[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 204 (Thursday, December 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1710]
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                       HONORING FRAN MacALLISTER

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2017

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a dear friend, Fran 
MacAllister, who passed away on December 8, 2017.
  Fran was born in Portland, Indiana on February 1, 1922. She attended 
Ball State University and helped in the World War II efforts by working 
as an accountant for a company that manufactured wings for bombers and 
volunteered as a nurse's aide for the Red Cross. Fran was deeply 
involved in the music and arts communities and played the organ and 
accordion. She shared her love for the arts with her family and enjoyed 
spending time with them in her favorite place, Naples, Florida. Fran 
also devoted her time to Habitat for Humanity, the local YMCA board, 
and the League of Women Voters.
  On a personal note, Fran was a devoted wife to my good friend P.E. 
MacAllister who is one of my life heroes; a scholar, gentleman, sports 
fan, a devout Presbyterian, an extraordinary civic and business leader 
in Indiana, and one of the wisest and most decent men I have ever 
known.
  Fran will be mourned most by those who knew her best, and she will be 
missed by all. Fran is survived by her husband, P.E., daughters Daphne 
(Walter), and Jodi; grandchildren Megan, Eryn, Corinne, Olivia, Thomas, 
Coulter, and Barrett and great-grandchildren Elena and Matthew, whom I 
give my deepest sympathies. Fran lived a gratifying life and had 
profound impact on countless Hoosiers, and her life should be an 
inspiration to us all.

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