Alice Maria Galindo

Alice Maria Galindo, daughter of the late Josef and Emilie (Egerer) Weismann, was born May 4, 1935 in Germany and departed this life at 3:25 A.M. Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in the Phelps County Hospital of Rolla, Missouri. She had attained the age of 74 years, 7 months and 4 days. Alice was baptized as an infant into the Catholic Church, grew up and attended school in Germany. She graduated from high school and then attended two years of college while still in Germany to become an accountant. On February 14, 1959, Alice married the love of her life, Victor Lee Galindo in Camp Springs, Maryland. They shared over 50 years of marriage together and were blessed with three children: Alan, Andrew and Sonja. Since Victor was in the military, Alice and the family moved several times during their married life. She helped provide for their family by serving as an accountant for several different businesses. While living in New York, Alice worked for a car dealership and while in Oklahoma, she worked for a radio station. After moving to the St. Robert area, Alice began enjoying her retirement years. One of her many passions in life was cooking and she was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed antiquing and was a profound animal lover. Alice had several dogs during her lifetime and also enjoyed caring for her hummingbirds. Most importantly, she treasured those times that she could spend with her family and friends. Alice will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Victor; three children: Alan Galindo of Rolla, Andrew Galindo of Austin, Texas and Sonja Polack of Madison, Wisconsin; four grandchildren: Justin, Colin, Devin and Logan; one great granddaughter Savanna; one nephew: Dieter Kürschner of Germany; two nieces: Heidrun Tiebel of Germany and Hanne M.A. Pigott of Fairview, TX; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1:30 P.M. Friday, December 18, 2009 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with Father John Groner officiating. Alice’s son, Alan shared his wonderful memories of his mother. The songs “I Hope You Dance”, “One Day At a Time”, and “Ave Maria” were played. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Alice Galindo and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Alice Maria Galindo

May 4, 1935 - December 8, 2009