She was born on Jan. 4, 1928 to Nick and Leslie Milton in Yakutat, Alaska. She was a Tlingit Raven. She graduated from Sheldon Jackson in Sitka in 1948. She married Michael Quarrella in 1955 in Juneau, and moved to Slidell, La. in 1958. In 1960 they moved to Seattle, where she stayed and enjoyed her family. She worked at the Swedish hospital in Seattle for many years before retiring and living independently in Everett, Wash., Agnes enjoyed talking and visiting with all her children and grandchildren, she loved to travel by bus to visit and shop for all of her family. She was a very strong and loving mother and grandmother. She would always do as much as possible for her family; she had a very giving, humble and loving heart as well as a great sense of humor! She treasured all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and took a great pride and care for all of her family., "She will be deeply missed by all of her family, although we do know she is in a better place and out of pain and with her loving Savior," her family wrote. "Agnes had a very strong Faith in God and would talk to all of her family about it, she read the Bible multiple times and whenever she conversed to any of us or wrote a letter, she would always recite the Bible and attach scripture to it. Agnes took a piece of all of her families' heart when she left and will always be remembered for her dedication to her family and her Great Faith in God.", Agnes is survived by her children: son Jerry Milton and partner Augusta Milton of Seattle; daughters Linda Jennings of Birmingham, Ala., Pamela McDonald and husband Bob of Phoenix, Julia King and husband Jerry of Northbend, Wash., and Leola Masters and husband Eric of Juneau, Odessa Quarrella of Oregon, and son, Anthony Asaro, of Seattle. She had 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grand children and four great, great grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. Agnes was preceded in death by her siblings, her brothers Jones, Paul and Bob Milton, sisters Ginger Newman, Katherine, and Julia Milton and son-in-law Joseph Jennings., There will be a celebration of life for Agnes in Buckeye, Ariz., on April 24, 2011. In lieu of flowers you make donations to: The |
February 3, 1940 ~ April 12, 2011, Hoonah resident Albert William Dick, 71, died April 12, 2011, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. He was T'akdeintaan (Raven/Seagull Clan), from Tax' Hít (Mt. Fairweather House), and Wooshkeetaan Yatx'i (son of the Shark Clan)., Albert was born Feb. 3, 1940, in Juneau, Alaska. He spent his entire childhood in Hoonah before graduating from Mt. Edgecumbe High School in 1960. He attended college at Haskell Institute in Kansas, graduating in 1963 before enlisting in the U.S., He and his wife moved back to Hoonah in 1975 to raise their son and, later, daughter in a community structure inherent with the values and beliefs of their Tlingit culture. It was through his children that Albert realized the importance of serving and leading his community and its residents. Albert went from being a small business owner and fisherman to serving in a number of public service capacities, including becoming a longtime mayor of Hoonah, chairman of Huna Totem Corporation, and a leader in many non-profit organizations dedicated to representing and improving the lives of his Alaska Native people, and residents of Hoonah., His family will remember Albert as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother who put family first above all else; as a dedicated public servant that worked not just for the community, but for his kids and future generations; and as a father who had a clear vision in his mind for his family and community. He touched many lives through his work and was respected by many people for his humor, gentle and kind nature, and willingness to give unconditionally., He was preceded in death by his parents, William Dick, Sr. and Edna (Sheakley) Dick; and brothers, Raymond Dick and William Dick, Jr., Albert is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jacqueline Dick of Hoonah; daughter Christina Cornelia Dick; and son Russell Albert Dick and daughter-in-law Brenda. He is also survived by his grandsons Tevin Michael Dick and Cavan William Dick; his brother Harold Dick, Sr.; and sisters Winona Dick and Cornelia Koenig and brother-in-law Joel; as well as many loving nephews and nieces. In addition to his direct family members, Albert was very close to his first cousins William "Ozzie" Sheakley, Warren Sheakley, Jr., and Legia Pate., Services will be held in Hoonah on Wednesday and Thursday, April 20 and 21. |
Surviving are his wife, Patti; children, Laughton and Sarah; his mother, Margaret; two brothers: Mike and Paul; two nieces: Tara and Caitlin, and sister-in-law, Cindy. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward; and a son, Ellery., Alroy was a U.S. Navy SEAL during the Vietnam War, and his team worked on the Apollo-Soyuz space mission. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 24 years and was a master craftsman woodworker. Alroy was well known for his adventurous spirit and love of the outdoors. Throughout his life, he was a strong advocate for wilderness preservation and public access to trails in the Inyo and Tongass National Forests. His life passions were his family, his friends and Alaska., Celebration of life hikes are planned on Mount Whitney in California and in Ketchikan, Alaska later this year. |
Ann had recently been residing in Bellingham Washington. She was born in Miles City, Montana on September 19, 1932. Ann worked for the Veterans Administration for over twenty-five years and was very dedicated to helping all veterans., In 1966, she and her beloved husband Merv took the family and moved "North to Alaska!" Where in Juneau, they raised their four children. Merv and Ann were avid fishermen and any chance they could get, they loved nothing better than to go out and fish on the MacDuff., Words like feisty, dedicated, and loyal come to mind when thinking of Ann. The person she loved most in this world was her husband, Mervin Griggs. She had the wit and ability to retell some of the jokes, good times and stories Merv was so famous for. This meant much of her life was spent accompanied with much laughter and good friends., Ann was preceded in death by husband Mervin Griggs and leaves behind her brother Jack Bishop and wife Eve. Four children; Leslie Baken and her husband Jeff. Patti Connelly, Bruce Griggs and his wife Mary Frances, Daryia Trego and her husband Thomas. Her Grandchildren Jessica Baken, Tristan Paulo, Tyler Reid, Jake Baken, Rikki Trego, Johanna and Gabriel Griggs, and Great-grand child, Megdalena Baken., Merv and Annie's remains together, will be scattered at various favorite fishing spots around Southeast Alaska., Donations would gladly be accepted under Ann Griggs at Whatcom Hospice in Bellingham Washington., 800 E. Chestnut Ste. 1-A, Bellingham, WA 98225. |
