| ARNESON |
Wendell S. Arneson, 30, died Dec. 28, 2000, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Mr. Arneson was born Feb. 4, 1970, in Homer, Alaska. He is survived
by his mother, Louise N. Sambo; brother, Duane P. Hatton; and sister,
Cynthia Lee Hatton-Bagonov. |
| BEAUCHAMP |
Longtime
Alaska resident Marcus "Marc" Stewart Beauchamp died Monday,
Oct. 12, 2009, of sinus cancer at his home in Kenai. He was 79.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, at the
Kenai Senior Citizens Center at 381 Senior Court in Kenai. Viewing
will be held one hour prior to services. Dick Carignan will officiate.
There will be an opportunity for sharing memories and thoughts about
Marc during the service. He will be laid to rest next to his wife,
Roberta, in the Kenai City Cemetery in a private graveside service.
Mr. Beauchamp was born Oct. 20, 1929, in Struggleville, Okla. He
attended high school and junior college at the Oklahoma Military
Academy and later earned a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry
in 1956 and a master's degree in teaching in 1959 from East Central
State College in Ada, Okla. He served as a staff sergeant in the
U.S. Air Force from 1951-55. "Marc and Roberta moved from Oklahoma
to Nome in 1959 much to the skepticism of their friends and family
who were certain they would return within a year. With the exception
of a two year sabbatical in Chicago to work towards Marc's doctorate,
they remained living in Alaska for the rest of their lives,"
their family said. The couple taught in Nome from 1959-63 where
their two oldest children, Marcia and Keith were born. From Nome
they moved to Kenai where they had their youngest daughter, Lane.
Mr. Beauchamp was the principal at Kenai Elementary from 1963-65
and an assistant superintendant from 1965-70. He was also the principal
of Nikiski Elementary from 1972 until retiring from the school district
in 1987. Mr. and Mrs. Beauchamp enjoyed international travel and
many hunting and fishing trips with friends and family. "He
was a wonderful host who took great pleasure in entertaining at
his home often cooking dinner for as many as could fit around the
table," his family said. "He will be remembered for his
storytelling, love of the outdoors and contributions to the education
system." Mr. Beauchamp was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta.
He is survived by his daughter, Marcia Beauchamp of California;
son, Keith Beauchamp and his wife, Joann, of Arizona; daughter,
Lane Beauchamp of Kenai; and grandchildren, Sydney Tyler of Kenai,
and Marcus James Beauchamp of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests that memorial contributions may be made in memory of Marc
to Hospice of the Central Peninsula, P.O. Box 2584, Soldotna, AK
99669. Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel. |
| BEAVER |
Willard Beaver II, 21, died Sept. 18, 2000 in Kotzebue, Alaska.
Mr. Beaver was born in Homer, Alaska. He is survived by his adoptive
mother, Hannah Mendenhall; adoptive father, Roy Mendenhall; sisters,
Tia Wakolee, Tamara Beaver, Dawn Mendenhall, Eve Mendenhall, Joy
Mendenhall, Mae Grace Mendenhall; and nephews, Jordon Wilson and
Colby Beaver. |
| BUJAN |
Kenai
resident William Bujan died Sept. 13, 2000, at home. He was 58.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion
in Kenai. Mr. Bujan's ashes were buried at Fort Richardson National
Cemetery. Mr. Bujan was born June 30, 1942, in Florida. He served
in the U.S. Marine Corps for many years until he was honorably discharged.
He is survived by a son, Robert of Mekoryuk; and a brother and sister.
Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel. |
| BAHR |
Fred H. Bahr Sr., 55, died March 21, 2002, in Ninilchik, Alaska.
Mr. Bahr was born Sept. 24, 1946, in Nome, Alaska. He is survived
by his wife, Elsie Sampson Bahr, and sons, Fred Bahr Jr. and Thomas
Wayne Sampson. |
| BAKTUIT |
Albert Ephem Baktuit, 68, died Nov. 14, 2004, at Central Peninsula
Hospital, in Soldotna, Alaska. Mr. Baktuit was born Jan. 16, 1936,
in Kenai, Alaska. He is survived by his daughter, Shawn Baktuit;
sisters, Evelyn Boulette and Carol Dolan; brother, Arthur (Gordon)
Baktuit; grandchildren, Lanae Ella, Sadie Lynn and Michael Vincent;
and many more relatives. |
| BARTOS |
Henry S. Bartos, 82, died Oct. 18, 2003, at Heritage Place in Soldotna,
Alaska. Mr. Bartos was born Feb. 13, 1921, in Niagra Falls, N.Y.
He is survived by his daughters, Katie Lee and Henia Minium; and
son, James Bartos. |
| BARTOS |
Joseph (Joe) T. Bartos, 38, died Jan. 1, 2002, at home in Soldotna,
Alaska. Mr. Bartos was born April 15, 1963, in Soldotna, Alaska.
He is survived by his father, Henry S. Bartos; brother, James Bartos;
sisters, Katie Lee and Henia Minium; nephews, Henry Lee and Matthew
Minium; and niece, Alie Minium. |
| BLANK |
Pearl H. Blank, 71, of Waxahachie, Texas died Jan. 29, 1999. Ms.
Blank was born Nov. 4, 1927 in Seldovia, Alaska. She is survived
by sons Ernie, Leonard, Robert and Mark Wolfchief, eleven grandchildren
and thirteen great grandchildren, plus many nieces and nephews. |
| BLATCHFORD |
Lifelong Alaskan Percy Blatchford, 82, died Jan. 12, 2003, at Central
Peninsula General Hospital. Blatchford, an Inupiaq Eskimo, was born
Oct. 9, 1920, in Golovin, Alaska, to Jenny and Charles Blatchford.
Raised by his grandmother in the Norton Sound village of Elim, he
spent his youth hunting and fishing until he was drafted to serve
in World War II. World War II Veteran, amateur boxer, Navy Seal,
Air Force rescue paramedic, subsistence hunter and father of four
are some of his lifelong accomplishments. He served 30 years in
the military with the distinction of being Alaska’s military
heavyweight champion from 1944 to 1946. In 1944, he survived four
rounds with Joe Lewis in an exhibition military fight while stationed
in Adak. While at Adak, he helped capture a Japanese minisub and
later trained as a member of an Air Force rescue squadron in the
jungles of Panama during the Vietnam War. After retiring from the
military, Blatchford worked for the state as a heavy equipment operator
and enjoyed subsistence hunting and fishing in Cook Inlet. Blatchford
never forgot his roots. He was known to be generous and happily
shared his successes with his family and friends. He is survived
by his children, Johnny Blatchford, Barbara Blatchford, Joel Blatchford
and Lance Blatchford; brother and sisters, Bernice Greiner, Joe
Blatchford, Violet “Vi” Mack, Rose Albrightson, Alan Blatchford
and Gladys Armstrong; numerous grandchildren and many other family
members. |
| BLOCH |
Adam Phillip Bloch, 81, died February 21, 2000, at his home. Mr.
Bloch was born in Seldovia, Alaska, on August 17, 1918. He is survived
by his wife Normagene Bloch; son Phillip D. Bloch; stepdaughter
Janice Blasy; grandson Nicholas P. Bloch. |
| BURKE |
Frances JoAnne Burke, 71, died March 3, 2004, at home in Virginia
Beach, Va. Ms. Burke was born June 30, 1932, in Seldovia, Alaska.
She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Burke Jr.; daughters,
Cookie M. Goetz, JoAnn F. Banks, Juliana M. Weier, and Joyce N.
Sojot; son, Jerome M. Ofrancia; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. |
| CALHOUN |
Lucille Olga Calhoun, 91, died May 3, 2003, at Highline Hospital
in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Calhoun was born Dec. 30, 1911, in Hope,
Alaska. She is survived by her brothers, Adolph W. and John C. Young;
and nieces, Christy A. Rowe and Stephanie J. Cooper. |
| CARLOUGH |
Alyce Carlough, 84, died Oct. 21, 2004, at home in Tumwater, Wash.
Ms. Carlough was born May 16, 1920, in Seldovia, Alaska. She is
survived by her husband, Howard Carlough; daughters, Grace Marie
Fairfax, Ida Mae Markey and Peggy Jean Monson; son, Gilbert Monson;
sister, Thelma Patton; brother, Gilbert Ollestad; 14 grandchildren,
31 great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren and numerous
nieces and nephews. |
| CARLOUGH |
Joseph S. “Little Joe” Carlough, Jr., 43, died Aug. 17,
2000 at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska. Mr. Carlough
was born in Seldovia, Alaska on Nov. 14, 1957. He is survived by
his wife Janine; daughters Jessica and Kristi; son Owen Gruber,
stepsons Jason and Luke Carlough and Josh and Travis Werba; father
and stepmother, Joseph S. and Barbara Carlough Sr.; mother Mae Bergstrum;
brothers Scott and Billy Carlough and many other family members.
|
| CASPER |
Peter Casper Jr., 83, of Sterling, Alaska died July 29, 1999 at
his residence. Mr. Casper was born Dec. 28, 1915 at Pirate Cove,
Alaska. He is survived by his nieces Dorothy Fredrickson, Myrtle
and Margret Petty, and nephew Peter Diving, Jr. |
| CHICKALUSION |
Jimmy Chickalusion, 53, died Aug. 12, at home in Tyonek, Alaska.
