Lawrence "Larry" Paul Allec

Chief Larry Allec
LAWRENCE ALLEC OBITUARY
Lawrence Paul Allec February 11, 1932 - April 6, 2009 Lawrence Paul Allec of Clifton, CO, passed away April 6, 2009 at Mesa Manor Care Center in Grand Junction where he resided since March 7, 2009 from complications associated with his stroke from six years ago.
Lawrence was 77 years old. Lawrence "Larry" Allec was born February 11, 1932 in Brea, CA to Paul and Notra Belle (Slayton) Allec. In 1940, Larry's family moved to Anaheim, CA.
As a senior in high school, he met his future wife Beverly Curtis and they both graduated from Anaheim High School in 1950. Larry and Bev married March 6, 1952, from this marriage came three children.
Larry grew up with ranching. He and his family owned orange grove acreage and Larry raised sheep and horses. After high school, still managing the family ranch, Larry worked as a deputy for the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Larry was hired on with the Tustin Police Department in 1954 and obtained the rank of sergeant and was acting Chief of Police in the Chief's absence.
Larry made a career change and moved his family to Rifle, CO in 1963 where he partnered with the CV Bar Guest Ranch, then moved to New Castle, CO as foreman of the Deter Charolais Ranch.
In 1968 Larry accepted the position of Rifle's Chief of Police and continued in that position until his retirement in 1990 working for the City of Rifle for 22 and one half years.
Prior to his stroke, Larry enjoyed family and friends, traveling, fishing and hunting. After his stroke, he enjoyed family and friends, sports and westerns on TV, his backyard and his Boston Terrier, Lucky.
Larry was active in high school with the Future Farmers of America and he was a Volunteer on the Tustin, California Fire Department. In Rifle, he was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, the National Chief of Police Association, Rifle Snowmobile Rescue Team and Club, Garfield County Search and Rescue, an NRA certified firearms instructor who also taught hunter safety, and Larry helped start the Rifle Golden Bullet and Rifle-Pistol Club.
Larry is survived by his loving and caring wife, Beverly; his daughters, Judy Speaker of Grand Junction and Elaine (Raymond) Langstaff of Rifle; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren, and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Allec; son-in-law, Gary Speaker; his parents; brother, Norman and sister, Wanda Lee. Funeral services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10 at the Rifle Funeral Home. Interment will follow immediately at Rose Hill Cemetery in Rifle. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a charity of your choice.
Published by The Daily Sentinel on Apr. 8, 2009.

 

 

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