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Allan Carvell Obituary
Carvell Jr., Allan C. born June 3, 1920, in St. Louis, MO, he passed away on Friday, July 16, 2004, at the Oakwood Senior Care in Evanston, IL. With his wife, June as a working partner, Allan was a pioneer in the Chicago areas development of sports and recreation. After a distinguished amateur tennis career and serving in WWII as physical training instructor, Allan began a tennis teaching odyssey that would ultimately make him one of the country's first USPTA Master Pros, as well as a member of the Midwest and St. Louis Tennis Halls of Fame. Allan believed in a "Recreational Church", where he could teach people the value and skills of playing tennis but also help teach them life lessons that would improve their lives and the world we live in. In 1956, Carvell opened Chicago's only indoor ice rink, Rainbo Arena for 24 years. He was one of the founding members of the Ice Skating Institute of America as well as it's President for 2 years. Allan is survived by his wife, June, daughter, Chrissy Washburn and son, Cale, grandchildren, Jaryd Carvell, Abigail Washburn, Timothy Washburn and his wife, Rachel; and great-grandchild, Annibell June Washburn. The Memorial service will be Sunday, July 25th, 4 p.m., at the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston, IL, 60201.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Brian Durham
August 18, 2004
Mrs.Carvell & Cale - I was saddened to hear of Allen's death. My sympathies. Mrs.Carvell,thank you so much for Rainbo Ice Arena - which was and always will be a huge part of my life.
Mark Robbins
July 28, 2004
Cale and family: My condolences on your father's death....
How ironic... first Rainbo goes, and now Mr. Allan Carvell.
Thanks for the one and only Rainbo and my childhood experiences there which will last a lifetime....
allen hochfelder
July 26, 2004
Hi Carvells, We go back a few years at LPTC. We all had a great time.Allan was a wonderful
instructor and person. Our condolences go out to you and your
family. Lots of love. Allen and
Stephanie Hochfelder
Andrew Scobbie
July 25, 2004
C & G Amusment employee from 1963-1967. Deepest sympathy.
Bertha Knopoff Auerbach
July 24, 2004
I still recall the pleasant days spent at Rainbo Arena as bookkeeper and the wonderful relationship with Allen. Please accept my sincerest condolence on your loss.
Leon DiBiasio
July 22, 2004
Allan was a Landmark Pro. He was one of the first in Chicago to promote group tennis lessons. He was ahead of his time, because he taught the virtues of "topspin" production. Above all, he was one of the sweetest gentlemen I have ever met. Tennis has lost a bit of LOVE with his passing. ANYONE who had ever had the privilege of knowing him will attest to this.
Allan, please look at us down here, running in the heat at Lincoln Park Tennis Club and grace us with an inkling of your spirit of Love and Cooperation. Most of all, please recommend to the "Boss" who is above us all that we may use topspin in a judicious way -- to enhance the pleasure of tennis, not just for us, but for whomever we are playing. Ask that we may become one-tenth as loving in our approach to others as you. I will miss your sweet way!!!
Don Cohen
July 22, 2004
Sarah, my wife of 38 years, and I met at your Rainbo Arena while I worked driving the Zamboni and as a rink guard. Thank you. Our thoughts are with you, June and Cale.
Don Cohen
July 22, 2004
Sarah, my wife of 38 years met at your Rainbo Arena while I worked driving the Zamboni and as a rink guard. Thank you. Our thoughts are with your, June and Cale.
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