Mr. Chickalusion was born April 2, 1952, in Tyonek, Alaska. He is
survived by his father, Maxim Chickalusion Sr.; sisters, Doris Baker,
Martha Chase, Katherine Chickalusion, Norma Chickalusion, and Virginia
Hudson; and brothers, Daniel Chickalusion, Leonard Chickalusion,
Maniel Chickalusion, Maxim Chickalusion Jr., Theodore C. Chickalusion,
and Stanley Mishakoff. |
| CHULIN |
Walter Chulin, 65, died Sept. 18, 2001, at Frances Mahon Hospital
in Glasgow, Mont. Mr. Chulin was born May 27, 1936, in Kenai, Alaska.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Chulin; son, Wayne Chulin; daughter,
Amy Chulin; and sisters, Pat Mann, Bernice Crandall, Harriet Seibert,
Linda Ross and Eleanor Wood. |
| COBBAN |
Gwendolyn
"Gwen" Cobban died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, at Providence
Kodiak Island Medical Center. She was 95.A memorial celebration
of life will be at 6 p.m. Saturday in St. James Episcopal Church
in Kodiak. Her ashes will be buried with her husband and son in
Kodiak at a later date.Gwen was born March 20, 1915, to Porter Roy
Davidson and Nora (Clapp) Davidson, in Wheatland, Ore. She grew
up in Wheatland, Bolton and Amity, Ore. She went to school in Amity,
where she met her future husband, "Casey" Cobban, when
she was 14. They married 5 years later and raised six children.
She sewed for the family in her younger days, she knitted and crocheted
and in her later years became interested in quilting, which she
enjoyed very much. She was a hand-quilter and joined a group of
other senior hand-quilters in Concrete, Wash.They came to Sitka
in November 1941, where Casey was working as an electrician for
Siems Drake at the Navy facility on Japonsky Island. After Pearl
Harbor on Dec. 7, all dependents were on an Alaska Steamship vessel
Dec. 8 to Seattle. Casey stayed with Siems Drake and was working
on Rugged Island outside Seward when the family was allowed back
into the territory in the summer of 1944. They lived in Seward,
where Casey became a fisherman, until 1954. They then moved to Seldovia
until 1959, Seward again until 1963, and Dillingham, where she worked
for National Bank of Alaska. They moved to Kodiak in 1973, where
she continued with NBA until the late '70s. They traveled until
Casey's death in 1981 and she subsequently moved to Oregon and Washington
for 20 years. She returned to Kodiak in 2000.She is survived by
her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Sonny Peterson; sons and
daughters-in-law, Gary and Dodi Cobban of Kodiak, Mike and Joanne
Cobban of Big Lake, Robert and Sherry Cobban, of Clarkston, Wash.,
and Craig and Junko Cobban of Anchorage; 15 grandchildren, 26 grandchildren,
and 11 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom but one were lucky
enough to know her.Gwen was preceded in death by her husband, Casey;
son, Terry Sr.; and great-grandson, River Cobban. |
| COLBERG |
Calvin L. Colberg, 70, died Jan. 14, 2004, at the Heritage Place
Nursing Home in Soldotna, Alaska. Mr. Colberg was born May 9, 1933,
in Seward, Alaska. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia L. Brady;
son, Grasim Timothy Colberg; granddaughter, Samantha Brady; grandsons,
Beau Brady, Kyle Brady, Jake Brady, T.C. Colberg, and Thomas Colberg;
and sister, Selma Morris. |
| COLBERG |
May Joyce Colberg, 70, died Sept. 13, 2003, at her daughter’s
home in Port Orchard, Wash. Ms. Colberg was born May 11, 1933, in
Seldovia, Alaska. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia L. Brady;
son, Gerasim Timothy Colberg; granddaughter, Samantha Brady; grandsons,
Beau Brady, Kyle Brady, Jake Brady, T.C. Colberg, and Thomas Colberg;
and sisters, Louise Gorder, Helen Tennison, and Luba Yerrington. |
| COLE |
Grace Johansen Cole, 84, died July 8, 2000 at Central Peninsula
Hospital in Kenai, Alaska. Mrs. Cole was born in Kenai, Alaska on
Feb. 24, 1916. She is survived by her son Daniel F. Madsen; daughter
and son-in-law Mary Ellen and Jimmie Gibson; sisters Alice LaFountain
and Irene Wilcox and brother Edward Ness. |
| COLE |
Raymond L. Cole, 72, of Homer, Alaska died Feb. 21, 1999 at the
South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska. Mr. Cole was born March
4, 1926 in Kokomo, Indiana. He is survived by his daughter Clara
Ann Cole. |
| COOPER |
Berniece “Mimi” Cooper, 62, died Aug. 17, in Kodiak, Alaska.
Ms. Cooper was born Jan. 22, 1943. She graduated from Ninilchik
High School and attended college at Penn State University before
returning to Alaska in 1976. Ms. Cooper worked most recently for
Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council until
her retirement in 2004. She is survived by her husband, Erling Kvasnikoff;
daughters and sons-in-law, Raymie Hamann, Mara and Iain Stephen,
and Erin and Chris Clemens; grandchildren, Brianna, Gillian, Kaelynn,
Olivia and Riley; and brothers, Robert “Bobby” Cooper
and Jonathan Liebenthal. |
| COOPER |
Eric "Eddie" Cooper, 58, died March 18, 2005, in Longview,
Wash. He was born Jan. 15, 1947 in Ninilchik, Alaska. He is survived
by his wife, Deborah G. Cooper; sister, Berniece Cooper; and brothers,
Bobby Cooper and John Liebenthal. |
| COX |
Cheryl L. Cox, 56, died Oct. 31, 2002, at the Kaiser Hospital in
San Diego, Calif. Ms. Cox was born Feb. 23, 1946, in Seldovia, Alaska.
She is survived by her daughter, Darla Kimmell; son, Troy Kimmell;
and grandson, Matthew Kimmell. |
| CROSBY |
Clair E. Crosby II, 50, died March 26, at home in Anchorage. Mr.
Crosby was born June 15, 1954, in Seward. Crosby was well known
in Anchorage for his musical talents. Crosby was a strong advocate
for accessibility for the disabled in public buildings. His many
interests included painting, studying the Bible, and computers.
He is survived by his son, Clair Crosby III; mother, Shirley Crosby;
sisters and brothers-in-law, Vickie and Gary Wise and Carol and
John East; brother and sister-in-law, E.G. and Susan Sutton; and
former brother-in-law, John Hartvigson. |
DEITZ
|
Allen Andy Deitz, 68, died Oct. 6, 2001, at home in Amarillo, Texas.
Mr. Deitz was born Dec. 5, 1932, in Seldovia, Alaska. He is survived
by his wife Patsy Deitz; sons, Allen Andy Deitz, Jr., Kenneth K.
Deitz and David D. Deitz; daughter Dakean Jones; stepdaughters,
Lisa Rogers and Shannon Rogers; and 11 grandchildren. |
| DIETZ |
Jack Dietz, Jr., 74, of Barnhart, Texas died November 8, 1998 in
a local hospital. Mr. Dietz was born May 10, 1924 in Homer, Alaska.
He is survived by his wife Leta Dietz; sons Robert, Dan, Edward
and Kevin Dietz; brothers Ray, Allen and Bud Dietz; sister Natalie
Gepner; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. |
| DENNEHY |
Timothy B. Dennehy, 90, of Seward, Alaska died Sept. 28, 1998 at
the Wesley Nursing Home in Seward, Alaska. Mr. Dennehy was born
Sept. 10, 1908 in Butte, Montana. He is survived by granddaughters
Regina M. Dennehy, Janet A. Peters, and grandson Timothy J. Dennehy,
Jr. |
| DOLCHOK |
Archie Dolchok, 53, of Anchorage, Alaska died Dec. 21, 1998 at his
residence. Mr. Dolchok was born July 27, 1945 in Kenai, Alaska.
He is survived by brothers John and Andrew Dolchok; aunt and uncle
Tania and Bill Green; uncle Maxim Dolchok; dear friend Betty Work
and lifelong friend Albert Jorgenson and his wife Myrtle Jorgensen |
| DOLCHOK |
Emil Dolchok, 77, died May 2, 2001, at Central Peninsula General
Hospital in Kenai, Alaska. Mr. Dolchok was born Dec. 26, 1923, in
Kenai, Alaska. He survived by his wife, Margaret Dolchok; daughters
and sons-in-law, Emily and Carl Marrs and Evelyn and Rusty Huf;
brother, Mack Dolchok; sister, Marie Decker; and grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. |
| DOYLE |
Alice Louise Doyle, 75, died Dec. 28, 2003, at the South Peninsula
Hospital’s long-term care facility in Homer, Alaska. Ms. Doyle
was born March 31, 1928, in Walla Walla, Wash. She is survived by
her sons, Larry Dean Camp and Mark Paul Placek; sisters, Kathleen
T. Downs, Mary Jean Strutz, Velma L. Tonkin, and Peggy Perry; brother,
Fred W. Yenney; three granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.
According to her family, she was known for her dry humor and a great
wit, and her generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to her
family. |
| EASTMAN |
Governor
Sean Parnell today ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff
on Thursday in honor and memory of U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant
Christopher Eastman."Sergeant Christopher Eastman gave his
life to defend our nation's freedom," Governor Parnell said.
"He will be remembered for his dedication and honorable service
to our country. Sandy and I extend our condolences to his family,
friends and colleagues during this difficult time."Eastman,
28, of Moose Pass, died Sunday [July 18, 2010] from injuries sustained
while working on a bombsite in Now Zad, Afghanistan. Eastman, an
explosives disposal expert, was assigned to the 7th Engineer Support
Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force
at Camp Pendleton in California.State flags will be lowered to half-staff
on Thursday, July 22. Flags will be raised to full-staff the following
morning.
|
| ELVSAAS |
Pete Ivor Elvsaas, 72, died June 3, 2003, at the South Peninsula
Long Term Care facility in Homer, Alaska. Mr. Elvsaas was born Aug.
