Allyn Spence, 81, of Tucson, Arizona died Sunday, January 21, 2024. 

Allyn was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1942 as the first of two sons to Elizabeth and Gawain

Spence. After earning a BA from the University of Alabama, Allyn moved to Tucson to attend

the University of Arizona. There, he met fellow graduate student, Kittie Kae Weaver. They

married in 1966.

In 1968, Allyn graduated with an MA degree in anthropology and a passion for the peoples of

the Southwest. He worked extensively with the Navajo Nation on various projects throughout

his career, often writing grant proposals for critical needs such as improved education, stronger

water resources and better access to quality healthcare.

As with the Diné, Allyn maintained numerous life-long connections and friendships with

members of his church, Trinity Presbyterian in Tucson, where he served as a deacon for several

years.

Allyn was predeceased by Kittie in 2003. He is survived by two daughters and many friends

who enjoyed his cheerful, friendly, and generous nature. He will be sorely missed and always

cherished.

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