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Alan B. Pinkstaff

  • January 26, 1947 - December 24, 2010
  • La Porte, Indiana
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“Kim, First,I am so sorry for your loss. Byron called me in Mexico to tell me of Al's passing.I was on vacation at the time and didn't find out till...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Gary (Mike) Karlsrud - AZ

“I am so sorry to learn of Alan's passing. He was a fellow classmate at Emerson High School (Class of 1965), an outstanding athlete, and a first...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Kendall Svengalis - CT

“I am truly sorry for your loss. Lacey, Brian, and Lynne you had a wonderful father, and Kim, you had a wonderful husband. He still remains in your...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Kelli - Springfield, IL

“Kimmy, I'm so very sorry for the loss of Alan. I know how much you loved and adored him, and just can not imagine the pain you and your families are...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Laurie Bowers - LaPorte, IN

“I'm sorry for your loss, thinking of your family. ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Asya Blake - laporte, IN

“We are sorry for your loss, and thinking of you in this difficult time. ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Pat and Bill Campbell - Auburn, WA

“So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Elaine James - LaPorte, IN

“I`m so sorry to hear about Alan`s passing. It is a shame he didn`t get to enjoy his retirement after all the hard work he put in. We grew up together...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Byron L. Ayres - Portage, IN

“Dearest Lisa & Family, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad, know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers coming to you across the...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Lindia LaFrance - Graham, NC

“I was so sorry to hear about Al - I worked with him for many years and loved his sense of humor & sarcastic wit. I remember his love of animals,...Read More » ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Reathel Simpson - LaPorte, IN

“Lacey and Nathan, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how hard it is to lose someone you love...Read More » ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: janet mccaughey - Cuba,, IL

“We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences go to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Dave & Liz Strange - Brooksville, FL

“Alan, You were more than a father in law to me. You were a mentor, friend, and a father. Hope that you have reunited with your father and sister....Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Nathan Strange - La Porte, IN

“You were a wonderful dad and an even better grandfather. We will always miss you. Love Lacey, Nathan, and Lily Strange ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Lacey Pinkstaff-Strange - LaPorte, IN

“Wonderful memories abound, my friend. ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Sean Noone - Tucson, AZ

“You are in our thoughts and prayers. Eric always had such fun with your family and has some great memories, flying those remote control airplanes,...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Cindy & Kevin Ogden - Springfield, IL

“So sorry for your loss. ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: LeAnne Marsh - South Bend, IN

“Al was a great singer, base guitar player and friend. ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Mike Crandall - Springfield, IL

“Al was a great singer, base guitar player and friend. ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Mike Crandall - Springfield, IL

“My sympathy and prayers are with Alan's family at this time. Our loss is heavens gain. He was so gifted in music and has a great voice that will...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Nancy Babb - La Porte, IN

“Please accept my condolences for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of...Read More » ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Chris Jacobsen - Springfield, IL

“Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Lynne, you and your family are in our prayers at this time of sorrow. ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: The Doctors & Staff of Coble Animal Hospital - IL


Alan B. Pinkstaff, 63, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Friday December 24, 2010 at his home. He was born January 26, 1947 in Lawrence Co., Illinois, the son of Bruce G. Pinkstaff and Elma (Johnson) Pinkstaff. Alan was a training instructor for NIPSCO for twenty-seven years, retiring in 2009. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Alan enjoyed remote control airplane, he was a singer-songwriter, and he played base, electric and acoustic guitars. Alan was an amazing husband, wonderful father and grandfather. On September 10, 1983, in Michigan City, IN, he married Kim Parrett Pinkstaff who survives. He is also survived by his mother Elma Pinkstaff of Valparaiso, IN.; two sons - Bruce (Andrea) Pinkstaff of Andover, MN, Brian Pinkstaff of Springfield, IL; three daughters - Lisa Pinkstaff of La Porte, IN, Lynne Pinkstaff of Springfield, IL, Lacey (Nathan) Pinkstaff-Strange; one grandchild - Lily Strange; and one brother - Philip Pinkstaff of Federal Way, WA. Alan was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Janice K. Pinkstaff. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 10:00 am, until time of service. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Thursday December 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Kim Landrum officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte, Indiana.