15, 1930, in Seldovia, Alaska. He is survived by his wife, Lillian;
daughters, Sharon Bond and Charlotte Elvsaas; sons, Melvin and Peter
Elvsaas, Jr.; sisters, Petreena Getty, Inga Caffrey, and Loucairia
Hampton; and brothers, Fred H. and Herman Elvsaas. |
| ELVSAAS |
Charlotte Arlene Elvsaas, 54, Charlotte Arlene Elvsaas died Sept.
3, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska. Ms. Elvsaas was
born Oct. 22, 1950, in Seldovia, Alaska. She is survived by her
partner, Larry Stanley; daughter, Renee Haller; grandsons, Franklin
Haller and Timothy Haller; sister, Sharon Bond; brothers, Melvin
Elvsaas and Peter Elvsaas; aunts, Inga Cafferty, Lucaria Hampton,
Harietta McGahn, and Elenore McMullan; and uncles, Frederick Elvsaas
and Herman Elvsaas. |
| ENCELEWSKI |
Fedora Mae Encelewski, 83, passed away Sept. 10, 2002, with her
children by her side. Although a resident of Anchorage for the past
29 years, she returned to Ninilchik every summer to commercial fish.
She worked as a health aide and in housekeeping at the Alaska Native
Medical Center. During her teenage years, she baked bread for the
fishermen. Carrying it in a gunnysack, she would walk Ninilchik
beach delivering to the fishermen. According to family, people loved
her famous bread, kulich, cinnamon buns, and fry bread. She also
taught her children the art of smoking fish to a succulent perfection.
In addition, she worked in the canneries. Fedora had a very large
extended family and everyone who met her felt instantly included.
She always told her children that love was the most important thing
in life and this included the love of her God and her Church. Although
she was an industrious dynamic lady with infinite energy, she knew
how to have fun! Her children, grandchildren and all those who knew
her will sorely miss her stories, life lessons and sense of humor.
She could sing, dance, and play the guitar and accordion. Whether
it was cleaning house or cleaning fish, her chores were always sprinkled
with fun and laughter. She is survived by sisters Nadia and Mae;
children: Larry, Loretta, Sharon, Judy, Greg, Grant, Eric, and Linda;
19 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and was preceded in death
by her parents, numerous brothers and sisters, two infant children,
and three grandchildren. |
| ESTLE |
Soldotna
resident Josephine ''Kay'' Fletcher Estle, 71, died Dec. 17, 1996,
at Providence Alaska Medical Center. A memorial service will be
conducted at 1:30 p.m. today at the Soldotna Ward Stake Center,
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Marydell Street.
Born on Oct. 9, 1925, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leslie and Violetta
Rasmussen Fletcher, she was a graduate of Franklin High School in
Boise. She went on to study education at Boise State University
and received her master's degree from Purdue University. Mrs. Estle
moved to Alaska in 1955 and taught in many locales, including Mekoryuk
on Nunavak Island, Glennallen, Lake Otis Elementary School in Anchorage
and Tustumena Elementary School in Kasilof. From this last school,
she retired to a homestead in Cohoe. Mrs. Estle was an active member
in the Homemaker's Club, the Relief Society of the LDS Church, and
was a member of the Pioneers of Alaska. She was a master knitter
and crocheter, and had a wide collection of dolls, teddy bears and
cookbooks. She was an accomplished musician, and in retirement years
gave voice, piano and violin lessons in her home. In 1956, she married
fellow teacher Paul Estle, and he preceded her in death. 41 Mrs.
Estle is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Elwin and Susann
Estle; and grandson, Case, all of Soldotna; brothers and sister-inlaw,
Noel and Connie Fletcher of California, and Craig Fletcher of Eagle
River; and her niece, Sherrie of California. Burial will follow
the service at Kasilof Cemetery. Arrangements were by Peninsula
Memorial Chapel. |
| EVANS |
Lifelong
Alaskan Lena Young Evans, 84, died July 1, 2005, at Providence Seward
Medical Center of cardiac arrest. A visitation will take place at
2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Fairbanks with
a service at 3 p.m. Scott Fisher will officiate. Burial will take
place Wednesday at Tanana Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Pete
LeRoy, Roy LeRoy, Paul LeRoy, Rodney Evans and Carl Jerue Jr. Honorary
pallbearers will include Ted Harwood, Lester Erhardt, Greg Smith,
Ricky Smith and Richard Smith. Mrs. Evans was born Nov. 11, 1920,
in Tanana to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Young. Most of her life was spent
in Fairbanks. In 1939, she met and married John Evans, and they
lived in Rampart until 1947. She lived in Anchorage off and on throughout
her life, and most recently lived in Homer. Mrs. Evans was a member
of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. During the 1980s, she was on
the front page of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner being blessed by
Pope John Paul II. She was a homemaker who enjoyed traveling, berry
picking, fiddle dancing, going to thrift stores, and visiting friends
and family. Her son, Franklin, writes: "She was not educated,
but she was very professional in how she carried herself."
She was very kind-hearted and a loving mother, friend and relative
who was easy to love, her son also wrote. He added that she gained
many friendships throughout Alaska. Mrs. Evans is survived by her
son and daughter-in-law, Franklin and Mary Evans, grandchildren,
Kenneth, Aldrick and Kendra Komakhuk, all of Anchorage; nephew,
Carl Jerue Sr. and his wife, Marcia, great-nephew, Carl Jerue Jr.
and his wife, Tammy, all of Anvik; numerous other nephews, nieces,
relatives and friends all over Alaska; and longtime friend, Earl
Ridner. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, John
Evans; infant daughter; brother, Howard Young; and sisters, Cecilia
and Cora. Arrangements were with Evergreen Memorial Chapel. |
| FLOOD |
Ryan A. Flood, 18, died Oct. 6, 2000 in Soldotna, Alaska. Mr. Flood,
a CIRI descendant, was born in Anchorage, Alaska. His mother and
father, Tom and Georgia Flood; brothers, Richard A. Flood, Randon
M. Flood and Robert T., Flood; grandparents, Harold M. and Sylvia
Jo Flood and George and Mildred Schmalzried; and numerous other
relatives survive him |
| FONDAHN |
Edmond Fondahn (a.k.a. Edmond Albion Fondahn Jr.), 83, died Aug.
10, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. Mr. Fondahn
was born in Seldovia, Alaska. He is survived by Emil “Butch”
Fondahn, Mary Nagel, Karen Swartz and Christine Woods-Soulak. |
| FOX |
Andrew "Swede" Fox, 70, died Oct. 6, 2004, in Renton,
Wash. Mr. Fox was born Oct. 11, 1933, in Seldovia, Alaska. He is
survived by his wife, Grace Fox; daughters, Pam Fox, Pat Fox and
Kathy Thompson; sons, Edward, Kevin and Michael; sisters, LaVern
Buchanan, Delores Petersen and Mae Sharp; and brothers, Arthur and
Thomas. |
| GRIFFIN |
Matthew
Marvin Griffin, Peninsula Clarion Homer resident Matthew Marvin
Griffin died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Seward Boat Harbor. He
was 36. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June
11, 2008, at The Hickerson Cemetery in Homer. Pallbearers were Chris
Griffin, James Otis, Don Holten and David Cash. Mr. Griffin was
born Sept. 1, 1971, to Guy and Jacqueline Griffin in Madera, Calif.
He became an Alaska resident in 1984, living in Anchorage and Homer.
He worked for many years rehabilitating teens who were troubled
with drugs and crime. In the early 90's he worked on the crabbing
boat Four Daughters out of Kodiak for five years. Most he worked
in the local fish processing plant in Kenai. He signed on with the
boat Egegik Spirit, but died days before it was to leave. His hobbies
were going to the gym and health spas. "I can remember when
they were boys, riding their bikes on the deck the boat when they
came with Stan, their dad, to work. Nice family they were,"
said Otto Kilcher. "I am glad I met him. He was a good friend,"
said Jeff Welch. "He sure was proud of his son Matthew. He
would talk about him for hours. He will be missed," said M.
Moe. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Griffin-Wright;
stepfather, Stan; and brother. He is survived by his son, Mathew
Griffin of Anchorage; brother, Christopher Griffin of Homer; nieces,
Ashley, Michelle, and Brittney all of Homer; mother of his son,
Tina Ballot of Anchorage; mother of Christopher's children, Christine
Wilkins of Homer; grandpa, Lloyd Wright of Bakersfield, Calif.;
aunts, Tina Norie Wright and Linda Wright of California; cousins,
Casey and Natalie Lindstrom of California; and father-in-law, Christopher
Flowers of Lancaster, Calif; ex-sister-in-law, Christy Griffin of
Homer; and many other extended family members. In lieu of flowers,
the family suggests, memorial donations be sent in memory of Matthew
to 196 West Fairview Ave. Homer, AK 99603. Arrangements were made
by The Homer Funeral Home. |
| HARDACRE |
Helen B. Hardacre, 71, died Dec. 1, 2001, at Hoag Hospital in Newport
Beach, Calif. Ms. Hardacre was born Sept. 23, 1930, in Seldovia,
Alaska. She is survived by her husband, John A. Hardacre, Jr.; sons,
John A. Hardacre III, James W. Hardacre, and William R. Hardacre;
and brother, William Beach. |
| HARPHAM |
Marie Harpham, 85, died July 14, 2002, at Porthaven Care Center
in Portland, Ore. Ms. Harpham was born April 1, 1917, in Seldovia,
Alaska. She is survived by her sisters, Alyce Carlough and Thelma
Patton; and brother, Gilbert Ollestad. |
| HASKELL |
Doris Marie Haskell, 61, died April 12, 2003, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Ms. Haskell was born Feb. 14, 1942, in Kenai, Alaska. She is survived
by her daughter, Kelle Carver; son, Greg Haskell; granddaughters,
Sarah Wilson and Elizabeth Cutler; grandsons, Shane Wilson, Zachary
Carver, Aaron Sincoski, and Christopher Elliott; sisters, Katherine
(Dolly) Horning, Julia Carson, Esther Segura, and Dorothy (Dottie)
Lecceardone; and brothers, Paul and Robert Wilson. |
| HATFIELD |
Helene Agnes Hatfield, 63, died Dec. 10, 2002, in Soldotna, Alaska.
