ALAN BEALL Obituary

ALAN CORY BEALL April 11, 1938-November 27, 2024 Prominent Hawaii commercial real estate developer Alan C. Beall died peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, surrounded by family at his home in Kaloko Mauka, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. He was 86 years old. An industry leader in Hawaii for more than four decades, Alan had many friends and was admired for his indomitable spirit, sense of humor and optimistic demeanor. An ardent collector, intrepid traveler and engaging storyteller, he consistently saw the good in many things. Beall was the developer of many iconic retail centers, including Restaurant Row in Honolulu, Waterfront Row in Kailua-Kona, the Kings' Shops in Waikoloa, Coconut Marketplace on Kauai and the Kahuku Sugar Mill visitor attraction on Oahu's North Shore. He also was co-owner of the Vida Mia, a 1929 vintage Stephens motor yacht, where for more than 15 years Alan entertained family, friends and business associates with Waikiki cruises and dockside parties out of the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. He also owned at one time or another an airplane, limousine, hot air balloon, two vintage Chris-Craft boats, and various motor vehicles, many of which were red in color and emblazoned with his proprietary "AB" brand. A native of Seattle, Alan attended McGilvra Elementary School, Edmond S. Meany Middle School, and graduated from high school at the prestigious Lakeside School for Boys. He came to Honolulu in 1960 after three years at the University of Washington, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. After graduation from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a degree in Economics, he joined Dillingham Corporation as a trainee and subsequently was promoted to operations Manager of Ala Moana Shopping Center. He left Dillingham in 1966 to form his own companies, Hawaii Shopping Center Corporation and Hawaii Management Corporation, successfully growing the client lists to 22 retail centers. The two companies were acquired by Pacific Lighting Corporation (NYSE) in 1970. Following the acquisition, both companies were merged into Blackfield Hawaii Corporation and Beall became president. Alan served as president of Blackfield Hawaii from 1970 to 1981 transforming the firm from a low-cost housing developer to a major development company with several hundred employees, generating more than $5 million in annual profits. Beall retired in 1981 to form The Beall Corporation, in which he served as a developer, manager and/or consultant for dozens of shopping centers, office buildings and commercial properties in Hawaii. Beall's many honors included Shopping Center Person of the Year from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He also was a founder and director of Bank of Honolulu, a GRI instructor at University of Hawaii, served on the president's council at Punahou School, and served as state director for ICSC. Alan supported countless charitable endeavors and was a member of numerous business and professional clubs, many of which focused on preserving Hawaii history. His personal interests included environmental stewardship and he loved exploring the forest, trails and lava tubes of his Kaloko residence, as well as beachcombing from his former home at Malaekahana. Saddened by the loss of its founder, The Beall Corporation is committed to carrying on his legacy and contributions to the community. Alan is survived by his three children, Brian Beall (Jennifer), Cory Beall (Joanna), and Cristin Beall (Brad) and two grandchildren, Becca Beall and Cooper Beall, as well as his sister, Barbara Beall and his faithful feline companion, Hunny. Alan was preceded in death by his former wife, Carole Fox Beall. Alan's life was a remarkable journey, and Hawaii is a better place because of him. A celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, January 11, 2025 at his "Hale Nala Kaloko" residence on Hawaii Island. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The Nature Conservancy ([email protected]). For more information about the celebration of life, contact the family or [email protected].