Alan E. Organ, M.D., Ph.D., 77, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Jan. 31.
Graveside services were held on Feb. 3 at Sheffield Cemetery. The family suggests that contributions be made to the MedZou Community Health Clinic (https://medicine.missouri.edu/offices-programs/education/medzou-community-health-clinic) in lieu of flowers.
Dr. Organ was born on April 28, 1948, in Los Angeles, California to the late Hyman and Dorothy Organ. He graduated with a B.A. in chemistry from UCLA in 1969, where he served as basketball manager under legendary coach John Wooden and was part of three national championship teams. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in biology from the University of Kansas in 1972 and his M.D. from the University of Missouri in 1976.
A dedicated pediatrician, Dr. Organ completed his residency at the University of Kansas, serving as chief pediatric resident from 1978 to 1979. He remained in private practice in Kansas City until 1999 and was widely respected as one of the area's few specialists in treating Cystic Fibrosis.
Alan was an avid sports fan who spent his Saturdays cheering for the Missouri Tigers and Sundays for the Kansas City Chiefs. He found great joy in growing orchids in his basement, playing pickleball and bridge and spending time with his family and beloved dog, Max.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Diane Organ, to whom he was married from 1971 until her passing in 1999.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Mills, whom he married in 2002. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Jason and Deborah Organ of Indianapolis, Indiana; Alison and Brad Schul of Fenton, Missouri; and Haley Organ of St. Louis, Missouri; as well as his stepson, Billy Mills. He leaves behind four grandsons, Andrew and Matthew Organ and Dylan and Teddy Schul; his brother, Steve Organ; and nephews, Craig and Adam Organ.
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