Ms. Hatfield was born Feb. 4, 1939, in Kenai, Alaska. She is survived
by her daughters, Carlene M. Edwards, Sonya M. Astad, and Grace
M. Astad; and sons, Sam C. Hatfield and John C. Astad. |
| HATTON |
Duane Perry Hatton, 41, died Feb. 18, 2001, at Alaska Native Medical
Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Hatton was born July 21, 1959,
in Homer, Alaska. He is survived by his son, Justin Hatton; daughter,
Samantha Johns; mother, Louise Sambo; and sister, Cynthia Hatton.
|
| IVANOFF |
Gregg Allan Ivanoff, 38, died Jan. 23, 2004, at home in Kenai, Alaska.
Mr. Ivanoff was born Aug. 24, 1965, in Anchorage, Alaska. He is
survived by his mother, Roberta Ivanoff; sons, Christophor Ivanoff
and Gavan Ivanoff; sister and brother-in-law, Melinda and George
Wright; nieces, Kynde Baun and Kami Wright; nephew, Bud Baun; aunt,
Polly Conaway; uncle and aunt, Jake and Carmen Ivanoff; and numerous
cousins. |
| JORGENSEN |
Longtime
Soldotna area resident Dennis Jorgensen, 64, died Aug. 14, 2010,
at St Elias Specialty Hospital in Anchorage.The funeral service
will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Peninsula Memorial Chapel, 5839 Kenai
Spur Highway in Kenai. Viewing will be one hour prior to services
at the funeral home. He will be buried next to his wife at Spruce
Grove Memorial Park.Dennis was born in Oakland, Neb., on Nov. 16,
1945. He lived in Uehling, Neb., Eau Claire, Wis., and El Cerrito,
Calif., graduating from college at Chico State in 1968.Dennis arrived
in Anchorage in 1971 and worked for Northern Commercial and eventually
Pepsi, which transferred him to the Kenai Peninsula. He also worked
for Alaska Distributors and later for Coca-Cola. He met his wife-to-be,
Judy, who worked at Safeway and they married in 1976. They were
blessed with two sons, Dan and Jared.Dennis had a cabin on the Kenai
River where he reared his sons. He enjoyed the company of his friends
and admired the natural beauty of Alaska. He was also an avid sports
fan, especially of the Green Bay Packers, and enjoyed playing cards.
An avid fisherman, Dennis had the touch and seldom came home with
an empty fish stringer. He also had a terrific sense of humor and
was well known to all as a kind and soft-spoken friend."Dennis
was a devoted husband and father. He enriched the lives of everyone
who knew him. He will be sorely missed by all. He is now at peace
with the Lord," his family said.Dennis was preceded in death
by his wife, Judy Jorgensen; son, Dan Jorgensen; father, Clifford
Jorgensen; and aunts and uncles, Irving and Frieda Larson, Lloyd
and Ester Jorgensen, Myron and Marguete Seims, Clarence and Sharlen
Seims, Glen Seims and Bill Seims.He is survived by his son, Jared
Jorgensen of Soldotna; his mother, Onita Jorgensen of Eau Claire,
Wis.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and Peace Jorgensen of Danville,
Calif., and Keith and Carrol Jorgensen and Jerry and Karen Jorgensen,
all of Eau Claire, Wis.Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel
in Kenai. |
| KANUK |
Seward
resident Carl Kanuk, 72, died May 27, 2003, at Alaska Native Medical
Center in Anchorage after a heart attack. Visitation and a service
were Monday at Evergreen Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jonathan
Wilson officiating. A second service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday
at the Moravian Church in Bethel with the Rev. David Nanalook officiating.
Pallbearers will include John McMillen, David Karl, Henry Kanuk,
Paul Gregory and Frank Chaney. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.
Mr. Kanuk was born Oct. 9, 1930, in Tsing, where he lived until
moving to Seward in the early 1970s. He had no formal education
and lived a subsistence lifestyle. He was a member of the Moravian
Church. His family wrote: "Carl enjoyed children. He had a
special way of making people smile and laugh. He was very friendly
and treated people with kindness and generosity. He had a special
gift that touched many people's hearts. Carl was a friend, brother
and relative to all people." Mr. Kanuk is survived by his brother,
Henry Kanuk of Kongiganak; sister, Julia Kanuk of Bethel; stepsister,
Agnes Dock of Kipnuk; many 70 nieces, including Sandra Doleski of
Anchorage, Bertha Kanuk of Bethel, and Elena Diamond of Hoonah;
many nephews, including John Kanuk of Chefornak, Willie Kanuk of
Kipnuk, John McMillen of Bethel and Gary Kanuk; brothers-in-law,
Frank Chaney of Bethel and Daniel Dock of Kipnuk; sister-in-law,
Wanda Kanuk of Kongiganak; and many other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louisa and James Kanuk;
brothers, Peter Kanuk and John Jesse Kanuk; sister, Elena Kanuk;
sistersin- law, Martha Kanuk and Elizabeth Kanuk; nephews, David
Morris, James McMillen, Joseph Edwards; and uncle, Oscar Kanuk.
Arrangements were with Evergreen Memorial Chapel. |
| KIRKPATRICK |
Nicky R. Kirkpatrick a/k/a Perry, 33, died June 7, 2004, in Eugene,
Ore. Ms. Kirkpatrick was born Jan. 2, 1971, in Anchorage, Alaska.
She is survived by her daughter, Crystal R. Kirkpatrick, and parents,
Nick and Veta Sacaloff. Ms. Kirkpatrick graduated from Nikiski Middle-Senior
High School and moved to Oregon in 2002, where she was a homemaker. |
| KROTO |
Ted Smith Kroto Jr., 25, died Aug. 3, at home in Soldotna. Mr. Kroto
was born Aug. 20, 1979, in Anchorage. He is survived by his wife,
Gina Cole-Kroto; daughter, Lillian Kroto; son, Brandon Kroto; father,
Ted S. Kroto Sr.; sisters, Jessica Grimaldi, Vanessa Kroto, Dyann
Leuret, and Ivory Trenton; brothers, David Kroto and Justin Trenton;
and grandparents, Adam and Violet Kroto and David and Virginia Trenton. |
| LAMBERSON |
Former
longtime Alaska resident LC Lamberson, 84, died Aug. 11, 2010, in
Tucson, Arizona from cancer. According to his wishes, there will
be no memorial service. His ashes will be scattered in Resurrection
Bay at a later date.LC was born Oct. 1, 1925, in rural Arkansas,
near McCrory. He was the eighth of 10 children born to Rob and Maggie
Lamberson. He attended high school in Cotton Plant, Ark., where
he played basketball and football.After high school, LC enlisted
in the Army and served in Japan during post-WWII reconstruction.
In 1949 he married Doris Yarbrough, and in 1951 the couple moved
to San Diego. In February of 1952 they drove to Alaska and settled
in Seward, where LC worked for Standard Oil. He narrowly survived
the 1964 earthquake in Seward as he ran from the Standard Oil docks
uphill to safety. The docks slid to the bottom of the bay. In 1965
he and his family moved to Anchorage, and in 1981 he retired from
Chevron after 28 years of service. He enjoyed travelling, fishing,
golfing and gardening. After living in Alaska for 50 years, he moved
to Tucson, Ariz., in 2002.LC is survived by his wife, Toots (Valera)
of Tucson; brother and sister-in-law Morris and Cynthia Lamberson
of Conroy, Ark.; sister Monnie Cole of San Diego; son and daughter-in-law
Eric and Terry Lamberson of Anchorage; daughter and son-in-law Ann
and George Riggs of Palmer; daughter Chellie Miller of Wasilla;
11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. |
| LAMONT |
Trudy E. Lamont, 26, of Anchorage, Alaska died July 1, 1999 at her
residence. Mrs. Lamont was born June 27, 1973 in Soldotna, Alaska.
