OBITUARY
Roger Blaine Allison Jr. Ph.D
March 6, 1925 – April 2, 2010
Roger Blaine Allison, Jr. Ph.D. 1925 ~ 2010
Roger was born in Ogden, Utah March 6, 1925, son of Roger and Golda Allison. He died at home April 2, 2010 after a struggle with Alzheimer’s. Three days after graduating from high school, he was drafted into the army and served three years in World War II. He married Helen Hill on December 21, 1943. Their marriage was a beautiful bond that lasted sixty six years and produced five cherished children, 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. He and Helen traveled frequently in their motorhome and shared a love of Indian country, mountains, deserts and the sea coast. Roger lived a life of learning, caring and giving. He valued knowledge, education and research and his published papers led others along the trail of new beginnings. Roger enjoyed math, statistics and anything related to psychology and human behavior. He earned degrees from Weber College, University of Utah and received a PhD from Princeton University. While in Princeton, he conducted research on human learning as a Research Associate with the Educational Testing Service supported by the Office of Naval Research and National Science Foundation. The results of these studies appeared in numerous publications and yearly presentations at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association. For the next twenty nine years he was Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Utah Medical Center. For eleven of those years he was also Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University. He was the author or co-author of numerous articles on human learning, schizophrenia and others. He went into private practice in 1964 and spent time as President of Utah Psychologists in Private Practice. He was also a consultant with Primary Children’s Hospital, Comprehensive Mental Health Planning Project, Junior League Juvenile Court Research, the Abbey of the Holy Trinity in Huntsville and the Tooele School District. Roger is survived by his wife Helen, children Linda Kirby (Mike), Scott Allison (Emily), Janet Thomas (Craig), and Brent Allison (Sarah), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Lou Jean Nilsson (Dick) and brother, Jim Allison (Bev). He was preceded in death by his daughter Joan and granddaughter Leisha. His family will lovingly remember him for his delightful sense of humor and wonderful “lectures.” Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. where friends may call Wednesday from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. http://act.alz.org/goto/rogerallison. Condolences may be sent to www.wasatchlawn.com.
Services
- Funeral Service Wednesday, April 7, 2010
- Visitation Wednesday, April 7, 2010
REMEMBERING
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RECEIVE UPDATESMike Casey
November 9, 2013
Mr. Allison,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and also for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
April 14, 2010
Dear Helen,
During this difficult time, may God give you the strength and hope to meet each new tomorrow. You made a wonderful couple. Our prayers are with you.
Our love,
Dick and Priscilla Frost
Jim Bown
April 9, 2010
I never met Roger, but I have known his son Scott for almost thirty years. In that time I heard, from Scott, many wonderful stories about him. I looked through the many pictures of Roger posted on the mortuary website, and they tell the tale of a life well lived. I am certain that all that knew him will miss him greatly.
Jim Bown
April 7, 2010
Dear Helen and family,
Our thoughts are with you in your time of loss. We are sure you have wonderful memories of Roger. We enjoyed having him as a friend.
Love, Ken and Mimi.
Taylor Family
April 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your memories and strength in your family and friends. Mark, Mary Jo, Jeffrey, Melissa, and Cara Taylor (and families)
April 6, 2010
Janet and Craig,
Our condolences to you and your family at this time. Our prayers are with you.
Mike and Jaylene Boyer
April 6, 2010
Dear Janet, Craig, and Family,
We send love and hugs to you. We will be thinking of your family and keep you in our prayers.
Love,
Kristy, Jake, and Boys
Ken, Jackie, Chris and Nick Shifrar
April 6, 2010
Our condolences and best wishes for you.
Marita and Kim Christensen
April 5, 2010
We will miss our dear neighbor, "Mr. Roger's"...Helen, please know we are there for you! Our prayers are with you, Marita, Kim, Rials and Davis
April 4, 2010
Thank you for your service in WWII
April 4, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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