Peter Allison passed away unexpectedly in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife, Traci by his side. He was born in 1950 in Colfax, WA. He graduated in 1968 from Central Valley HS. He held a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Washington and Juris Doctor Degree from Seattle University. His brilliant mind and adventurous spirit led him through a career in business and technology that spanned venture capital, biotechnology, petroleum, real estate, and most recently, his appointment as Senior Director for Technology Innovation of the Arizona Health Sciences Center at the University of Arizona. He taught business courses at Arizona State University, and served on the Board of the University of Washington School of Public Health, the Board of Regents of Gonzaga University, and other business and civic boards. Peter lived in many places during his life, including Spokane, Seattle, Gig Harbor and Scottsdale. He was an animal lover, and especially fond of his Old English Sheepdogs. He is survived by his wife, Traci, her children Casey and Jax, and grandson Kieran; his parents, Willene and Paul Allison and sister Barbara Schmedding (Dave), all of Spokane Valley; brother Theodore Allison (Sophia) of Washington , D.C.; nephew and Godson Jeff Schmedding (Kristine), niece Jennifer Kelson (Rand), and nephew Dan Schmedding. He is also survived by his great nephews and niece, Griffin, Randilyn, Jack and Blake, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and many lifelong friends. Peter will be remembered as a very generous and loving man and will be greatly missed. Memory Eternal.
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