She is survived by her husband William Lamont Jr.; sons Billy and
Joey; daughter Desirae; mother Scharlott Curtis; brothers Jason
and Ruben Curtis; sisters Jolene Curtis and Amber Gardner |
| LANMAN |
Gaylor Lee Lanman, 62, died Feb. 20, at Wesley Rehabilitation Care
Center in Seward. Mr. Lanman was born in Anchorage. He is survived
by his son, Jeff Babbitt; sisters, Kathy Johnson and Bonnie Croskrey;
and brothers, Jesse Lanman and Gary Stevig. |
| LEMAN |
Harry Leman, 77, died Dec. 1, 1999, at his residence. Mr. Leman
was born in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Oct. 11, 1922. He is survived
by his sons Harry "Butch" Leman and Boyd "Dan"
Leman; daughters Karen Tegeler, Stephanie MacCormack and Patricia
Leman; sisters Juanita Bertosan, Ann Leman, Betty Porter and Rose
MacSwain; brothers Nick and Joe Leman. |
| LeROY |
LaVerne Carol LeRoy, 53, died Nov. 28, 2004, at Providence Hospital
in Portland, Oregon. Ms. LeRoy was born Jan. 26, 1951, in Seward,
Alaska. She is survived by her husband, Rick LeRoy; daughters, Erica
Smith and Jennifer Smith; mother, Agnes Foss; sisters, Connie Dewitt
and Rebbecca Swobota; brothers, Ben Foss, Glenn Foss, Leonard Foss,
and Ron Foss; and three grandchildren. |
| LINDGREN |
Former
Kenai resident Lonnie Lee Lindgren, 30, died Jan. 23, 2004, in Rome,
Ga. A service was held in Rome. Mr. Lindgren was born Nov. 7, 1973,
in Anchorage. He attended Kenai Central High School. He is survived
by his infant son, William Wendell Payne Lindgren; his son's mother,
April Beach, both of Sacramento, Calif.; parents, Sue Godwin of
Rome and James Lindgren of Kenai; sisters and brothers-in-law, Monica
Lindgren of Rome, Lori and Mark Anderson of Fayetteville, N.C.,
Ginna and Jesse Gallagher of Sutton; brothers, Gerry Lindgren of
St. Gallen, Switzerland, and Lance Lindgren of Mekoryuk; stepmother,
Lillian Shavings of Mekoryuk; paternal grandparents, Herman and
Sarah Lindgren of Kenai; aunts and uncles, Jeanie and Mark Gulch
of Michigan, Ed and Fran Hubert of Anchorage, Perry Hubert of Anchorage,
Ron and Marcia Dolchok of Kenai, Katherine Juliussen of Kenai, Phyllis
Garrett of Fairbanks, Madrona Lindgren of Soldotna; and many cousins,
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,
Louise Hubert and Billie and Shirley Hubert. Memorial donations
may be made to a fund established for the benefit of his son, in
care of James Lindgren, P.O. Box 3260, Kenai 99611. |
| LUND |
Alf L. Lund, 72, of Anchorage, Alaska died May 12, 1999 at the Alaska
Native Medical Center. Mr. Lund was born April 2, 1927 in Seldovia,
Alaska. He is survived by sisters Jean Hansen, Virginia Boone and
Agnes McVay. |
| MAHLE |
Harold "Scoop" Mahle, 75, died January 1, 2000, at Country
Living in Sterling, Alaska. Mr. Mahle was born in Anchorage, Alaska,
on October 22, 1924. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law
Dixie and Tom Hess; sisters Olga Hilleary, Mabel Spencer and Ida
Sigler; granddaughters Christina, Joni and Caniece; great-grandchildren
Savannah and Jason; and many nieces and nephews. |
| MATSON |
Victor
Matson, 69, died Aug. 6, 2001, at home in Clarkston, Wash. Mr. Matson
was born Nov. 16, 1931 in Ninilchik, Alaska. He is survived by his
wife, Bonnie Jean Matson; daughter, Melinda Crawford; son-in-law,
David Crawford; and grandson, Lucas Crawford. |
| McCORD |
Bonnie
J. McCord, 64, died May 23, 2000, at Alaska Regional Hospital. Mrs.
McCord was born in Tyonek, Alaska on Feb. 25, 1936. She is survived
by her husband Ray McCord; daughters Valerie, Karen Standifer, and
Cyndi Palmer; brother Floyd Longcarp; grandchildren Jeremy, Jenna,
Bryc, Ashley, Dakota, Brittany; niece Charmaine Triplett and nephew
Richard Serrano, Jr. |
| MCKEAGUE |
Seward
resident Harley H. McKeague, 76, died May 16, 2003, at Providence
Seward Medical Center. Mr. McKeague's ashes will be buried in the
Silverlake Cemetery in Portage, Wis. He was born June 1, 1926, in
Portage, to Mabel (Tody) and Harley McKeague. He served in the U.S.
Navy from April 25, 1944, to May 26, 1946. Harley was aboard a ship
off the coast of Yokohama, Japan, on V-J Day. He had received the
American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal,
Philippines Liberation Ribbon and Victory Medal. Mr. McKeague worked
on a Great Lakes cargo boat as an Able Body Seaman for five years
after World War II. 69 In 1954, he moved to Seward and had spent
time living in Fairbanks and Anchorage. He was a winter resident
of North Fort Myers, Fla., but always returned to Alaska in summer.
Mr. McKeague was a commercial fisherman in Alaska as well as a painter.
He also worked for the Civil Service at Third Medical Group Hospital,
Elmendorf Air Force Base, from which he retired in 1989. He loved
fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed growing raspberries in Alaska
and citrus fruits in Florida. The family wrote: "Harley was
proud that he was able to donate, along with his sister and his
brother's widow, the Mabel and Harley T. McKeague Alaskan Inuit
collection to the University of Delaware. It consists of baskets,
dolls, carved objects and other memorabilia that was collected by
Harley's parents from 1958 to 1964 from 11 Alaska villages in the
Bethel area including Alsiachak, Chifornak, Goodnews Bay, Newktok,
Napakiak, Nightmute, Kasigluk, Kipnuk, Mikoryuk, Tuluksak and Tuntutuliak."
Mr. McKeague was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth W. McKeague.
He is survived by his sister and brother in-law, Karen and John
Bennick; nieces, Kristy Milligan and Kathleen Barnholt; nephews,
James McKeague, John Bennick, Thomas Bennick and Ted Bennick, all
of the Lower 48, and Larry Lewis of Wasilla; friends, Bruce Heath
of Florida, and Joe and Mary Jones of Seward. Memorial contributions
to help maintain the Alaska Inuit collection may be sent to The
University Gallery, University of Delaware, 114 Old College, Newark,
DE 19716. Call 1-302-831-8242. Arrangements handled by Peninsula
Memorial Chapel. |
| MENEGAK |
Seward
resident Theresa Bertha Menegak, 59, died Dec. 13, 2002, at Providence
Seward Medical Center. A visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today
at the Anchorage Funeral Home, 1800 Dare Ave. She will be buried
in her childhood village of Tununak. Mrs. Menegak was born Sept.
28, 1943, in Kaiyaluwik. Mrs. Menagak was a homemaker. She enjoyed
basket weaving, fishing, camping, clamming and outdoor activities.
Her family said: ''Friends and family knew Theresa as a loving and
caring person with a big heart. She was very generous. She cherished
spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.'' Mrs.
Menegak was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Lucy Inakak;
sister, Theresa Heckman; and children, Connie Agimuk and Gabriel
Menegak. She is survived by her children, Alma Kanrilak, Bessie
Brown, Alexie Menegak, Rose Menegak, Augustine Menegak and Ira Menegak;
exhusband, Alphonse Menegak; friend, Robert Duesman; brothers, Peter
Thompson, Tommy Kusaiak, Joseph Inakak and Henry Inakak; sisters,
Theresa Kanrilak and Agnes Woods; 14 grandchildren; and many relatives.
|
| MILLER |
Adrienne R. Miller, 35, died Nov. 22 at home in Kenai, Alaska. Ms.
Miller was born in Soldotna. She is survived by her daughters, Melody
Ann Miller and Tasha Marie Miller; mother, Victoria A. Cameron;
sisters, Sandra Lynn Baker and Renee A. Farman; and brother, John
R. Miller. |
| MISHAKOFF |
Reka Mishakoff, 48, died March 8, 2002, in Wasilla, Alaska. She
was born in Tyonek, Alaska. She is survived by her daughters, Colleen
Mishakoff and Darleen Mishikoff; son, Brian Peter; grandchildren,
Leeanne Smoke, Natalee Smoke, Celeena Mishakoff, Gregorey Smoke;
sisters, Emma Constantine, Ethel Musgrove, Vera Trenton, Annie Peter,
and Elsie Giles; and brothers, Samuel Peter, Gordon Peter, and Jerry
Peter. |
| MOONIN |
Luba Moonin, 83, died March 10, 2005, at Providence Wesley Care
Center in Seward, Alaska. She was born Oct. 1, 1921. She is survived
by her daughter, Lillian Elvsaas; sons, Lars Moonin, Richard Moonin,
and Wallace Moonin; grandchildren, Jordan Anahonak, Sharon Bond,
Peter Elvsaas Jr., Pamela Breedlove, and Matthew McMullen; and great-grandchildren,
Skylar Bond, Trevor Bond, and Tyson Breedlove. |
| MORRIS |
Selma Bergine Morris, 75 died July 5, 2004 at home in Tacoma, Wash.
Ms. Morris was born May 18, 1929 in Seldovia, Alaska. She is survived
by her daughter, Cheryl B. Knapp; grandchildren, Bradley G. Burgin,
Lisa G. Lambert and Ron M. Lambert; and great-granddaughter, Alisha
R. Burgin. |
| MUNSON |
Henry Munson, 75, died Sept. 19, 2002, at home in Seward, Alaska.
