Alan was born on August 31, 1936 in Iowa City, IA to Arthur and Vivian (Brown) Maris. He is the beloved husband of America “Mery” Maris, who survives him.
He was raised in Des Moines, IA where he was an All-American Swimmer at Roosevelt High School. After graduating from Iowa State University, he entered the Navy where he achieved the rank of Commander as a pilot of P2V in squadron PS26 during the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis.
After active duty he had a successful orthodontia practice followed by an active retirement in Connecticut and Colombia.
Besides his wife, Alan is survived by his daughter, Tamara Jurson as well as his brother Richard Maris and cousin Cornelius Maris. He was predeceased by his first wife Betty Jo (Bowers) Maris and his brother, Gerrit Maris.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2019 from 3 PM until 5 PM at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London, CT 06320. A memorial service will immediately follow in the funeral home at 5PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
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