Alice Pfeiffer
Alice (Carley) Pfeiffer, our mom, granny, and mother-in-law, went to her eternal rest on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Sunset Home. Mom was born on May 13, 1928 to Donald and Leila (Sullivan) Carley. Mom attended Webster School where she met life-long friends who dubbed themselves as the "Purple Girls" and had way too much fun in later life. Mom graduated from QHS. She was gifted with a beautiful singing voice and was very active in the music programs throughout school. She also attended Interlochen Music Camp for two summers in high school and used her God-given talent with the community, singing in plays, churches, and weddings. We are fortunate to have some records she made, that we treasure. Mom and our dad, Paul H. Pfeiffer, were married in 1947. Together they were part of the founding of the Quincy Symphony. Mom played in the percussion section, primarily the timpani, and also played in the percussion section of the Quincy Concert Band. She and her daughter played together in the symphony for several years. Mom was a fierce protector of her children: Cynthia "Cindy" Fessler, William "Houdie" Pfeiffer, and David "Hank" Pfeiffer. As a single parent, she did he...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
est to provide for the three of us, which wasn't easy, as anyone who knows any of us can attest. We put her through what had to be the toughest years of her life, and she made it! We've all said if we had been in the same position, we would have put us up for adoption. But, no one would take us, so she was stuck! Thank God we had her! Mom had a professional life apart from us. She was a buyer at Carson Pirie Scott until they closed. She also worked at Merkels, and at First Bankers Trust during retirement. Mom, you were the glue that held the family together. All the holidays, birthdays, and incidental parties were so important to you and making sure we were all together to celebrate. Family was the most important part of your life. We always had way too much fun. You were a constant at all of our activities, whether baseball games, golfing events, or musical performances, you were there cheering us on, and you were the best Cub Scout leader ever! Mom, you always said "How could I have been so lucky to have had the three of you?" Well... that is debatable, but what we do know for sure is we thank God that we had you as our loving mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. Mom is survived by: three children, Cynthia "Cindy" Fessler, William (Krista) Pfeiffer, and David Pfeiffer and his wife Chris (who was like another daughter to Alice); grandsons Adam and Zach (Paige) Pfeiffer; a granddaughter, Nicole (Britt) Million; and great grandsons, Colton and Colin Million. Mom was preceded in death by: her parents, Donald and Leila Carley; a brother in infancy; her sister Patricia "Pat" Carley; and her inlaws, who were like another mother and father to her, Henry and Florence Pfeiffer. Mom loved family, music, and animals, and always had music playing and a dog or cat by her side. Put on some music and if you have a pet keep them by your side! Mom, we always felt loved and pray you felt our love for you. You were so strong, fought so long, and are now at rest. Thank you God for this gift you gave us for all these years. We would like to thank the fourth floor staff at Sunset home for all the love and compassion they gave to mom. Visitation: 12:30 - 1:30 pm Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Graveside Services: 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Woodland Cemetery with Rev. Jim Dennis officiating. Burial will follow. Memorials: Memorial donations may be made to Quincy Humane Society, a music program of the donors choice, or to Sunset home Activities fund. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com Memories remind us that nothing lasts forever. Time is precious and should not be wasted. Enjoy life and remember don't count the days, make the days count. www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
