Alan Painter Dr.

Alan "Buck" Painter gave up the ghost after living through multiple medical calamities. His survival skills were unmatched. He passed at home with his family, which was a true blessing.

Alan was born in Indiana and raised on a family farm learning the lessons and values of hard work. He graduated from Purdue University Veterinary School and heeded the advice "Go West Young Man." Arriving in Hollister, Calif., he took a job at the local Hollister Veterinary Clinic and for 45 years, tended to thousands of animals great and small. He was honest and humble, and made many great friends along the way. He was the San Benito County Veterinarian for many years and served as a director of the Saddle Horse association.

He was active in the local Rotary Club. He loved snow skiing and enjoyed many adventures with his family and ski buddies. When Hollister was still a rural cowboy town, he bought and empty plot of ground and turned it into a homestead of green grass, towering trees, and never ending colors of flowers and fruits and vegetables. To this day, it remains a reminder of his love and talent and respect of nature.

He leaves his wife of 50 years, Sandy; his children, Mark, Bret and Emily; and his grandsons, Rex and Cole. Also, his brother Eric; sisters, Susie and Betty; and countless family and lifelong friends. There will be no services. Donations in his name would be appreciated to Pet Friends, H.A.L.F ( Hollister Lost And Found) or any animal rescue of your choice.

Published in Hollister Free Lance · May 1, 2023