Allen Ogden Rice Drachman

Allen O. R. Drachman, 92, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Allen was the youngest son of Tucson pioneer, Harry Arizona Drachman and his wife Florence. He was a World War II veteran (Pacific Rim), civil engineer, a longtime resident of Arlington Heights, and a lifetime employee of the United States Gypsum Company in Chicago. Allen was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Faye. He is survived by his daughter, Christina; a son, David (Didi); grandson, Morgan; great-grandson, Kelly; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Memory Gardens, 2501 E. Euclid St., Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Arizona Historical Society, 949 East Second Street, Tucson, AZ, 85719. Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on June 28, 2008