EDWARD "ALAN" LUDDEN, age 71, passed away March 16, 2013 in Overland Park, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society.
Alan was born on July 17, 1941 in Fort Madison, Iowa to John and Janie (Quinlan) Ludden. He was employed for over 35 years with Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 1995. Following his retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at Heritage Golf Course.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his children Vivan (Manuel) Munoz, Laura (John) Gamble, and Lynn (Alton) Raulston, and grandchildren Mikalia, Stephanie, Christopher, Casey, and John Ryan. He is also survived by his sister, Janet (Jerry) Abolt, his sister-in-law Colleen Ludden, and a large and loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son John Allan Ludden, brother Ronnie Ludden, and cousin Kenneth Ludden.