Major Alan Jordan Pingree

Major Alan Jordan PINGREE (78), of White Lake, went to be with his God on November 9, 2026 at home.

Al was born December 7, 1947, in Medford, Massachusetts to the late Marion Louise Hall and Walter Jordan Pingree. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters: Lynn Ellen Foster of, New Milford, Connecticut, Heidi June Blessie of Laconia, New Hampshire, and one granddaughter, Faith Soben of Abilene, Texas.

Al enlisted in the Marine Corps, at the age of 17, after graduating from High School. As a Private he underwent recruit training at Parris Island, where upon graduation he was meritoriously promoted, achieving recognition as his platoon high shooter. Al was a proud career Marine having served in various capacities throughout his career. Volunteering for service in Vietnam, he was subsequently decorated for bravery and was twice wounded. In view of his potential as a Marine, he received two college scholarships from the Marine Corps and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree from Pensacola Junior College, and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia. As an enlisted Marine, Al also served as a Drill Instructor at the Parris Island Recruit Depot, and as a Marine Security Guard at an American Embassy. He excelled in every position he held as evidenced by the numerous promotions, meritorious service citations and medals he received. Selected to receive a commission, he was recognized as honor man from his Officer Candidate Class. He served as a Commanding Officer numerous times and he loved his Marines. His value to the service was reflected in his achieving his final rank of Major. He retired after almost 30 years in service to his country.

He will be mostly remembered by his quiet, humble, “Persnickety Attitude”, and “low-keyed” demeanor, lol!...

Al is survived by his loving wife and companion, of over 34 years, Connie Lee Pingree; his two sons, Charles Pingree, and by marriage, Wesley Soben; his three son-in-law’s, Kevin Powell, Jimmy Foster, and Lee Gonzales; his three daughters, Cassandra Foster, and by marriage, Sadie Powell, and by much love and affection, Laura Gonzales; and his one and only, daughter-in-law, Holly Soben. In addition, the Maja is survived by his seven grandsons; Davis “Spud” Soben, Merrick “Spider” Powell, Collin Foster, Graham Foster, Gibbs “Jethro” Soben, Ford Foster, and Jack “Gonzo” Gonzales, and his four granddaughters: Faith Soben (deceased), London “Pickles” Soben, Brinley “Shortcake” Powell, and Adrian “Peaches” Gonzales.

Now as Al journeys up to meet his Creator, he will be happy as he looks upon “heaven’s scenes” ...to find the streets are guarded by …United States Marines!

R.I.P., Major!

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Bladen Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown.

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