gma4wc@msn.com Pam, Jeremy, Laura and Allison, we were so shocked and sorry to hear of Al's passing and of your loss. Gloria and Tony Allen Judy Allsop Pam, Words cannot express how truly sorry I am for the loss of your husband. He must have been a wonderful man. I`m not sure we have even been introduced, I`ve seen you in the pharmacy some, but I felt I needed to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Judy Allsop (Service Clerk at Walgreen's) Amy Thorne arthorne@cableone.net My condolences on your loss. I'm sure Alan is up in heaven playing soccer. Patsy Brookshire (Pat Chaney) brookport@peak.org Hello, Pam. So sorry to hear of Al's passing. It's been years since we saw each other, but I feel a kinship with you both and want you to know I am thinking of you and wishing you peace through love and support of family and friends, and good memories. Love, Patsy Victor Storhok sstorhok@ida.net I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Alan's passing. It was my pleasure to have known and worked with Alan for many years. His intellect, wit, and compassionate nature were much appreciated. I will miss him. My sympathies. Ashlie Edwards ashlie.edwards523@gmail.com Having the priviledge of being one of Alan's nurses during his hospital stay was truly gratifying. Alan is the kind of person who reminds me why I am a nurse. I will truly miss him. Alan, you and your family will forever by in my prayers. Ashlie Edwards, LPN 3rd floor EIRMC Debbie Nelson dkanselmo@yahoo.com Allison, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please come and see me or call. I'll always be here for you. You have always meant so much to me. Be strong. Love you, Debbie Paul and Shirley Nolan snolang-219@sbcglobal.net Pam and Family, We were deeply saddened upon learning of Alan's passing. I particularly enjoyed working with Alan when our careers were just starting to blossom at UOP. Though it has been many years since we were last in touch, it is evident in the condolences sent before this one that he shared with all who knew him, personal and professional alike, his knowledge, sense of humor, and drive to put forth his best effort in every regard. Shirley and I treasure the memories and share your sadness. Sincerely, Shirley and Paul Nolan Joseph Treshler JRover3500@yahoo.com I had the pleasure of working closely with Al back in the late 70's/early 80's while at UOP. He always had a one liner to make my day. Never could get him to admit there were other fine places one could be from other than Colorado. (Even though it looks like he ended up living most of his life out of the state . . . must have been a classic case of "Colorado state of mind.") I always appreciated him and always will miss him. Randy and Helen Wright rbw7@cableone.net We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to your family for the passing of Alan. I, Randy, worked with Alan at the INL for a number of years and always enjoyed his friendship and sense of humor. After our retirements, I always looked forward to meeting with him and David Glenn for coffee to discuss the old and new times. I will miss him greatly. kentelschow@gmail.com Dear Pam, Diane and I were very sorry to hear about Alan through our friends Roger and Leslie Piscatella. I retired from the INL in 2007 and we then moved to the Seattle area to be nearer to our son Marty and his family. Both Marty and I remember well many camping trips we had with Alan and Jeremy. In fact, Marty began in the older cub scouts with Alan when we first moved to Idaho Falls and then we continued on through boy scouts together. We have many happy memories. Most of all, I think of Alan's devotion to these endeavors. Many times I counted on him to help me get through the "scounting" experience with Marty. I hope I was of some comfort and support for him also with Jeremy. Alan was a good friend. Since moving to Seattle, I have become involved in a lot of home projects with many trips to the hardware store. I would have liked very much to have met Alan there. I hope he enjoyed his work at Rocknacks. You and your whole family are very much in our thoughts. Ken & Diane Telschow 21324 4th Ave. S Des Moines, WA 98198 Martin Michael Plum plumzter@yahoo.com I am sorry that this is so late, but I was on vacation during the time of Alan's passing. I am so sorry for many reasons, but I enjoyed working Alan years ago at INL. He taught me a lot about a lot of other thangs than chemistry. He always had time for me. An d he carried this same spirit over to Rocknaks. Again, I am so sorry for this this. Alan was a great guy and will be missed in more ways than we can imagine.