Christensen Salmon - obit excerpts
ORSON DOUGLAS ALSTON (Feb. 11, 1928 – Sept. 15, 2017) passed away peacefully at home. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Janet (Turner); his children and their families.
He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Norma Alston, his sister Beulah Holst, brother Cal, nephews Burns and Kevin, and grandsons Jared, Kyle, and Isaac.
Doug was born in Magrath and by all accounts, which there were many, had a glorious upbringing full of adventure and friendships. As a young man, he followed his mother's urging to get a university education. He graduated from Utah State University with degrees in Political Science (BSc and MSc) and the University of Alberta in Education (BEd). After graduating, he began his career as a teacher in Southern Alberta. He taught social studies and eventually became the principal in Glenwood. In 1957, he married his high-school sweetheart, Janet. He remained grateful to the kind and good people of Glenwood who influenced his life in such a positive way. In 1962, the young family moved to Cardston where he taught and became principal of Cardston High School. In 1968, the family moved to Lethbridge when he was hired at the Lethbridge Junior College (Lethbridge College) as the Director of Liberal Arts (Dean of Natural and Social Sciences). He worked at the college for over twenty years during an exciting time in its history and was supportive mentor to many fine instructors and college employees.
Doug was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Bishop of the Lethbridge 4th ward and as a counsellor in the Lethbridge Stake Presidency. After retiring from the college, he was called to serve as President of the Nigeria Lagos Mission. Doug and Janet cherished their oft-challenging but rewarding time in Africa. When they returned, Doug and Janet loved serving as temple workers in Cardston. He also enjoyed teaching Gospel Doctrine classes and faithfully served in the church until his passing.
ORSON DOUGLAS ALSTON (Feb. 11, 1928 – Sept. 15, 2017) passed away peacefully at home. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Janet (Turner); his children and their families.
He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Norma Alston, his sister Beulah Holst, brother Cal, nephews Burns and Kevin, and grandsons Jared, Kyle, and Isaac.
Doug was born in Magrath and by all accounts, which there were many, had a glorious upbringing full of adventure and friendships. As a young man, he followed his mother's urging to get a university education. He graduated from Utah State University with degrees in Political Science (BSc and MSc) and the University of Alberta in Education (BEd). After graduating, he began his career as a teacher in Southern Alberta. He taught social studies and eventually became the principal in Glenwood. In 1957, he married his high-school sweetheart, Janet. He remained grateful to the kind and good people of Glenwood who influenced his life in such a positive way. In 1962, the young family moved to Cardston where he taught and became principal of Cardston High School. In 1968, the family moved to Lethbridge when he was hired at the Lethbridge Junior College (Lethbridge College) as the Director of Liberal Arts (Dean of Natural and Social Sciences). He worked at the college for over twenty years during an exciting time in its history and was supportive mentor to many fine instructors and college employees.
Doug was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Bishop of the Lethbridge 4th ward and as a counsellor in the Lethbridge Stake Presidency. After retiring from the college, he was called to serve as President of the Nigeria Lagos Mission. Doug and Janet cherished their oft-challenging but rewarding time in Africa. When they returned, Doug and Janet loved serving as temple workers in Cardston. He also enjoyed teaching Gospel Doctrine classes and faithfully served in the church until his passing.
Christensen Salmon - obit excerpts
ORSON DOUGLAS ALSTON (Feb. 11, 1928 – Sept. 15, 2017) passed away peacefully at home. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Janet (Turner); his children and their families.
He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Norma Alston, his sister Beulah Holst, brother Cal, nephews Burns and Kevin, and grandsons Jared, Kyle, and Isaac.
Doug was born in Magrath and by all accounts, which there were many, had a glorious upbringing full of adventure and friendships. As a young man, he followed his mother's urging to get a university education. He graduated from Utah State University with degrees in Political Science (BSc and MSc) and the University of Alberta in Education (BEd). After graduating, he began his career as a teacher in Southern Alberta. He taught social studies and eventually became the principal in Glenwood. In 1957, he married his high-school sweetheart, Janet. He remained grateful to the kind and good people of Glenwood who influenced his life in such a positive way. In 1962, the young family moved to Cardston where he taught and became principal of Cardston High School. In 1968, the family moved to Lethbridge when he was hired at the Lethbridge Junior College (Lethbridge College) as the Director of Liberal Arts (Dean of Natural and Social Sciences). He worked at the college for over twenty years during an exciting time in its history and was supportive mentor to many fine instructors and college employees.
Doug was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Bishop of the Lethbridge 4th ward and as a counsellor in the Lethbridge Stake Presidency. After retiring from the college, he was called to serve as President of the Nigeria Lagos Mission. Doug and Janet cherished their oft-challenging but rewarding time in Africa. When they returned, Doug and Janet loved serving as temple workers in Cardston. He also enjoyed teaching Gospel Doctrine classes and faithfully served in the church until his passing.
ORSON DOUGLAS ALSTON (Feb. 11, 1928 – Sept. 15, 2017) passed away peacefully at home. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Janet (Turner); his children and their families.
He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Norma Alston, his sister Beulah Holst, brother Cal, nephews Burns and Kevin, and grandsons Jared, Kyle, and Isaac.
Doug was born in Magrath and by all accounts, which there were many, had a glorious upbringing full of adventure and friendships. As a young man, he followed his mother's urging to get a university education. He graduated from Utah State University with degrees in Political Science (BSc and MSc) and the University of Alberta in Education (BEd). After graduating, he began his career as a teacher in Southern Alberta. He taught social studies and eventually became the principal in Glenwood. In 1957, he married his high-school sweetheart, Janet. He remained grateful to the kind and good people of Glenwood who influenced his life in such a positive way. In 1962, the young family moved to Cardston where he taught and became principal of Cardston High School. In 1968, the family moved to Lethbridge when he was hired at the Lethbridge Junior College (Lethbridge College) as the Director of Liberal Arts (Dean of Natural and Social Sciences). He worked at the college for over twenty years during an exciting time in its history and was supportive mentor to many fine instructors and college employees.
Doug was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Bishop of the Lethbridge 4th ward and as a counsellor in the Lethbridge Stake Presidency. After retiring from the college, he was called to serve as President of the Nigeria Lagos Mission. Doug and Janet cherished their oft-challenging but rewarding time in Africa. When they returned, Doug and Janet loved serving as temple workers in Cardston. He also enjoyed teaching Gospel Doctrine classes and faithfully served in the church until his passing.
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