Gary C. Alexander 1946-2005


Gary Alexander Ph.D was on the Advisory Board of Directors of the Center
for Environmental Education.
Gary also was a good friend who was always ready to support and help the
cause of education and
climate and environmental concerns. His wise council will be missed.
This Ecopedia web site is dedicated
to Gary and as a permanet reminder of his life of friendship, love and
accomplishment.

Max Casebeau
CEEI Exec Director
Feb 1, 2007

Gary C. Alexander, of Park City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho, died on Monday,
August 15 of cancer.  He was 58 years old. 

Gary was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Elvin and Marian Alexander.  He
is survived by his parents of Monticillo, MN; his son Jason (Janelle)
and two granddaughters, Emma and Hannah of Rosemount, MN; his sister
Kathy Chmiel (Larry) of  Coon Rapids, MN; and by his sweetheart, Daryl
Bridges of Boise, ID.  She loved and supported him until the end.  Gary
is also survived by his precious cats, Chai, Max, Abbie and Kami  as
well as numerous friends all over the world.  He was preceded in death
by his beloved son, Christopher.

Gary was a veteran  of  the United States Navy.  He taught social
studies in International Falls, Minnesota, for a number of years before
becoming assistant principal and later principal of Falls High School
where he served until 1988.

Gary was a full professor of educational leadership at the University of
Idaho in Boise at the time of his death.  He had several degrees from
Bemidji State University and completed his doctorate in educational
administration from the University of Minnesota in 1991.  He did a
post-doctoral fellowship in Amsterdam, Holland, following his doctorate.

Gary possessed a ferocious belief in independent thinking.  His eyes
would twinkle when he realized a student or a friend had come upon a new
reality.  He stood up for what he felt was right no matter what the
personal cost.  He believed in education, friendship, family, and social
and political responsibility.  Throughout his long illness he maintained
his teaching responsibilities and worried about Daryl.  He was a
gracious friend to the end and his last words were expressions of
gratitude for all those who had loved him so dearly.  He will be sorely
missed and forever remembered.