Living and working in San Francisco during WWII, she met her husband-to-be Robert B. Fox while he was on leave from duty as Lt. Commander on the U.S.S. Spence. They married in San Francisco in 1946 and settled in Atherton, where they raised a son and three daughters., After the children were grown, she served on the Board of Directors of her family's bank until it was sold in 1989. She also was a member of the Board of Trustees of Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton and was involved with its evolution from an all girls school to its present status as one of the best co-educational prep schools on the west coast., She later continued her life-long devotion to Sacred Heart Schools through her volunteer work at Oakwood of the Sacred Heart. She also volunteered in the Chaplain's office of the Stanford University Medical Center for a number of years., Her devotion to her Catholic religion was reflected in her relationships with her friends and family. She will be remembered as a true lady and a true friend, as well as a devoted mother to her four children., Preceded in death by her husband Robert B. Fox and her son, Robert B. Fox Jr., she leaves behind three daughters: Anne F. Gruening (Winthrop) of Juneau, Alaska, Beatrice F. Marlatt (John) of Lake Forest, Illinois, Mary F. Shamir of Tiburon, California. She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Robert Gruening, Caroline Gruening Vines, and Anne, Daniel and Maya Shamir. They all adored their "Mama"., Friends are invited to a memorial service Friday May 6th at 3:00pm at Church of the Nativity, Atherton, California. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to Oakwood of the Sacred Heart, Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027. |
Bethany was born February 18, 1961 in Cody, Wyoming to John and Donna Bereman. Family legend has it that Bethany sang before she talked and was often found crooning the song "Blue Velvet'' in her crib. She attended Cottey College, in Missouri, and Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, graduating from APU in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in communications. She went on to study acting in the professional training program at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco., Bethany moved to Juneau in 1985 to work in Perseverance Theatre's Lady Lou Review, and falling in love with Southeast Alaska and its many multi-talented people, she decided to stay. During the 22 years she lived in Juneau she performed in many shows with Perseverance Theatre, Juneau Douglas Little Theater, Juneau Lyric Opera and Theater in the Rough., When she wasn't acting or singing Bethany enjoyed the wilderness of SE Alaska. Always taking full advantage of her environment, she worked summers as a wilderness kayak guide and manager for Alaska Discovery and winters as a pro ski-patroller at Eaglecrest., In the late 1990's Bethany decided to go back to school. Not one to do things halfway, she jumped in with both feet-- taking on the role of drama teacher at Juneau Douglas High School while also completing a masters of arts degree in Theatre Production. Never failing to bring energy and laughter into all her classes, she educated, inspired, and befriended countless students. Her classroom became a haven for all comers-with open arms, she welcomed any student who was motivated to learn and collaborate. She also welcomed many other professional theatre artists at JDHS. Whether she was producing a play or teaching Acting, Improvisation, or Dance, Bethany's theatre department was always alive with her infectious positivity and wicked sense of humor., In 2006, John Hickey literally danced into her life. Within a year the two had gotten married, moved to Hawaii with John's job, adopted Susu from China, and settled with delight into their new family. They were very thankful to have the years together that they did., Bethany is survived by her husband, Captain John Hickey, her four year old daughter Jade Lin "Susu" Bereman, her father and stepmother John and Sandra Bereman, her stepfather Frank Cordiner, her siblings Kara Bereman, Becky Bereman Grimes, Hubert Bereman, Michael Bereman, Taimi Kuiva and Inge Kuiva Lockwood and her nephews Cole and Taylor Powell. She is preceded in death by her mother, Donna Mae Gewecke and her sister Bobbee Bereman Powell., Bethany was a role model to her friends, family and students throughout her life as she worked with endless energy and enthusiasm to accomplish all of her dreams: to be a mother, a wife, a friend, an artist, a teacher, an adventurer, and a guide. As a mother she showed Susu all the joy and love that life can contain, as a wife she and John looked at the world through heart-spangled glasses, and as a friend she listened, laughed and cried with us when she was needed., To a friend we will never forget., A celebration of Bethany's life will be held in Juneau in May., In lieu of flowers, contributions to a memorial garden can be made by calling Bainbridge Gardens at 206.842.5888, or donations can be made to Hospice of Kitsap County at 570 Lebo Blvd, Bremerton, WA 98310. |
Former Anchorage resident Edward "Eddy" Erickson passed away at Bellair Health Care Center in Largo, Fla., April 15 with his loving wife of 53 years by his side. He was 78., Eddy was born in Worcester, Mass. After graduation from Trade High School in Worcester, he joined the Army and later served two years in Korea., After leaving the Army, he met the woman who would become the love of his life, Rose Marie Eksala. They wed and made a two-year cross-country trek that eventually found them in Anchorage in 1959., Ed and Rose made Anchorage their home. They raised four children while here in Anchorage. Eddy worked a civil service job as a truck driver on Elmendorf Air Force Base until his retirement. He was very much liked and well respected by his co-workers and all who knew him., Nothing thrilled Eddy more than his house projects or working on his car. He loved working with his tools, always trying to make life around the house a little better., Eddy was an avid Red Sox fan ... GO SOX., Eddy was preceded in death by his parents, Ludvig and Marion Erickson; his son, Edward Erickson Jr.; and his daughter, Patricia Erickson-Bowden., He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rose; sister and son-in-law, Phyllis and Ronald Gaucher; daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Lonnie Bursen; daughter and son-in-law, Dotty and Alan Arima. Eddy also had six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews., Rose's last words to Eddy: "Sleep well, my love." |
Eleanor Joyce Toliver-Williams died in College Station, Texas, on Good Friday, April 22, 2011, surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held noon-1:30 p.m. May 9 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 855 E. 20th Ave., with a repast afterward in the Shiloh gym. |
Gillespie was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his sister Jon Ella Miller and brother Larry Gillespie., A celebration of life is planned for May 6 at the home of Randy Walling, 16555 Lena Loop Road., A full obituary will follow. |
In 1965, Frank joined the US Army where he served in Viet Nam. Frank volunteered for an extended tour and was honorably discharged. Frank was awarded the Viet Nam Campaign Medal, the Air Medal with 22 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device. After his discharge, Frank joined the Alaska National Guard where he spent 15 years at the Command Support Maintenance Shop as a small arms technician., Frank loved Alaska and the outdoors and was most at home weather he was on the back deck of a boat trolling for king salmon or sitting at the base of a tree monitoring a nearby bald eagle nest. Frank always fished in the Golden North Salmon derby and Frank or his fishing partners usually placed in the top 10 fishing Frank's " secret drag". In 2010, Frank took 3rd place and helped his partners take 35th and 63rd., Frank had a wonderful sense of humor and had the ability to make people around him laugh and feel good. He loved jokes and no one enjoyed them more than Frank himself. Frank liked tulips in the garden and Frank liked tulips in the park but mostly Frank liked two lips in the dark., Frank is survived by his brother and sister of Washington state and an extended family of friends and associates spanning the globe., A celebration of life, potluck and beach party will be held at the home of Randy Walling, located at 16555 Lena Loop Rd on Frank's Birthday, May 6th, 2011 at 4:00 PM. Horseshoes will be played by Randy Land Rules. Randy can be reached at 907-790-3058. All are welcome. |
Freida married Andy Robinson on August 19, 1941 in Greeley, Colorado. Shortly after their first son Charles was born they moved to Juneau, Alaska where their second son Freddie was born. Freida and Andy owned and operated a small grocery store in Juneau and eventually opened Robinson's Menswear. In 1976 they retired and moved to Fox Island where they built a beautiful home overlooking the water and developed many wonderful and long lasting friendships., In their retirement they enjoyed tending to their yard and garden, spending time with friends and family and traveling. They were always delighted to share the bounties of their garden with friends, family and neighbors. They enjoyed attending community and church events and activities. They were members of the Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church in Gig Harbor. Freida enjoyed cooking, especially French toast and fried chicken for her sons, canning fruits and vegetables from her garden, taking care of her dog Meggie, playing cards, watching the Mariners and Seahawks, reading and spending time with family and friends., Her sons, grandsons, great grandson and family brought great pride and joy to her life. Freida was very excited when her great grandson Tyler was born in January of 2009., Freida sold her home on Fox Island and moved into Harbor Place in Gig Harbor where she lived until transitioning to Cottesmore Life Care in October of 2010. She enjoyed her time at Harbor Place and made the most of the group meals, various activities and events, and continued to enjoy her many friendships., Freida is survived by her sons Charles (Judy) of Juneau, Alaska, son Freddie of Thailand, grandson Tom (Christa) Robinson of Birmingham, Michigan and grandson Mike (Kristen) Robinson and great grandson Tyler Robinson of Juneau, Alaska. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was loved dearly and will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She will be placed next to her husband Andy at Haven of Rest Memorial Park in Gig Harbor., The family asks that you consider making a donation to the charity of your choice in Freida's memory. They may be contacted through Charles Robinson, 3178 Indian Cove, Juneau, AK 99801 |
MAY 1, 2011 at CENTENNIAL HALL from 1-4 pm, The family invites the community to attend the celebration of life for George W. Rogers, Ph.D. There is an exciting program honoring Dr. Rogers' numerous accomplishments and contributions to the State of Alaska. |
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HospiceCare, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving, family. He was 87., Griff was born in Juneau on March 15, 1924, to Homer G. and Beth, Nordling, and graduated from Juneau High School in 1942. He, graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1950 with a degree, in accounting, was a regional supervisor for the IRS, and after, retirement, maintained a private CPA practice until 2008., He was an outdoorsman, an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the, water and boating. He considered his children and grandchildren, to be the genuine wealth in his life., Surviving Griff are three children, Griff (Mary) Nordling III of, Washburn, WI; Jane (Rod) McDonald of Kansas City, MO, Mary Beth, (David) Graves of Mt. Horeb, WI; eight grandchildren, Eva and, Samuel Nordling, Sara, Laura, Lindsey and Adam McDonald, Rachel, and Alyssa Graves; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Sullivan of, Wisconsin and Betty Lou Nordling of Oregon, and nieces and, nephews Dennis and Lee Harris of Juneau, Bonnie Harris of Sitka, and Gustavus, Aurora Fox of Seattle, Gail Thibodeau of Juneau,, Doug Nordling of Oregon, and Dianne Rocerito of California., Griff was preceded in death by his wife Mary, in 2005, a son,, Daniel, in 1971, and his brother C. R. "Rod" Nordling and sister, Elizabeth Harris., A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday,, April 12, 2011 at Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S., Owen Drive, Madison with Msgr. Kenneth Fiedler presiding. Burial, will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery., The family can be contacted c/o Mary Beth Graves, 201 Blue View, Dr., Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin 53572. Memorials may be made to U.W., Carbone Cancer Center, Attn: Kelly Sitkin, 600 Highland Avenue,, K4/658,Madison, WI 53792-6164. |
