Claude Balser

Alan passed away from complications of Pneumonia at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Alan was one of four children born to Gladys Ann (Munk) and Leo Steed Balser, September 5, 1930.  He grew up in Provo, Utah where his family owned a large fruit farm. During that time Alan’s growing years were blest with hard work and a wonderful family life.

One of Alan’s best memories was his Lincoln High School Tigers winning the State Championship in football in 1947.

After graduation from Dixie College in St. George, Utah he entered the Marine Corp during the Korean War.  Alan received an Honorable Discharge in 1953.

Attending BYU he earned a Master’s Degree of Education and began teaching in the Utah Public Schools.

One day in a Laundromat he met his future wife Joan Dimmitt.  This union lasting 60 happy years. During those years Alan taught school or counseled in Utah, California, Arizona, Idaho and Colorado.  Alan treasured many wonderful memories of the students and friends he met in each state.

His greatest joy was his family life with his children, Becky, Valorie, Daymon and wife, Joan. He felt doubly blest with his grandson Tye Castle, wife Amber along with two great grandchildren, Arianna and Ashton Castle of Graham, Texas.

Alan loved the game of golf, raising Appaloosa horses and visiting with family and friends.  He was especially proud of the BYU football and basketball teams and always cheered the Broncos on.

Alan is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Becky, sister, Lois Harward (Erwin), brothers Leo and Ken Balser.

Remembrances can be made in Alan’s memory to the Salvation Army.

Internment at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado.