EDER, Alan

The Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Friday, October 23, 2009 Alan Eder, Ph.D., died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at home, peacefully, with his wife by his side. He was 81. He was born on Aug. 7, 1928, in Buffalo, N.Y. He taught philosophy of education at Northern Arizona University from 1972 to 1991. He taught high school English in Nebraska from 1962 to 1970. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1950. He was a foster father to 52 children here in Flagstaff. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; children Jon Eder, Shelley Slay and Fred Eder; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at Flagstaff Mortuary on Saturday at 2 p.m. There will be no religious observance. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to: Northland Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 997, Flagstaff, AZ 86002.