He moved to Juneau in 1954 to work for Harry Race Druggist. Jim met his wife, Norma Jean, in 1956 at a barbeque at the AJ Mine boardinghouse, and they were married in October 1957. They enjoyed impromptu picnics with family, dinners and playing cards with their friends, boating, and travelling., In 1964 Jim purchased an ownership share in Harry Race Druggist and later acquired the business outright. In 1969 he bought Wortman's Drug in Sitka, securing the transaction with a handshake. Jim sold the Sitka operation in 1974 and his Juneau store, then known as McCorcle Pharmacy, in 1986 to Juneau Drug where he worked until he retired in 1994. Jim served on the Alaska State Board of Pharmacy for eight years and received the Bowl of Hygeia, a prestigious award for service to the pharmacy profession, from the Alaska Pharmacists Association in 1988. He was well-known around Juneau for his friendly smile and desire to help the community. Jim was a Charter Member of Gastineau, Jim's co-workers at Juneau Drug honored him with a trip to Ireland to kick off his retirement. He and Norma Jean visited many countries since that first trip, including Russia, Greece, Italy, Croatia, Guatemala, Tahiti and Egypt. He loved volunteering for RSVP, spending his time chatting, running errands, and playing cards with less mobile fellow retirees. He loved puttering around in his gardens and feeding the birds. His grandchildren were quite impressed that he could feed the Stellar Jays from his hand. He appreciated the arts in all forms, enjoying many of the concerts and performances that Juneau had to offer, and won awards for his photographic pieces. He also enjoyed creating oil paintings and ceramic tiles with pictures of things he knew his family would enjoy., He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Norma Jean and his three children: Patricia Neptune, her husband, Andre', and their children, Jacques and Hayley; Timothy McCorcle; and Kerrie Petch, her husband, Bryan, and their children, Raegan and McKenzie., One of his neighbors commented about Jim, "What a fine man he was: gentle, patient, kind, and strong." We will miss you, Dad, and will be thinking of you when we watch the Mariners and the Buffs!, A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. For information about the service, call (907) 586-2493., Memorial contributions in his name can be made to Hospice and Home Care of Juneau or to the charity of your choice. |
James Clayton Williams died April 11, 2011, at his home in Fairbanks. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, at First Presbyterian Church, 547 Seventh Ave., Fairbanks., Jim, the son of Kenneth J. and Patricia Warring Williams was born April 24, 1952, in Eugene, Ore. Jim moved to Amity at the age 14 where he graduated from Amity High School in 1970. He attended Eastern Oregon College for one year then transferred to the University of Oregon graduating in 1974. He worked for Chehalem Park & Recreation in Newberg. Jim received his master's degree from the University of Oregon in 1981., On March 21, 1981, he married Tina C. Powers and following their marriage they moved to Coachella, Calif., where he worked as a supervisor for parks and recreation. He also worked as supervisor for the King County parks and recreation in Seattle until 1988 when he moved to The Dalles where he worked as the director for Wasco County parks and recreation until moving to Fairbanks in 1991 where he owned and operated Denali Appraisal Co., Jim loved spending time with his family as well as fishing, the outdoors, camping, reading and loved everything to do with the University of Oregon. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fairbanks where he served as a deacon. He also was a longtime member of the Lions Club., He is survived by his wife, Tina; daughter, Caroline Ruth Sofarelli; and son, Thomas Eugene Williams; parents, Pat and Ken Williams; brother, Chris Williams; and sister, Sue Jacob., He was laid to rest at a graveside service on April 18 in Hopewell, Ore., Memorial donations may be made in his name to First Presbyterian Church, Fairbanks., Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes of Fairbanks and Macy & Son Funeral Home, McMinnville, Ore. |
James "Jim" Dallas Reiter, 65, of Two Rivers, died Friday morning, Jan. 28, 2011, in St. Catherine, Iowa after a short battle with lung cancer. Jim returned to Iowa to spend his final days surrounded by family., The son of Andrew and Ruby Reiter, Jim was born in Texarkana, Ark., on April 14, 1945. A master welder, he moved to Alaska in 1974 to work on the trans-Alaska oil pipeline. Jim settled permanently in Alaska and founded his own company, WTC Welding & Fabrication, through which he worked around the world, including extensively in Russia., In 1985, Jim became interested in sled dog racing, working as a checkpoint manager and dog handler for the I,000-mile Yukon Quest race. He eventually established Raven Kennels in Two Rivers, owning at one point more than 50 sled dogs, and competed in four Yukon Quests from 1987-1994, finishing as high as 22nd. The highlight of Jim's racing career came in 1992 when he competed in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Jim finished the race in 59th place in just under 19 days, gaining fame for being a member of the "Koyuk Five," a group of racers who still completed the race despite being stranded in Koyuk in a blizzard for three consecutive days., During his racing career, Jim established another business, Wilderness Transportation Co., which specialized in boat and dog sled tours of the Yukon River area, and led to him becoming an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine., Throughout his life, Jim was a freelance artist, specializing in wood and ivory carving and jewelry making, and for a time, he established and operated Raven's Cache gift shop to support the work of local Alaskan artists., Jim was preceded in death by his parents., He is survived by brothers Nick Reiter, of St. Catharine, and Gary Reiter of Dubuque, Iowa, and a sister, Karen Reiter of St. Paul, Minn. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews, who will always remember him as a great adventurer. May Jim rest in peace., At his request, there was no service. His cremains were placed in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque and some were scattered in his beloved Alaska., A memorial will be held for him from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, May 1, at Two Rivers Lodge. |
