Alan was my best friend ever!
We went to high school together. 
 Best friends ever. Almost got married!
Love him with all my heart. I miss you!!!
Will love you forever!!

It's been a year since you left us. I miss your phone calls.
Paula

I was so very sorry to hear of Alan's passing. I had known him since I was a kid- best friends with Erin Adler. I used to visit Alan, Harold and Helen in Orlando. He was a wonderful person and will truly be missed. My sincere best to the family- Laura Traback

Alan, Ross and myself would get together once a week for dinner.  We've done this for at least the past 5 years.  One night, my house, the following week, Ross's house, and then alan's house.

Each of us would cook.  alan always came up with some interesting side dish or dessert he made from 'scratch'.  

Many times we had invited guests to add a little festive touch to the meals.

Some nights turned out to be massive events with 10 people! 

We looked forward to those night and would have discussions about who could come by and who couldn't.

Naturally, we always had at least one bottle of wine.  Alan developed a taste for "Armanac', which is like Cognac, but much finer.  We ended many a meal comparing Armanac, Lemon Cello, Blueberry Everclear....

Now, come Mondays, he isn't here.

For some reason, the Legacy people posted both of my entries even though I deleted the first one. Ah well, Jason and Chris, your dad was certainly worth both and many, many, many more.

Alan was also my favorite cousin. From the time I was just a little kid, I had a mini-crush on him, and he'd humor me, saying he'd wait for me to grow up:) When I was in college, he invited me along on a scuba diving trip to the Bahamas with the Walt Disney World Dive Team, of which he was the captain. He swore me to secrecy after he was VERY nearly taken out by a 9 foot Bull Shark, saying Jana would never let him dive again if she knew. I saw the whole thing. I knew it was serious when the water around Alan changed color! It is still the most amazing experience I've ever had. Sorry Jana. I moved to Tennessee 24 years ago, and Alan visited several times. Once he rode his motorcycle all the way up. While he was here, he commented that if we ever wanted to down the Birch tree in our front yard to call him. A few years later we did. He took back with him the trunk of that tree by checking it in as baggage on his return flight. He said he didn't think Tennesseans would find that odd:) He then sent us an array of beautiful personalized pens he'd turned using that old Birch tree. Just a few years ago, when we visited him in Orlando, he taught my 3 daughters how to make those pens, and he was so sweet and patient with them. He was the sweetest, gentlest guy I've ever known. I will miss you Alan for the rest of my life.

Alan was also my favorite cousin. From the time I was just a kid, I had a mini-crush on him, and he humored me, saying he'd wait for me to grow up:) When I was in college, he invited me to accompany him on a scuba diving trip to the Bahamas with the Walt Disney Dive Team, of which he was the captain. He swore me to secrecy when he was nearly taken out by a 9 foot Bull shark, saying Jana would never let him go again if she knew. To this day, it was the most amazing experience I've ever had! Sorry, Jana. A few years ago, when we visited him in Orlando, he taught my three daughters how to make those fancy pens. He even flew up to Tennessee to help my husband take down a birch tree in our yard and checked the tree trunk as baggage on the plane on his return. He then turned the trunk into a gorgeous array of pens with my husband's and my name on each pen. He was the sweetest, gentlest guy I've ever known, and I'll never forget his favorite saying "Don't let the turkeys get you down!" I love you Alan, and I'll miss you for the rest of my life.

The most giving and caring person I've ever known.  I always knew I could call him at any time, day or night and he would be the first person to volunteer to help.

Alan was and always will be my favorite cousin.  I lived with he and Jana when I was 16 working at WDW.  I had so many good times.  Chris and Jason, he was a good man and a hard worker.  He will be forever in my thoughts.  Pattie Conroy-Vatalaro

Alan and I had good memories together, sailing, diving, surfing, circumnavigating Oahu via two seat Metropolitan, great fun!
 Later in life, Being best man for Alan and Jana's wedding, At Disney, both he and Jana introducing Mickey Mouse to my daughter at the park. Alan did a custom stereo install in my house for our music that we enjoy to this day, thanks Alan! So many more memories to tell. I will cherish my lifelong bond with this man and his family, past and present. Cheers!!!

Don Reynolds

I've known Alan all his life when the Springer family was stationed at Ellsworth AFB

We will never forget you or the fun time and fond memories
Kerrie,Jeff,Justin,Nicholas and Anne

I was very sad to hear of Alan passing on. He was a great neighbor to my mother Marjorie Rogers, and he was a great friend to me. Alan was there to help my mother every time she asked him. We will miss you Alan. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Alan was such a wonderful brother to Anne, and a cherished Uncle and grand uncle.  We will miss him tremendously. Always in our hearts,  Jeff, Anne, Justin, Nicholas and Kerrie

We had known the Springer family ever since our daughter, Jill, was born 35 years ago.  We lost touch many years ago when we moved away from Lake Cane.  Bob and I were so surprised and shocked to see Alan's obituary.  Our prayers are with the family and loved ones.  Bob and Judy Slusser

Dear, dear Alan...you will be missed by many.  Alan and I were culinary, horticulture and home improvement project buddies.  Alan put a capital 'C' in compassion and 'character and a half.'  He will be greatly missed by me.

Our hearts go out to Chris and Jason in the loss of their father - we pray for continued strength to deal with the many tasks and days ahead.  Our thoughts are there with you, Chris & Jason, also Mandy & Jana.  With much love, Lee & Judy Kelly

Alan was a valued business partner for BT Conferencing, I enjoyed working with Alan who did excellent work for us. I would like to call him a friend also; even though I never met him personally since I work in the Philadelphia PA area, but we talked on a weekly basis and I did get to know Alan well. He was a great person, warm and sincere and a pleasure to work with. 
The entire BT team was shocked and truly saddened to hear of his passing. I will missed his camaraderie. My heart goes out to all in his family and friends. 
With deepest sympathy,
Ed Froggatt
Installation Coordinator
BT Conferencing USA

I worked with Alan and he was just somone you don't forget.  My prayers go out to his loved ones.  He will be sadly missed.

OBITUARY

Alan Leighton Springer

27 December, 1950 – 18 February, 2011

Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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