Albert Boekenoogen  '39  who grew up in South Pasadena and was a long-time resident of Altadena died March 15, 2003, he was 81.

Albert was a veteran of World War II.  He retired as an accountant for Andrews Hardware in Los Angeles and Martin Studios in Pasadena.  Following his retirement, Albert hiked the trails in the Angeles National Forest as a volunteer ranger.  He was always accompanied by his favorite hiking companion, Smokey, his Siberian Husky.

Albert is survived by his daughters, Jan Wade and Jill Boekenoogen and four grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife Elsa and daughter Sue Ann Kelsey.