The Rev. Canon Dr. Alan Condie Tull

In this world, we try our darndest to reach utmost emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual levels. We, every one, succeed by relative degrees. Sometimes though, grey moments sneak up on us, dim our triumphs and make us feel inadequate and feeble. But along come those with an emotional, spiritual and intellectual valor who prop us up and assure us the invading moment is false and will pass. Moreover, they even hint to unknown, still higher heights. Sometimes it's their thoughtful note that arrives, their message that is relayed, or a phone rings that boosts us up. But more often than not, it's their example that alone does the trick. There are volumes that can, shall, and rightfully must be said about ?Chaplain? Tull, but I will leave this to others. Know simply this: There will never in my life be more powerful evidence of higher emotional, spiritual, civic and intellectual planes than those inhabited by Alan Condie Tull. He attained heights to which I would enthusiastically miss by ranks. Mark B. Davis Trinity Alumnus, ?88

Alan was an amazing person and he will be missed.I had the privledge to work with him while he was Pres. of the association where he lived.On several occasions we sat at his home and he shared many of his lifes experancies. I was truly impressed with his accomplishments in life. My prayers are with his family with their great loss. He will truly be missed. Jim Page

I was saddened by the news about Alan. I was the Chapel Assistant at Trinity College and worked for Alan during his last two years as Chaplain. He was a special person and I marvelled at his knowledge about any subject. My husband and I had the pleasure of visiting with Alan at his home in Provo when were were in Utal visiting several of the beautiful National Parks. He will be greatly missed, and I know he enriched many lives. Very sincerely, Janet Hansen

Dear Joe and other members of the family: As a consequence of my father being his colleague, I was baptized by Chaplain Tull in 1967 and from fifth grade through my college years he was my rector and primary spiritual mentor. He was sitting quietly on the platform as chaplain when I received my bachelor's and master's degrees in 1989 and 1990. But besides beautifully framing the first half of my life, my great debt to him is this: nothing can compare with the memoires of sitting in chapel on a Sunday morning with the light streaming in through the windows, hearing Chaplain's sermons about the love of God as shown through Jesus, and singing hymns of praise to God with him and many other caring people: students, faculty, choir and visitors at Trinity College Chapel. I am grateful that he lived nearby you during his retirement years. Thank you for everything you have done to help make his last years fulfilling, and especially the comfort you gave him during the last 3 months. Stan Whittlesey Little Rock, Arkansas

I was saddened to hear of the death of Chaplain Tull. I spent most Sunday mornings in the chapel of Trinity college in the late 80s serving with Chaplain Tull . He wrote a letter of recommendation for me for Yale Divinity School, which I attended. I kept in touch with him for years after graduation. I always appreciated his patience as I tried to figure out who I was and who God is during my teenage years. He never seemed to judge but always allowed people's process to happen. I will miss him. I hope he gets one of his wishes in heaven: to be able to sit in a cafe in the morning in Pairs reading the same day edition of the New York Times.

joe,I am sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.I did not know him personally,but what you have told me about him he certainly was a gentleman and a scholar. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Joe and all of the rest of your family, Our paths have not crossed in the 50+ years that we were alphabetically seated next to each other at East High, but I could not let Alan's passing on pass without writing to let you know how much my wife Zibby and I enjoyed your brother over the years. As you probably do not recall, but after East I went to Trinity College where Alan served so wonderfully for so many years as Chaplain. He was widely loved and deservedly so for having brought joy and comfort to so many. His dry, quick wit was always a pleasant plus. I know that you and your family will miss Alan deeply and remember him fondly. So will I. Jim