John Alden (politician)

John Clifton Alden (December 15, 1942 – June 6, 1990) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Formative years
Alden was born in Darby, Pennsylvania on December 15, 1942.

Career
Alden served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from January 2, 1979 to November 30, 1982. He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania.

Family
In May 1982, one of Alden's three daughters, fourteen-year-old Denise, was found fatally shot in his law office; her death was later ruled a suicide. Her death was ultimately ruled accidental. He did not seek re-election to the House that year, and was succeeded by fellow Republican Bob Flick.

Later life and death
Alden moved to San Diego, California, where he began many small businesses. He never returned to public service prior to his death from colon cancer on June 6, 1990. He was survived by two daughters: Jennifer (1973) and Jaclyn (1979–2009).