Mr. Munson was born June 3, 1927, in Seldovia, Alaska. He is survived
by his wife, Lois Munson; daughters, Sharron J. Munson and Sherrel
J. Calhoon; sister, Esther Ronne; grandchildren, Tim Kelly, Bryan
Calhoon, Diana Noyes, Lauren Astor and Janyce Luebke; and great-grandchildren,
Dyllon, Alyssa, and Jasmyn. |
| MURILLO |
Sally Marie Murillo, 79, died June 16, in Redmond, Wash. Ms. Murillo
was born Dec. 7, 1925, in Kenai. She is survived by her son, Duniel
Murillo. |
| NICKLIE |
Renee Nicklie, 86, died Sept. 3, 2001, at the Alaska Native Medical
Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Ms. Nicklie was born July 25, 1915,
in Tyonek, Alaska. She is survived by her daughters, Violet Jamison
and Angeline Stevens, and sons, David Nicklie, Monson Nicklie, and
Stoney Nicklie. |
| NORMAN |
Leonard Joseph Norman, 53, died Aug. 22, 2000 at home in Nikiski,
Alaska. Mr. Norman was born in Anchorage, Alaska on Feb. 25, 1947.
He is survived by his daughter Dana M. Norman; grandson Chris; mother
Betty Johnson; sister Carol F. Joy; brother Bucko Norman and many
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. |
| NORMAN |
Linda Marie Norman, 44, died Feb. 6, 2003, at the South Peninsula
Hospital in Homer, Alaska. Ms. Norman was born Dec. 16, 1958, in
Shelton, Wash. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Norman; daughters,
Alta and Alicia Malchoff; sons, Marvin, Reuben, and Kristen Norman. |
| OSKOLKOFF
|
Joseph
Gregory Oskolkoff, 86, died May 2, at the Alaska Native Medical
Center in Anchorage. Mr. Oskolkoff was born Oct. 3, 1918, in Ninilchik,
Alaska. He is survived by his daughters, Melanya Berg, Masha Hughton,
Beverly Oskolkoff, Selma Oskolkoff-Simon, Lenora Shaffer, and Carol
Smith; and sons, Kenton Oskolkoff and Robert Oskolkoff. |
| OSKOLKOFF |
Former Ninilchik resident Nadia K. Oskolkoff, 91, died March 9,
2003, in Kodiak, Alaska. Mrs. Oskolkoff was born Oct. 8, 1911, in
Ninilchik, Alaska. She was the eldest daughter of Alexander and
Mary Kvasnikoff in a family of five sons and five daughters. Her
surviving children are Archpriest Simeon Oskolkoff, Selma Leman,
Alex Oskolkoff, Louise Sambo, and Paul Oskolkoff. Preceding her
in death were her husband Simeon Oskolkoff Sr., and children Effie,
Marie, and Peter. A memorial (Panihida) was served at Kodiak Holy
Resurrection Orthodox-Cathedral with His Grace Bishop Nikolai officiating.
|
| OSKOLKOFF |
Steve (Stephan) Peter Oskolkoff Jr., 64, died April 1, 2004, at
Providence Wesley Care in Seward, Alaska. Mr. Oskolkoff was born
Sept. 18, 1939, in Anchorage, Alaska. He is survived by his sister,
Irene Oskolkoff-McMillan, and half-brother, Leo Stephan. |
| OVERTON |
Aniak
resident Lee Frank Overton, 78, died Feb. 4, 2006, at home. A service
will be at noon Thursday at Kehl's Forest Lawn Chapel with a visitation
at 11 a.m. Mr. Overton was born Nov. 22, 1927, in Broadus, Mont.,
to Esther and Loy Overton. He moved to Alaska in 1949 when he drove
up the Alaska Highway with his brothers. He lived in Seward, Palmer,
Eagle River from 1957 to 1977, and in Aniak until his death. Mr.
Overton was a refrigeration supervisor for Fort Richardson and was
a civilian employee and self-employed. He retired from Fort Richardson
in December 1977 and had served in the Navy. Mr. Overton was a member
of the Kuskokwim Mission in Aniak. His family wrote: "Lee always
was there to help anyone. He was always busy doing something. He
truly loved the Lord Jesus Christ and served faithfully in the church.
He will be truly missed by family and friends, but we'll see him
again in heaven." Mr. Overton is survived by his wife, Agnes
Overton; children, Sam Overton and Elaine Simeon, both of Aniak,
and Ellie Wright of Wasilla; grandchildren, Pete Tom Kelila, Christina,
Gary Jr., Gerald, Joshua, Charlene and Pete Wright, Jasmin, Shelby
Lee and Soren Simeon and Stephanie Overton; and siblings, Carol,
Lone, Darlene, Vearl and Allen. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Loy and Esther Overton; siblings, Clifford, Evelyn, Ollie;
and son, Walter Overton. |
|
PAULK
|
Longtime
Soldotna resident Ramona Paulk, 74, died Oct. 5, 2005, surrounded
by her family in Soldotna. A celebration of life will be at 3 p.m.
Sunday at the Eagle's Aerie No. 35255 in Kenai. Friends are invited
to share memories, food and fellowship.
|
| PEDERSEN |
Elsa
Louise Pedersen, 86, died Nov. 25, 2001, at home in Sterling, Alaska.
Ms. Pedersen was born May 15, 1915, in Utah. She is survived by
her stepdaughter, Kathleen Pedersen Haley; friend, Susan Gilbertsen;
and two nieces and a nephew. |
| PENDREY |
LeGrand
A. "Pete" Pendrey, 89, of Caldwell, Idaho, died Dec. 20,
2005, after a brief illness. A memorial service was Jan. 6 at Flahiff
Funeral Chapel in Caldwell. His final resting place is at Hillcrest
Memorial Gardens in Caldwell. Mr. Pendrey was born Aug. 26, 1916,
in Paris, Idaho, to Arthur and Cerellda (Sparks) Pendrey. He spent
his childhood in Bear Lake County, Idaho, and graduated from Fielding
High School in 1934. He graduated from the University of Idaho in
Moscow in 1941. He entered the U.S. Army through ROTC as a lieutenant.
He served with the 7th (Hourglass) Division during the recapture
of Attu Island from the Japanese in May 1943. He was reassigned
to the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment in the occupation of Kiska
Island in the Aleutian Chain. In December 1943, the 87th rejoined
the 10th Mountain Division and went on to Italy, where Mr. Pendrey
served as a captain and company commander. He was later awarded
a Bronze Star and several Campaign Ribbon Battle Stars. After the
war, Pete earned master's degrees in geology and psychology at Utah
State University. He worked for Idaho Concrete Pipe Co. and then
Salem Sand and Gravel. In 1974, he and his wife, Samye, moved to
Alaska, where he went to work for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Service
Co. He retired in 1987 at the age of 75. He and his wife lived in
Fairbanks from 1974 to '81, when they moved to Anchor Point. After
the death of his wife in 1994, he returned to Idaho. In 1999, Mr.
Pendrey married Frankie Tiegs Schell, a family friend of over 50
years, and lived in Caldwell until his death. He was preceded in
death by his wife of 53 years, Samye; stepson, Michael; and grandson,
Kevin. He is survived by his second wife, Frankie; daughter, Karen
of Florida; son, Richard of Alaska; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and other relatives. |
| READ |
Longtime
Soldotna resident William L. "Billy" Read, 30, died Aug.
9, 2010, at his home.A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday
at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Kiana Lane in Kenai.Billy
was born Dec. 22, 1979, in Anchorage. He graduated from Skyview
High School in 1998.His family wrote: "He worked 11 years for
Alaska Waste, formerly Waste Management, as a roll-off truck driver
and was a valued employee, known for being a hard worker with excellent
work ethics and honesty. He always went that extra mile for the
customers on his route."Billy loved the beauty of Alaska, but
also came to love Tennessee and had planned to join his family there
next spring. He was a proud, adoring uncle of his three nephews
and loved playing with them and doing things for them. The boys
lovingly referred to him as 'Be-Be.'"Billy loved watching football,
especially the Chicago Bears, his team since he was 3 years old.
He also loved to play his Fender guitar and his harmonica. He delighted
his family this spring with his singing and playing the guitar during
his visit to Tennessee. He also enjoyed his trips down the Swanson
River canoeing, as did his Papa. Halibut fishing was also something
he enjoyed. He also loved his mom's cherry pie. As siblings, Billy
and Melinda were the best of friends throughout their lives. He
held dear all his family, his parents, grandparents, sister and
brother-in-law, nephews and others."Billy could find humor
in any situation and always had a smile and a wave for all his friends.
Most importantly, Billy knew our God by his name, Jehovah, (Psalm
83:18) and had a firm belief in the wonderful resurrection hope
(John 5:28, 29 and Acts 24:15) and the paradise earth soon to come
(Rev. 21:3,4). His favorite Bible verses were 1 Corinthians 13:4-8,
which in part says, 'Love is kind: Love hopes all things, endures
all things: Love never fails.' Being a caring gentle person, he
kept these verses in mind. He was adored by his family and friends
and will be deeply missed. His family will miss his warm smile and
the way he brought laughter to their lives."Billy is survived
by his parents, William and Debbie Read of Jonesborough, Tenn.;
sister and brother-in-law, Melinda and Avery Pennington of Jonesborough;
"Grampa" Jack and Loeta Jo "Mimi" Terrell of
Mathis, Texas; uncle and aunt, Scott and Sherry Terrell of Mathis;
and other aunts, uncles and cousins.Arrangements are with Peninsula
Memorial Chapel. |
| REISER |
Arlene Reiser, 42, died Nov. 27, 2003, at home in Anchorage, Alaska.
