Allan Chaney

Kerrville Dr. Allan quotCasequot Chaney was born December 11, 1923 and was set free from his ailing body, peacefully at home, on April 26th 2009 after enjoying a long fruitful life.

He was a Kerrville native whose grandparents owned The Chaney Store once located in the building Franciscos restaurant now occupies on Earl Garrett and Water Street. Richard Hiram Chaney, his grandfather, purchased the Chaney ranch in 1927. Case remembered a time when there was little to nothing on the South side of the river and to get 13 miles to the ranch required opening 23 gates A graduate of the Tivy High school class of 41, he then attended Schreiner Institute now Schreiner University, eventually earning a PhD in Biology from Tulane University in New Orleans.

After joining the Navy, he became an officer on an LSM 345 during WWII. What began with a trip down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico on a newly commissioned ship, ended up in Tokyo Bay during the resignation of Japan. As a field Biologist, Dr. Chaney successfully influenced three generations of students in the processes of observation and study realizing how important all the parts are to the big picture of our finite natural world.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory are son, Richard Chaney daughters, Prudi ChaneyPeters and Teslin Chaney wife, Kristin LaRueChaney grandsons, Patrick and Sam Chaney soninlaw, Mike Peters and countless students who are long considered family. quotLastly, he would recommend you shoot cowbirds, and remember that over population continues to be a problem.quot

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2 PM on the Chaney Ranch, Kerr County, TX. In lieu of floral arrangements, the family suggests memorials be forwarded to the charity of ones choice.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home. 830 8955111

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