Alison Poe
September 20, 1945 - April 22, 2011
Obituary
Alison Poe, age 65, of Monona, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2011, at the Clearview Home in Delafield. A resident of the Madison area for more than 30 years, Alison was born in Bartlesville, Okla., the daughter of David and Anne Poe. She graduated from Oklahoma State University and received both an M.A. and a law degree from the UW-Madison. After a long career in government service, she had recently retired from her position as deputy executive director of the Office of Justice Assistance.
Alison was a devoted member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Madison. She enjoyed outdoor activities, especially bird-watching, and she lovingly cared for a succession of Miniature Schnauzers. She is survived by her mother, Anne Poe of Bartlesville, Okla.; her sister, Leslie (Gary) Platner of Flower Mound, Texas; brothers, David Poe of Bend, Ore.; and Jim (Jayne) Poe of Medfield, Mass.; dear friend, Elsa Greene of Barneveld; and six nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Rd, Madison 53718.
Memorials:
Memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Rd, Madison 53718.
Service:
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2011.
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Norman Bair
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As a fellow church member, Alison was always one that I could rely on for thoughtful insights on any matter. Her gentle manner was easy to be around.
As a fellow employee under Wisconsin's Department of Administration, I always enjoyed her insights to changes within the department.
When she cared deeply about some issue, there was a slight rise in her manner of speaking, just enough that I knew she felt strongly about it.
Needless to say, Alison is missed.
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Mary Ann Roberton
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Before she received her law degree and worked for the State of Wisconsin, Alison received a Master's degree in the field of motor development and taught this subject at Northern Iowa University. Alison was an outstanding student. She published her Master's research in 1976, and it is still cited in the motor development literature. In that same year she also published a paper in the Journal of Communication that is even more widely cited. Her colleagues in the field of motor development will always remember her for her intelligence and great sense of humor!
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Stelann Hallett-Michel
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My Friend,
I was saddened to learn of your passing, yet take comfort in knowing that your spirit is at peace. Your friendship over the years has been incredible, the laughter, the discussions and great lunches. You touched so many with your gentle manner, compassion, and insight. Your voice is now silent, but the joy of your friendship will go on.
Stel
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John Montgomery
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Alison worked as an Executive Policy and Budget Analyst in the State Budget Office, Wisconsin Department of Administration, during the 1980's and beyond. She was always very conscientious, considerate, and interested in helping our most vulnerable citizens. She was also intelligent, thoughtful, and diligent about finding a just solution to public policy issues. I worked with her all the years she was in the Budget Office and am sad that a friend and a dedicated public servant is no longer with us.