Ms. Reiser was born Feb. 6, 1961, in Tyonek, Alaska. She is survived
by her daughter, Kayla Reiser; grandson, Jeremiah Reiser; mother,
Tania Bismark; sisters, Dorothy Bismark, Sharon Bismark, Alice Bismark,
and Laura Bismark; brothers, Fred Bismark Jr., Steve Bismark, Robert
Bismark, Stan Bismark, and Eugene Bismark; and many nieces and nephews. |
| RESOFF-SHELFORD |
Lydia M. Resoff-Shelford, 87 of Lynwood, WA died March 16, 1999
at her son’s residence. Mrs. Resoff-Shelford was born February
26, 1912 in Ninilchik, Alaska. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law
Lee and Gwen Shelford; grandchildren Richard, Scott and Douglas
Shelford, Rhonda Jansen and Debora Hobbs; 15 great-grandchildren;
stepdaughters Wilma Williams and Aloma White; brother Robert Resoff
and sister Theresa Resoff-Dean. |
| RUCKER |
Margaret C. Rucker, 73, died May 16, 2002, at South Peninsula Hospital
in Homer, Alaska. Ms. Rucker was born March 20, 1929, in Ninilchik,
Alaska. She is survived by her daughters, Vonnie Fry and Jennifer
McGrady, and sons, Christopher Rucker and Russell Rucker. |
| SANDSTROM |
Edward Sidney Sandstrom Sr., 76, died Oct. 4, 2003, at Mason General
Hospital in Shelton, Wash. Mr. Sandstrom was born April 4, 1927,
in Seldovia, Alaska. He is survived by his wife, Beverly J. Sandstrom;
daughters, Kora J. Ward, Tonia L. Shumate, and Inez B. Sandstrom;
and sons, Edward Sandstrom Jr., Levi C. Sandstrom, and Daniel A.
Sandstrom. |
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SCHMIDT
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Frank
Charles Schmidt, 82, died March 14, 2010, at Providence Alaska Medical
Center from a heart attack. A service will be at 1 p.m., with visitation
from noon to 1 p.m., today at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E St.,
Anchorage. Pastor Andy Heer will officiate. He will be laid to rest
at Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery on Ninth Avenue at 2:30 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Casi Knoedler, Howard Chivers, Sam Grosvold
and Jos Dugan. Frank was born Oct. 5, 1928, in Burwin, Ill. He moved
to Alaska in 1956 and lived in Kenai. He was also a resident of
Anchorage and Unalakleet. He worked as a jeweler for his father
in Chicago, served as a volunteer fireman, was a master carpenter
and a retired roofer from Rainproof Roofing. He enjoyed fishing,
building, hunting, fixing and doing repairs, and was an ulu knife
maker. He is survived by wife, Daisy Anna Schmidt of Kenai; brother,
James Schmidt of Chicago; sister, Catherine Schmidt of Chicago;
daughter, Cathy Kotongan of Unalakleet; daughter, June, and husband
Bobby Haught of Tunnelton, W.Va.; son, Sam Grosvold of Kenai; daughter-in-law,
Carla Grosvold of Kenai; grandsons, Ray Redington Jr., Vernon Redington,
Ryan Redington, Byron Kotongan, Clayton Kotongan, B.J. Haught, Wesley
Haught, Charlie Grosvold, Michael Grosvold, John John Grosvold,
Joshua Grosvold; and granddaughters, Cory Haught and Bambie Grosvold.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Schmidt, and daughter,
Nicky. |
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SEVERE
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John
Severe, 79 - Longtime Kenai resident John Manning Severe died Dec.
17, 2006, in Soldotna. He died on his birthday and was 79. His ashes
will be scattered along with the ashes of his wife, Pat, who died
in 2003, in the summer. No formal services will be held as per his
wishes. Mr. Severe was born Dec. 17, 1927, in Neuilly Sur Sein,
France, to Mac and DeVeda Severe. He served in the U.S. Army in
Germany, where he was in charge of German shepherd guard dogs. He
had lived in South America, Mexico and Florida. Mr. Severe had an
electrical engineering degree from the University of Iowa. He was
always precise in his work. He moved to Alaska in 1958 and worked
as a helicopter mechanic for Carl Brady. He also worked for several
oil companies before his love of the water and boats drew him to
the sport-fishing business. He and his wife, Pat, owned Lady Pat
Charters, and he captained charter boats for Billy Thompson and
the M/V "The Lady Pat" out of Homer and Seward. His hobbies
included model boat building and making halibut harpoons that he
sold in his wife's shop, The Patchwork Mouse. Mr. Severe was preceded
in death by his brother, Donald. He is survived by his sister, Nancy
Severe of Iowa, and his Alaska family, Johnny and Betty Bea, Warren,
Laurie and Audrey Johnson, and Sharon and Randy Morre. Arrangements
were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
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TANNER |
Emma Marie Tanner, 77, died April 30, 2003, at the Long Term Care
Center of the South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska. Ms. Tanner
was born February 27, 1926, in Seldovia, Alaska. She is survived
by her daughter, Melody A. Bussee; son, Simon Carlough; and sisters,
Lillian Landi and Cleo Swick. |
| SHOWALTER |
Emery V. Showalter, Sr., 68, died Sept. 23, 2002, at home in Kenai,
Alaska. Mr. Showalter was born Dec. 11, 1933, in Kenai, Alaska.
He is survived by his wife, Veja Showalter; daughters, Ruby Erskine
and Emerline Showalter; sons, Zack Maley and Vince Showalter; grandsons,
Tauna Showalter, Raymond Batt and Billy Bliss; and granddaughters,
Sarah, Amanda, Annie, Kathy, and Nichell Bliss. |
| SHOWALTER |
Warder Clifford Showalter, 37, IV died Nov. 8, 2002, at his home
in Sterling, Alaska. Mr. Showalter was born Sept. 21, 1965, on the
Kenai Peninsula. He is survived by his wife, Twyla Showalter; daughters,
Maryah and Nadia; son, Logan; mother, Wanda Showalter; sister, Anita
Johanson; brothers, David Showalter, Henry Showalter, Lloyd Showalter,
and George Showalter; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. |
| SMAGGE |
Gene Hunter Smagge, 61, died Aug. 25, 2002, at home in Klamath Falls,
Ore. Mr. Smagge was born Nov. 21, 1940, in Kenai, Alaska. He is
survived by his wife, Edna; daughter, Suzanne Jackson; and sons,
Todd, James, and Lorne Smagge. |
| SPENCER |
Mabel Makaroff Spencer, 93, died May 27, 2004, at Heritage Place
in Soldotna, Alaska. Ms. Spencer was born May 8, 1911, in Hope,
Alaska. She is survived by her grandson, Peter Reese; sisters, Olga
Hilleary and Ida Sigler; nieces, nephews, and their spouses, Pamela
and Dennis Moeglein, Debra and Christopher Little, Ronald and Patricia
Hilleary, Richard and Janet Hilleary, and Jeannie Smith. |
| TANZER |
Lloyd Alan Tanzer, 69, died Dec. 2, 2004, at the VA Hospital in
Long Beach, Calif. Mr. Tanzer was born Feb. 5, 1935, in Seldovia,
Alaska. He is survived by his daughter, Doris Alicia Tanzer. |
| TANZER |
Judith Ann Tanzer, 63, died May 3, 2002, at home in Seattle, Wash.
Ms. Tanzer was born April 21, 1939, in Seward, Alaska. She is survived
by her sister, Delores Powell; brother, Lloyd Tanzer, and nephew,
LeRoy Tanzer. |
| TAX |
Kasilof
resident Bennie G. "Ben" Tax, 78, died Jan. 20, 2006,
at Heritage Place in Soldotna. A celebration of his life will be
at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Heritage Place Nursing Home, 232 Rockwell
Ave., in Soldotna. The Rev. Mike Hicks of New Life Church in Kasilof
and Pisa Faumui of Kalifonsky Christian Center in Soldotna will
officiate. Mr. Tax was born May 24, 1927, to Joseph and Elna Tax
in Medicine Lake, Mont. In 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and
served in World War II. In 1950, during the Korean War, he served
with the U.S. Naval Air Force aboard the USS Essex. After an honorable
discharge, he moved to Seattle, where he was employed at an arcade.
He then moved to Livengood, Alaska, to work in a gold mine. After
one year, he returned to Seattle to manage an apartment complex.
He then relocated to Conconully, Wash., where he worked for the
U.S. Forest Service. He married Shirley Dannenberg in Olympia, Wash.,
on Dec. 3, 1983. Together, they lived in Olympia and then Conconully.
In Conconully, he worked as maintenance supervisor for the Okanogan
County Courthouse. Beginning in 1991, he served for two years as
mayor of Conconully. He also served on the board of deacons for
First Missionary Baptist Church in Okanogan, Wash. Mr. Tax loved
horseback riding through the hills, fishing and woodworking. He
and his wife returned to Alaska in 2002 and purchased a home in
Kasilof. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Kenai; stepdaughters,
Melody Gleichman of Kenai and Joan Dannenberg of Rochester, Wash.;
grandchildren, Sarah Anfeldt of Kasilof and Danelle Gleichman and
Joshua Dannenberg of Washington; six great-grandchildren; and longtime
friends, Pete and Val Peters of Seattle. Arrangements are with Peninsula
Memorial Chapel. |
| TERESIN |
Martin Ernest Teresin Sr., 67, died March 24, 2004, at Kaiser Hospital
in Fontana, Calif. Mr. Teresin was born March 2, 1937, in Kenai,
Alaska. He is survived by his wife, Mary Teresin; daughters, Rhonda
Martinson, Kelly Nodurfth, Leilani Valdepena, Charlotte Wright,
and Ruthie Zygutis; sons, Mark Teresin and Martin Teresin, Jr.;
sisters, Barbara Bartlett and Marie Miller; brother, John Rine;
20 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. |
| THURMOND |
William Dudley Thurmond died Jan. 10, 2001, at the Alaska Native
Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Thurmond was born Sept.
