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Ryan -- Dr. Allen D. Ryan, age 56, died suddenly on the afternoon of June 28, 1999 in an automobile accident. He was born on June 19, 1943 in Lockwood, Missouri to Dr. and Mrs. Devoy Ryan and often talked of many fond childhood memories, especially of the time spent on his grandparent's Missouri farms and, in particular, with his cousins. Allen graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque, received his Bachelor and Master's degrees from the University of New Mexico, and his Doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado. While teaching Computer-Aided Drafting, Architecture, and Engineering Descriptive Geometry at Sandia High School in Albuquerque, his program was sited as the most outstanding high school drafting program in the State of New Mexico and he also was named"New Mexico Industrial Arts Teacher of the Year" in 1983. Allen was currently teaching Industrial Technology at Mesa Junior High School and had completed 34 years of teaching. He especially loved golf, the Denver Broncos, the Arizona Cardinals, and was known for a great sense of humor. Allen is survived by his wife, Randa; daughter, Stacey; son, Steve Aguilar and wife, Lori; son, Rob Aguilar; parents, Devoy and Leota Ryan; sister, Jeanette Madge Paroz and husband, Roger; nephew, David Michael LaNear and wife, Kymberly and many other relatives. He will be deeply missed by his students, friends, and family. Contributions to Arizona Humane Society or American Cancer Society.
        Published on: Fri July 02, 1999