Joan Dudley Alger's Obituary
Joan Dudley Alger of Umatilla was born June 19, 1933 in Bismarck, ND to Col. and Mrs. W.K. Dudley, went home on September 17, 2009, at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, Florida, she was predeceased by her son Eddie Alger, former husband Edward M. Alger, and many beloved pets. She was survived by her son Michael and many close friends. An army brat, she traveled extensively as a child in the U.S. and abroad. She was a graduate of Eustis High School Class of 51, and went on to the University of Colorado. She worked for a time in the fashion industry, as a buyer for a department store in Atlanta. She was a devoted member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis. In 1963, she married Ed Alger, settling down to fulfill her desire to raise a family. A loving mother, she made her children the center of her universe. She exuded her faith in God by her devotion, her kindness, and her strength. She carried her family through many trials and tragedies. She enjoyed her later years actively pursuing well deserved adventures in travel with her friends, visiting Hawaii and Jamaica among other places. She remained active and healthy until a quite unexpected diagnosis of cancer. In lieu of flowers donations were requested to be made to her favorite charity-St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Visitation was held in the Hamlin & Hilbish Chapel from 4 until 6 PM Tuesday September 22 with Services in St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Eustis at 3 PM Wednesday September 23. Rev. Dr. John Jacobs officiated.
What’s your fondest memory of Joan?
What’s a lesson you learned from Joan?
Share a story where Joan's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Joan you’ll never forget.
How did Joan make you smile?