Alice McKissen

Alice Ann Walter was the second child born of Herbert and Verna Mae Walter. She grew up on "the ranch," playing with kittens, puppies and horses. Riding was a favored pastime. Her Rainbow pins show that she earned every color. She looked forward to summertime visits with her cousin and lifelong friend Roseanne.

After graduating from Odessa High, Alice moved to Ellensburg and entered studies to be a veterinarian. Due to the requirement of euthanizing a cat to complete this course of study, she changed majors and became a Home Economics teacher. She attributed her meticulous attention to detail...