Dr. Alvin A. ShureJuly 19, 2008Dr. Alvin A. Shure, October 10, 1914 – July 19, 2008. His family and friends lost an extraordinary and talented man. Dr. Alvin A. Shure, age 93, who went to join his beloved wife on Saturday, July 19, 2008. Dr. Shure was born in Yonkers, NY in 1914 and attended schools in Roanoke, VA. He graduated from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill in 1940 and Atlanta Southern Dental Collage (now Emory University) in 1943. He served in the military for two years during World War II under General Patton’s Third Army in the Army Medical Corps. Dr. Shure Married his love, the former Shirlyan Goldberg on August 3, 1945, in Boston, MA. He opened his first dental practice in Savannah, GA and moved to Atlanta in 1967, actively practicing his profession until the age of 89. During the course of his life he was known as the golfing Santa Claus by opening his home and dental office as a yearly Toys for Tots location. Dr. Shure had a wonderful sense of humor and wrote hilarious columns for local newspapers throughout his life. He was also a published humorist in major magazines including Esquire, The New Yorker and The Saturday Evening Post throughout the 50 and 60’s. He was always ready with a joke and a laugh and endeared himself to many friends. He and Shirl moved to Peachtree City approximately 18 – 20 years ago so he could indulge his passion for golf. He was a member of many civic organizations including the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City.
Dr. Shure is survived by daughters, Sharon Shure of Peachtree City, Sherylan Lipham of Ellenwood; son, Al Shure of Tucker; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. All of us will miss him sorely.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday July 26 at 11 AM in the chapel of Carl J. Mowell & Son.
Those who desire may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 301 Kelley Drive Suite 3, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City. 770-487-3959.