ALAN'S
FIRSTS
FIRSTS
SPORTING NEWS
VOLUNTEER
FAMILY
ADVENTURES
ADVENTURES
SOME OF ALAN'S
FAVORITES
FAVORITES
Things he's done for 30 Years
1945
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How old was Alan when he first learned to ride a bike?
Alan was 8 years old when he first learned to ride a bike. He lived in Lewistown, Missouri, at the time.
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Only know rhyming name of a sponsor for Alan's Softball Team in which he was a player. Clue: It would also be deemed politically incorrect today.
The Pow Wow Lounge.
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Alan has been treating hospice patients and their families for many years in Columbia. How many patients has Alan cared for?
Remarkably, 40.
Great work, Alan!
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Grandpa Alan is always happy to impart advice. In this pict, on what body of water is Alan advising Ava?
In 2016, Grandpa Alan made his way to Lake George, NY, to meet up with Hogan and Murphy and Hudson family grandchildren. Must do again. All grandchildren involved!
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If you were to make Alan a pie, it would ideally be what kind of pie?
Alan recently declared Lemon Meringue is his favorite! We're looking forward to enjoying a piece with you soon, Alan!
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Before the Zip Code
United States Postal Service for 39 years and 18 days.
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What War Ended
World War II
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Who is the grandchild in this picture that Alan is meeting for the first time?
This is a picture of Alan and Lauri meeting first grandchild SIMONE for their first time in NYC at Scott and Jen's on 79th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
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How did Alan score seats in the Owner's Box at the Cardinals game in 1953?
Good story: Mimi wrote to August Busch of the story of Alan's broken leg and summer in traction, looking for some happiness and joy for her son!
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As Board Member and Assistant Treasurer of the Senior Center, Alan has much to be proud of. While increasing services with limited resources, Alan was able to diminish the Center's debt. What is the Senior Center's debt upon Alan's retirement?
Impressively, Alan's leadership will leave the Senior Center with a debt of ZERO dollars! Way to go, Alan!
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What was the occasion for this festive attire?
This was VERY IMPORTANT PERSON/S DAY at Nativity.
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Which of these treats does Alan like best?
Tough call. Ron?
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Hearnes Center, Brewer Fieldhouse
Attend Mizzou basketball games
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Most Popular Song, sung by Les Brown and Doris Day
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What year marks the FIRST time FOUR GENERATIONS of Murphy's attended a World Series Game?
It was Game Six of the World Series 2014: Kansas City Royals defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-0!
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Remarkable for a couple reasons: The 1985 World Series Game 6, St. Louis Cardinals versus Kansas City Royals was Alan's first World Series game. At the game, the umpire made a call that will go down in infamy. Question: Who was the umpire? And what was the call?
The umpire was Don Denkinger.
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Which volunteer organization elected Alan President one month before it announced it was insolvent?
The Columbia Federal Employee's Credit Union elected Alan President one month before becoming insolvent. They knew Alan could figure this one out: So Alan oversaw the merging of the Federal Employee's Credit Union with Mizzou Credit Union. Go, Alan!
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What destination caused this joyous smile from Alan?
This pict was taken in Hawaii!
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Alan has been to hundreds of Mizzou Sporting Events. What is his current favorite Mizzou sport to attend?
Women's Volleyball is a new, current favorite of Alan's to watch. Any tips for Lux, Alan?
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It's not a bank . . .
Have a checking/savings account with Mizzou Credit Union.
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US President when Dad was born
Harry Truman
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Which grandchild is Alan meeting for the first time in this picture?
Grandpa is meeting Collin for the first time in October, 2009!
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What was the occasion for this family meal? And in what city was it enjoyed?
Following a soccer game of star player Ava Hudson, the crew enjoyed a meal at Tuckaway Cabin in Raymond, New Hampshire.
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Alan has been both an USHER and a SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER at Missouri United Methodist Church for many years. Which of these has Alan been doing for more than 30 YEARS?
Alan has been an USHER at Missouri United Methodist Church for more than 30 years!
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Which US President did Alan go to church with?
In 2015, Alan went to church with President Jimmy Carter in Plains, Georgia.
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St. Louis Cardinals are Alan's FAVORITE.
Two part Question:
How many times have the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series in Alan's 75 years?
What is the only Series the St. Louis Cardinals won in less than 7 games?
The St. Louis Cardinals have won the World Series 6 times in Alan's 75 years.
The only time the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series in less than 7 games was 2006.
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Big Red Doors
Missouri United Methodist Church Member for 59 years.
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What happened in May?
Germany Surrenders in WWII
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What was the first Communist country Alan visited?
Looks like it was fun. It was Cuba in 2017 - marking Jen's 50th Birthday!
500
TRUE or FALSE:
While none of us were around for his basketball playing days, is there a picture of Alan's time playing for the Missouri Tigers?
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What was Alan doing when he provided a trophy for each participant, highlighting something positive about each player at each game.
Alan was a coach at Daniel Boone Little League.
For 8 years, Alan made a point of acknowledging something positive every player on the team had done every game. Good modeling, Alan!
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Where does Ron want Alan and Lauri to take the family in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary and Alan's 75th Birthday?
Puerto Rico is where Ron wants us all to go! Good idea, right Alan?
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Who's Alan's favorite GRANDCHILD?
TRICK QUESTION. All of them! And they can't wait to see you and wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY in PERSON!
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It was never the Browns
St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Fan for 72? years.
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What happened in Lee County, Iowa
Alan was born