Alan Leon Behunin at the age of 70 passed away on November 6th 2022 , at his home in Monticello Utah. He was born in Monticello Utah on September 12th 1952 to Leon and Sherry Behunin. Alan grew up in Monticello until his family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1969. Alan graduated from Manzano High School in 1970. After attending college at the University of New Mexico Alan joined the US Army; after returning home from the military, Alan met Sharon Reddert in 1975. They were married for 29 years and together they started a family in Moab Utah where his two sons were born, Daniel, and Michael. The family then moved to Monticello where Angela was born. After a couple of years in Cortez, Colorado they returned to Moab Utah where his boys graduated high school. Alan and family then moved to Mancos Colorado where Angela finished high school. In 2004 Alan started a new chapter of his life and met Conie Eder. In 2009 Alan and Conie were married in Mancos, Colorado and upon retirement Alan moved to the Philippines to be with Conie. While living in the Philippines, Alan would make several trips back to the United States to visit and spend time with his family. In 2021 Alan returned to the United States at which time he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and made the decision to stay in Monticello until the time of his death.
Alan loved sports, the outdoors, history, painting, and his family. He was a proud member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and loved studying the gospel. He spent his time hiking and exploring, playing golf with his brother, watching sports, road biking, and reading. He was always in the company of family and is survived by his wife Conie, his parents Leon and Sherry Behunin, his 3 children, Daniel, Michael (Kristy), and Angela. His brother Kerry (Deleska), sister Debra Burraston (Norman) and grandchildren, Levi Alan Strail-Behunin, Riley Behunin, Christian Wilson and Makenzie Wilson.