Jim's career shifted into government in 1964 when he began work for the State of Alaska's Local Affairs office. In 1967 he was a city attorney with Anchorage and, when the first borough governments were proposed, he became the borough attorney of the first on the Kenai Peninsula in 1968. In 1972 he returned to Fairbanks as the North Star borough attorney. He left after twelve years and returned to private practice. He was elected city mayor of Fairbanks in 1988, an office held previously by two uncles and his grandfather. Jim and Sheila returned to the Kenai in 1991 until her retirement when they moved to South Colby, Washington, where he remained engaged in politics, his church, and larger community., Jim grew up with strong examples of public service in his father, an Alaska Territorial legislator, and his mother, a delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention. In every phase of his life, Jim was a dedicated public servant. He left his mark by ensuring that a good government, especially local government, served its people well., He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Katherine Nordale, and his beloved wife Sheila. Those left who will miss his deep and quiet love, unswerving loyalty and fierce intelligence are his sister, Mary; his children and their spouses, Meg Nordale and Bob Schruf, Molly Nordale, Jim and Misty Nordale, and Dan and Lisa Nordale; his adored grandchildren Josh, Seth, Michael and Katie Marquette, Stefani Bell and Bethani Schruf, Emmiline and Hanna Nordale, and Nick, Sam, Grace and Derek Nordale; as well as many friends and colleagues from his eighty years in Alaska and Washington., Funeral services were held Monday, April 25, 2011 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Port Orchard, WA., In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Friends of Manchester Library Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 128, Manchester, WA 98353-0128. Online memorial at |
Jay attended high school at the Admiral Farragut Academy in Tom's River, N.J. He graduated from Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa. in 1970 with a degree in biology, earned a master's degree in marine environmental sciences at the State University of New York at Stonybrook and continued his graduate work at the University of Washington's Institute for Marine Studies. He was instrumental in organizing the first national conference on limited entry as a tool in fisheries management., During Jay's 30-year career with the National Marine Fisheries Service, he was recognized as an expert on "limited entry," programs that limit participation in commercial fisheries to conserve fish stocks and preserve fishing opportunities. Jay was best known for his work on developing the Individual Fishing Quota Program for Alaskan Pacific halibut and sablefish fisheries, which turned a dangerous race-for-fish into a safer, more economically rational, and environmentally sound fishing business. He always said "fisheries management was about managing people; the fish got along quite well by themselves.", Jay was an active volunteer within the Juneau community and Northern Light United Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Jay played percussion with the Juneau Symphony and enjoyed marching with the Juneau Marching Band. Jay served on the board of the Alaska Youth Choir and was a trustee for Juneau Youth Sailing. Some of his happiest times in recent years were sailing on his J32 sailboat, the S/V Sarah Jane. He enjoyed racing but most enjoyed just being out on the water., Jay is survived by his wife of 29 years Jane McMillan Ginter, children Jason and Sarah, father John Ginter, sister Carolyn (David) Dalzell, sister-in-law Janice (Paul) Zieke, nephew Wil (Susie) Dalzell, niece Elizabeth (John) Selvey, and uncle Ken and aunt Flo Ginter. His mother, Margaret Ginter, predeceased him., A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Northern Light United Church, 400 W. 11th St., The family can be contacted at 115 Troy Ave., Juneau AK 99801-1452 or at, Memorial contributions may be made to Juneau Youth Sailing;, The University of Washington has created the Jay Ginter Memorial Scholarship Fund. Donations can be made online at http://bit.ly/eCZFP8 or mailed to the UW Foundation/Jay Ginter Memorial Scholarship Fund, UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, College of the Environment, 3707 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105-6715. |
Juneau resident Judy Dafoe Hopkins, 69, died at her winter home in Portland, Oregon on March 9, 2011., Judy was born in Gooding, Idaho on August 8, 1941 and moved to Juneau in 1953. She graduated from Juneau High School in 1959. Judy worked for Senator Ernest Gruening in Washington, D.C.; as a secretary for Atlantic Richfield and ARCO Alaska in Anchorage; and as an administrator for the Legislative Affairs Agency. Judy was active in the League of Women Voters of Alaska and in the many activities of her Juneau High School class of 1959 over the years., Judy started her full-time career in quilting after being named Alaska state winner of the Great American Quilt Contest (the "Liberty Contest") in 1986. Since then, she has written and co-authored 18 design and pattern books for quilters, designed and produced tools for quilters, and designed a line of quilt-themed jewelry., Judy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Bill Hopkins; daughter Blythe Campbell and husband Rob of Anchorage; daughter Darien Reece and husband Jeff of Portland; Bill's daughter Peggy Hopkins and partner Jill Christiansen of Seattle; five adorable grandchildren; Dafoe and Allen cousins and family members; many cherished friends and former classmates; and hundreds of passionate and devoted quilters across the country. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Smith Dafoe, and father, Don Dafoe., Judy's family thanks her friends and classmates Jill Bryson and Dick Reynolds for their support in Judy's final days. Her family and friends will treasure their memories of an intelligent, accomplished and organized woman. As close family friend Forest Hembree said, "Judy left a large wake.", At Judy's wish, no public service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juneau Community Foundation's Arts & Humanities Fund, |
