for family, friends, church, the VA and accordion clubs Alvin is a past president of the Norwegian Commercial Club. During his presidency he participated in the inaugural polar flight directly from Seattle to Copenhagen along with Senators Jackson and Magnuson, Governor Evans and Seattle Mayor Dorm Braman, As a result of this trip, Mayor Braman appointed Alvin the head up the new Seattle - Bergan Sister City Committee. This resulted in a number of continuing exchanges which include the establishment of the then Bergan Square in Ballard and the Totem Pole which now resides in Bergan Norway. His activities with the Norwegian Community included serving as the Grand Marshall of the Leif Erickson Day Parade along with Seattle Super Sonic Slick Watts. Services will be Friday 2pm October 26, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 14524 20th Ave NE Shoreline, WA Remembrances to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church