28, 1955, in Anchor Point, Alaska. He is survived by his wife Rochelle;
daughters, Heather, Autumn and Danelle; sons, Nick and Wade; grandchildren,
Kyler, Kymberlee and Carson; father Clinton Thurmond; mother Vanita
Thurmond; sisters, Susan Kyllonen and Elaine Griner. |
| TRENTON |
Jefferson Leo Trenton, 64, died May 23, 2001, at Alaska Native Medical
Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Trenton was born April 2, 1937,
in Tyonek, Alaska. He is survived by daughters, Casandra Trenton
and Charlene Constantine; sons, Jeffrey, Johnny, Kevin and Brian
Trenton; brother, David Trenton and 11 grandchildren. |
| TSCHOEPH |
Vera Tschoeph, 81, died Nov. 24, 1999, at Country Living Assisted
Home in Sterling, Alaska. Ms. Tschoeph was born in Kenai, Alaska,
on Feb. 2, 1918. She is survived by her sister Maggie Dolchok and
many nieces and nephews.. |
| UCHTMAN |
Sterling
resident James Bernard Uchtman, 40, died in a plane crash between
Bethel and Toksook Bay on April 8, 1998. A funeral is scheduled
for 1 p.m. Saturday at Soldotna Church of God with the Rev. Phil
Edgerly officiating. Internment will be at Spruce Grove Memorial
Park in Kasilof. The family would like all his friends to come and
celebrate his life with a barbecue at Raven/Chumley's Shop at Mile
84.5 Sterling Highway after the graveside service. Pallbearers will
be Eddie Uchtman, Tommy Kuhn, Joe Chumley, Leelynn Chumley, Jerry
Bilby and Scooter Chumley. Honorary pallbearers will be Mel Staudinger,
Danny Neal, John Clonts, Danny Michel, Larry Pannell and Nick Plastino.
Mr. Uchtman was born Jan. 31, 1958, in Mountain Home, Ark. He moved
to Sterling in 1981. He went to work for Chumley's and was their
first employee, according to his family, working as an all-around
hand to build the business. He was a urethane applicator, heavy-equipment
operator, a construction foreman in the oil field, and also lifted
and moved houses. He worked for Chumley's until 1995. Mr. Uchtman
worked in his own business for the next two years, then went to
work for Public Health Services as a foreman in remote villages.
His hobbies included building cabins and houses. His family said:
''James will always be remembered for being a wonderful father and
for his deep love for his family. He never met a stranger and would
help anybody in need. He was a hard worker and had the ability to
do anything. He was a true leader, and he loved to have fun. He
truly touched the lives of all who knew him.'' Mr. Uchtman was preceded
in death by his father, Paul Eugene Uchtman. He is survived by his
wife, Brenda; daughter, Angela, and son, Adam, all of Sterling;
daughters Abby, Bonnie and Holly, all of Mountain Home; daughter
Ali Echo Rogers of Arkadelphia, Ark.; mother, Lou Kuhn of Conroe,
Texas; sister, Diana Presson of Prescott, Ark.; brothers, Eddie
Uchtman and Tommy Kuhn of Gurdon, Ark.; and many nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
for the benefit of Mr. Uchtman's children may be made to any branch
of First National Bank of Anchorage -- James B. Uchtman Memorial
Fund. Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel. |
| URSIN |
Rayder Melvin Ursin, 78, died May 2, 2004, at the Alaska Native
Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Ursin was born July 17,
1925, in Seldovia, Alaska. He is survived by his son, Donald Ray
Ursin; sisters, Laura Resoff and Eleanor Shuravloff; and brother,
Norman Ursin. |
| WASSOM |
Christine Polakeea Wassom, 78, died May 25, 2002, in Seward, Alaska.
Ms. Wassom was born Oct. 22, 1923, in Bear River-Port Moller, Alaska.
Ms. Wassom is survived by her daughters, Marie C. King and Alberta
A. Zaremba; and her son, Henry A. "Hank" Abrahamsen. |
| WATERBURY |
Anna Waterbury, 94, died Nov. 19, 2004, at home in Seldovia, Alaska.
Ms. Waterbury was born Feb. 24, 1910, in Ninilchik, Alaska. She
is survived by her daughter, Marion Collier; and sons, Raymond Waterbury
Sr. and Russell Waterbury.
WIK Hayward John Wik, Sr., 60, died Jan. 29, 2002, in Nikiski, Alaska.
Mr. Wik was born March 5, 1941, in Kenai, Alaska. He is survived
by his spouse, Dolores Wik; son, Hayward Wik, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law,
Gus and Colleen Wik; and six grandchildren. |
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WEBER
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Beluga
resident Roger E. Weber, 60, died of a heart attack Aug. 26, 2005,
at Waianae Coast Health Center, Waianae, Hawaii. A funeral was Sept.
24, 2005, at St. Patrick's Parish with the Rev. Scott Medlock and
Deacon Felix Maguire presiding. A second service was Sept. 26, 2005,
at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in North Dakota. Mr. Weber was born
Feb. 14, 1945, in Bismarck, N.D. He was the son of Ralph and Odelia
(Fried) Weber. He moved to Alaska in 1973, settling in Anchorage,
Shirleyville and finally Beluga. He served in the Army National
Guard and Merchant Marine. He was a member of the Ironworkers Local
751 and worked in Kotzebue, Prudhoe Bay, Pogo Mine, Cordova, Shemya,
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Cook Inlet and the Red Dog Mine. He was also
a member of the Teamsters union. He loved traveling and meeting
new people, spending time with family and friends, snowmachining,
hunting, fishing and mechanical work. His family wrote: "Roger
devoted the last 17 years of life to his family. We were his whole
life as he was ours. When people stopped by our house needing help,
he always dropped everything he was doing to help. He always wanted
the best for his family. We only wish we could have given him the
best. Our dad was like a toasted marshmallow, hard and crusty on
the outside, soft on the inside." He is survived by his wife,
Alice Bismark Weber; daughters, Kristen and Yvonne Weber and Tracy
Peterson; brothers, Richard, Edward and Raymond Weber; sisters,
Margaret Feist, Evangeline Olawsky, Lorraine Bauer, Mary Ann Yochim,
Dorothy Christopher, Anna Mae Weber and Helen Kim; and many aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and friends from all over the world. |
| WIK |
Andrew Wik, 86, died Aug. 18, 2004 at home in Anchorage. Mr. Wik
was born May 16, 1918 in Kenai, Alaska. Mr. Wik is survived by his
wife, Dorothy; daughter, Karen Roland; and grandson, Colton Roland.
According to his family, his zest for life was evident in everything
he did, both in his career and care of the family. |
| WILLIAMS |
Marie P. Williams, 95, died Feb. 13, 2001, at the University of
California - San Francisco Medical Center in San Francisco, Calif.
Ms. Williams was born Feb. 27, 1905, in Hope, Alaska. She is survived
by her sisters, Jessie Nelson, Elizabeth Abate and Lita Von Scheele
and numerous nieces and nephews. |
| WILLIAMS |
Tawni Agnes Williams, 50, body was found on Aug. 28, 2001, in Wasilla,
Alaska. Ms. Williams was born Sept. 4, 1950, in Kenai, Alaska. She
is survived by her daughters, Crystal Harren, Tawni Josephine, and
Jennifer Ryan; and many sisters, brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews,
and grandchildren. |
| WIRZ |
Margaret D. Wirz, 78, died July 26, 2004 at home in Kenai, Alaska.
Ms. Wirz was born in Squaw Harbor, Alaska. She is survived by her
daughters, Penny L. Carty, Charmaine J. Lundy and Annie J. Wirz;
and sons, Robert S. Wirz and Gary E. Wirz. |
| YEAGER |
Kenai
resident John A. Yeager, 55, died peacefully in his sleep June 25,
2005, at the Pogo Mine near Fairbanks, where he was working. An
informal memorial service will at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Green
Strip Park Pavilion in Kenai. Mr. Yeager was born Oct. 5, 1949,
in Kansas City, Kan. He moved to California with his family and
graduated from Bella Vista High School in Orange-ville, Calif. He
moved to Alaska in the late 1960s and lived in Ninilchik, Kenai
and Soldotna. He was a carpenter by trade and a fisherman at heart.
"John was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many,"
his family said. Mr. Yeager is survived by his mother, Mary Bevan
of Henderson, Nev.; sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Bob Mayhall
of Henderson; nieces and nephews, Kimberly Prewett-Amesquita, Melanie
Cholewinski, Wyat Mayhall, and Sjuana Mayhall, all of Las Vegas,
and Brooke Vargas of Modesto, Calif.; 11 great-nieces and -nephews;
and his fiance, Linda Lou Marmon of Ninilchik. Memorial donations
may be directed to the John Yeager Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo
Bank. Arrangements are with Peninsula Memorial Chapel. |
YUTH
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George
A. Yuth, 80, died Jan. 9, 2003, at his home in Surprise, Arizona.
Mr. Yuth was born Oct. 2, 1922, in Seldovia, Alaska. He is survived
by his daughter, Kathryn Hara; granddaughter, Kristyn Hara; and
sisters, Louise Gorder, Helen Tennison, Luba Yerrington, and May
Joyce Colberg. |
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