Jullian was a free spirit who loved to travel, cook, hunt, read, draw, surf, dive as well as anything that involved the ocean. He lived a life full of adventure and challenges, and will be greatly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know him., There is a wake being held in his honor on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Hangar Ballroom starting at 6 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend., There will be some of Jullian's artwork available for purchase, the proceeds of which will be used to start a college fund for his daughter Aija. Donations will also be accepted, and greatly appreciated. |
Born in Juneau on March 17, 1945 to Santiago and Mary Cesar, Marilyn attended St. Ann's School, received her diploma from Juneau-Douglas High School in 1964, and attended the University of Washington. She lived in various communities in Washington before settling in Juneau. She met and married the love of her life, Theodore Wieting, in 1972 followed by bringing into their lives, son Gregory. The family continued to reside in Juneau until treatment required a move to Anchorage in 2009., Marilyn was a talented cook and baker, who truly enjoyed hosting the many gatherings at her home for family and friends. One of her greatest joys was to bake favorite pies for her brothers; she and Ted also smoked salmon to share with friends and barbequed for any reason, including holiday-time. After her parents passed, she was the family member who attempted to keep the family together by inviting all to enjoy her numerous dinners. Other enjoyments in life during her earlier years included picnics and berry picking with the families of Alice Vavalis, Lena Brown, Harriet Roberts, Connie Paddock, and Julia Evensen., Professionally, Marilyn was a educator, working tirelessly as a JOM Counselor with Native high school students. She was a strong advocate on their behalf, guiding and advising them to graduate on time; she also put forth arguments with the administration to ensure that "her students" were treated fairly and equitably. During this time, she volunteered many hours to help with implementing the Early Scholars Program. There are many stories of her asking businesses and organizations to donate funds for her kids and soliciting tutors for those in need. Marilyn got great enjoyment in seeing the students achieve graduation and become responsible adults. She retired in 2005 after many years of employment with the Tlingit & Haida JOM Program., Marilyn was a Lifetime member of Alaska Native Sisterhood (Glacier Valley Camp 70), a tribal member of Tlingit & Haida, and a shareholder of Sealaska and Goldbelt Inc.. Known by her Tlingit name, Kutshi Tlaa, she was a member of the well known Lukaax.adi Clan (Raven Sockeye) of Haines, and leaves behind clan relatives in the Vavalis, Paddock, Marks, Nancy Jackson and William Fawcett families., Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Santiago and Mary Cesar, sister Amelia McClure, brother Michael Cesar, and grand nephew DJ Maki. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Theodore Wieting; son Gregory (Lorraina); her brothers Kermit Cesar (Andrea), Del Cesar (Marlene), Kenneth Cesar (Jackie Dailey) of Juneau and Niles Cesar (Florence Carroll) of Anchorage. Relatives also include nieces Martha Harden-Cesar of Seattle; Jennifer Cesar of Anchorage; Amelia Kendrick of Bothell; Nancy Maki and Kendri Cesar of Juneau; nephews Michael and Scott McClure of California; Lance Cesar, David Cesar and Robert Cesar of Juneau; and Michael Nannauck of Seattle. Marilyn was blessed by numerous grand nieces and grand nephews., Services will be held in Anchorage on Saturday, April 9 (3:00 p.m.), at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 8100 Arctic Blvd. ANS Services will also be held in Juneau on Saturday, April 23 (4:00 p.m.), at the Juneau T&H Community Center, followed by a potluck reception., Pallbearers will be Michael Dean McClure, Scott McClure, Robert Cesar, Lance Cesar, David Cesar, Michael Nannauck and William Goenett. Honorary Pallbearers will be Anna Katzeek, David Katzeek, Nathan Jackson, Nora Dauenhauer, Paul Marks, Tom Paddock Jr., Amy Williams and Marilyn Jean Evensen., The Wieting family can be reached at 4602 Garfield St. Anchorage, Alaska 99503. |
Mary "Jane" Owen went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2011., Jane was born Sept. 29, 1939, in Abingdon, Va. She lived most of her life in Alaska, approximately 40 years., Jane once managed the Bear-N-Seal restaurant and also worked at Prudhoe Bay. She was always energetic, a hard worker, enjoyed people and always gave her best no matter what the task. However, she enjoyed being a homemaker the most., She applied her herself even more in how she loved and cared for her family. Her family was her life and she was the center of our family. Her home was wallpapered with photos of her children and grandchildren. She treasured being a grandmother and her grandchildren were the most dear to her heart., Jane made time for everyone and made them feel special. She not only told you "I love you," but showed you as well. She touched our lives with beauty, grace and generosity. It brought her great joy to do for others. Words cannot express how much we will miss her., Jane was the loving wife of Albert Higgins and she also is survived by her son, Ben Murray; daughter, Dreama Sherman; four grandchildren, Paul Murray and Lindsay Murray, children of her son, Dock Murray (deceased) and Grace Sherman and Joseph Sherman, children of her daughter Dreama; one great-grandchild, Quinlin Murray, son of Paul Murray; two sisters; and one brother., Jane's request was that there be no memorial service or flowers. To honor her memory, you may make a donation to Samaritan's Purse (, ), an organization that helps the less fortunate., If you would like to share a special memory of Jane with our family, please feel free to email, with your thoughts, stories, and/or photos., Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. |
Mike had a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. He earned his Masters of Fine Arts in English from Oklahoma State University. He began his martial arts training at Juneau's Korean Karate Academy on April 1, 1984. In his 27 years in the martial arts he taught many students and earned the rank of Third Degree Black Belt. He was the club's resident expert on martial arts weapons and forms. And many of his sparring opponents can attest to the accuracy and sting of his left hook. Mike also performed with the Perseverance Theater. He was passionate about Harley Davidson Motorcycles and his Canary Yellow Mustang "Tweety." Mike will be most remembered for his generosity, compassion and the love he had for his family and friends., Mike is survived by his father, Colonel (ret.) Charles E. Howard, his brother Mark Howard, his daughter Dr. Amanda R. Howard, his nephew Travis Bartlett-Howard, his sister-in-law Barbara "Bret" Howard, and his former spouse Eileen Mustain. No funeral services are planned. However, later this summer, his daughter plans to hold a memorial service in Juneau. If you are interested in receiving information about the memorial service, please email Dr. Amanda Howard at |
Nicholas Elmer Johnson died April 2, 2011. Johnson worked as a fisherman, deckhand, landscaper and a foundation layer. He attended the Wrangell Institute and served in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard. He is survived by his daughter Lorena Mae Johnson, brother Joseph Johnson and other family members. His father Samuel Johnson Sr., mother Maggie James, brothers George Johnson and Sam Johnson Jr. and other family members preceded him in death. Services were held Thursday at the Church of God-Glacier Valley in Juneau and Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Angoon., Johnson worked as a fisherman, deckhand, landscaper and a foundation layer. He attended the Wrangell Institute and served in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard. He is survived by his daughter Lorena Mae Johnson, brother Joseph Johnson and other family members. His father Samuel Johnson Sr., mother Maggie James, brothers George Johnson and Sam Johnson Jr. and other family members preceded him in death., Services were held Thursday at the Church of God-Glacier Valley in Juneau and Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Angoon. |
Angayuqaq, better known as Oscar Kawagley, died in Fairbanks April 24, 2011. He had a long bout with renal cancer which finally caught up with him., He was born in Mamterilleq (now Bethel) on Nov. 8, 1934, and raised on the Kuskokwim Delta by his grandmother, Matilda Oscar, following the death of his parents when he was, 2 years old., In addition to the loss of his parents, David Kawagley of Akiak and Amelia Oscar of Bethel; he was preceded in death by his sister, Florence Mildred Blatchford; his uncle, Jesse Oscar and wife Celia; his aunt Martha and husband Clement Sara; and Anthone Anvil, husband of cousin Carrie., He is survived by his children, Sherry L. Colley, Sandra L. Haviland, Oscar K. Kawagley and Tamaree D. Kawagley, as well as his wife Anna Northway and his former wife, Dolores Kawagley, along with 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Other surviving family members include Marita Snodgrass, Martha "Tiny" Jack, Rose Mowery and Nils Sara., Oscar's life was one of many firsts as a Yupiaq person. His grandmother encouraged him to obtain a western education, along with the education he received as a Yupiaq child in the camps along the rivers of Southwest. Although this created conflicting values and caused confusion for him for many years, he sought to find ways in which his Yupiaq peoples' language and culture could be used in the classroom to meld the contemporary ways to the Yupiaq thought world., Along the way, he was the first Yupiaq to graduate from high school in Bethel, was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Services Corps and completed four university degrees, including bachelor and master's degrees in education, an education specialist degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a doctorate from the University of British Columbia. His 1992 doctoral dissertation, which examined Yupiaq ways of knowing, was the first at UBC to use an indigenous methodology of traditional stories and indigenous ecological knowledge. His scholarly pursuits included the publication of the book, "A Yupiaq World View: A Pathway to Ecology and Spirit," as well as serving as co-editor of two recent books on Alaska Native education., Oscar served for the past 25 years as a faculty member with the Cross-Cultural Studies and Education programs at UAF where he introduced the construct of "Native ways of knowing" and contributed greatly to the understanding of issues concerning indigenous peoples and worldviews that had been largely neglected in the past. He also served as co-director of the Alaska Rural Systemic Initiative and Alaska Native Knowledge Network., While the public face of Oscar was as an educator and cultural advisor, he also took on roles as an actor in television and films. He played a lead role in a feature-length movie, "Salmonberries," as well as appearing in episodes of the TV series "Northern Exposure" and the Disney movie, "Brother Bear." Among Alaska Native people, he was seen as father, uncle, friend, leader, teacher, mentor, professor and most recently as "Elder" - the most honored recognition among Native communities. Oscar's leadership and vision helped his people to find balance in communities, peoples and relationships, engaging them in discussions that challenged them to believe in their abilities and traditions., In each of these roles he left his mark and received numerous honors over the years, including the National Indian Education Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the American Educational Research Association Outstanding Scholarship Award, the Governor's Award for the Arts and Humanities, the Alaska Secondary School Principal's Association Distinguished Service Award, and the Association of Village Council Presidents Award for years of services to the people of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Oscar traveled a long journey, and his lifetime ends where it began as his ashes are spread on the tundra in Southwestern Alaska., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fairbanks Community Food Bank, or to an account in Oscar's name in support of an award that will be presented annually to recognize an indigenous scholar who has made a significant contribution to our understanding of Native ways of knowing. Contact information for submitting a donation for the AOK award is available at (907) 474-1902 or, or, . Donations to Oscar's family may be sent to Anna Northway at 1224 Denali Way, Fairbanks AK 99701., Friends are invited to bring a covered dish and a story to a gathering in honor of Angayuqaq to be held at, 5 p.m., Sunday, May 1, at the UAF Harper Building, 111 Geist Road., Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. |
In retirement, Paula and Burke enjoyed boating with their many friends in the San Juan Island Yacht Club and the Friday Harbor Power Squadron. Paula will always be remembered as a warm and welcoming hostess who loved entertaining friends and family in her home. Paula also loved skiing at Lake Tahoe, traveling in Europe, eating chocolate, and shopping at Nordstrom. As family and friends reflected on Paula's life, all were struck by her wonderful childhood memories of growing up in Juneau, Alaska, at Pt. Louisa, her pride in her Norwegian heritage, her affection for cats, and her love of being part of her grandchildren's lives., Paula is survived by her husband of 55 years, Burke, her daughter Pam of Oakland, California, grandchildren Abby and Andrew, her son Brad (Tracy) of Auburn, California, and grandsons, Ryan, Colin, Evan and Ian. Paula is also survived by her sister Dee Smith (Bob) of Sequim, Washington, niece Wendy, nephew Kris, and dear family and friends too numerous to mention., Services will be held at 2:30 on May 22nd at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. A Celebration of Life will follow at 4:00 at the San Juan Island Yacht Club., Remembrances may be made to the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor, PO Box 1355, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, PO Box 946, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. |
Fairbanks resident Philip Clifford Riveness, 76, passed away April 18, 2011, at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital., Phil, or "Swede" as everyone called him, was born May 25, 1934, in Tacoma, Wash. His father, Knute Riveness, had immigrated from Norway and his mother, Ruth, from Sweden., Swede married Leslee Ward and they had three children. During their marriage, Swede served in the U.S. Air Force. They later divorced., He was employed as a salesman at Victory Plating Inc. in Washington. In the early 1980s, Swede moved to Fairbanks and began working for Roger McPeak at his gravel company., He met Ruby Gorrod while playing darts and they shared the next 15 happy years together., A longtime employee of HC Contractors Inc. in North Pole, Swede was the company expediter and was highly regarded and dearly loved by his co-workers., His children remember Swede as a fun-loving happy dad. He enjoyed taking his kids fishing and to ball games. Family was very important to him and he would visit his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the Lower 48 as often as possible., Swede is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Irene Riveness of Lake Havasu, Ariz., daughters, Kristin Riveness of Graham, Wash., and Lisa Bachand of Tacoma, Wash.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Riveness of Elma, Wash., and Paul Riveness of Whidbey Island, Wash; and his sisters, Anne Henderson of Lynnwood, Wash. and Ingrid Riveness of Edmonds, Wash., The family will hold a private service at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the Riveness family at 5201 44th Avenue Court East, Tacoma, WA 98443., Memorial donations may be sent to the, Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. |
Former Fairbanks resident Randal Lee Garrett passed away April 14, 2011, at the age 55 from a heart attack. He resided in Caldwell, Idaho, with his wife, Victoria., Randy was born Feb. 11, 1956, in Aberdeen Md., to Charney A. and Mary Helen Garrett. Randy lived in Fairbanks most of his younger years., Randy loved fishing, gardening, cooking and telling jokes., Randy is survived by his wife, Victoria of Caldwell; daughter, Tina Garrett of Idaho, from a previous marriage; mother, Mary Helen Garrett of Oak Grove, Mo.; sisters, Kathy Elliott of New Mexico and Brenda Farmer of Missouri., He was preceded in death by his father, Charney Allen Garrett; and brother, Charney Allen Garrett Jr., Randy will be greatly missed by all., A service is pending., Memorial donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association or the |
Longtime Soldotna area resident Richard Dale "Moose" Sather, 57, died Thursday, April 28, 2011, unexpectedly at his home near Soldotna. |
Bunny was Raven T'akdeintaan from the Kaa Shaayi Hit (Head House) and Tax' Hit (Snail House) of Hoonah. His Tlingit name is Kein du Gwal' and was Kaagwaantaan Yadi and Kaagwaantaan Dachxan. He was baptized at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church and in his youth was an altar boy along with his brother Richard. He worked as a commercial fisherman and also at Hoonah Cold Storage, the Excursion Inlet Packing Company, as Night Watch with Hoonah Indian Association and on the Alaska Pipeline. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany from 1973 to 1975., He married Sarah B. Sharclane on August 21, 1987 and had daughters Amber and Brooke. They made their home in Hoonah until his death. He enjoyed playing basketball in his younger years, and proudly watched his girls play the sport he loved so much., He was an excellent fisherman, and enjoyed sharing his catch, halibut and king salmon, with family and friends. Bunny lived all of his adult life in Hoonah. He often walked through town with his dog Little Guy, fishing gear and a big smile on his face., "He was an outgoing person, always talking, joking and saying 'Hi' to everyone," his family wrote. "He never hesitated to give you a salute and say 'Hey Potnah! How's it going?'", He is preceded in death by his father; grandparents Mary Wilson Brown Sarabia and Juan Sarabia; aunts Katherine Mills, Sue Belarde, Mary Lawson Jones and Gertrude L. White; uncles Leonard Davis, Edward T. Sarabia Sr., Robert Sarabia, Fred Hanke Jr., Moses Alex John, Eladio Belarde and Gilbert Mills and cousins Phyllis Mills, Gilbert "Butch" Mills, Patrick Mills, Barbara Sarabia., He is survived by his wife Sarah; daughters Amber and Brooke Lampe of Hoonah; mother Irene Loling (Sarabia) Lampe of Juneau; brothers Richard Lampe of Excursion Inlet and Timothy Lampe of Juneau; sisters Clarissa, Irene Jean, and Deanna Lampe, all of Juneau; aunt Helen Sarabia of Juneau; first cousins from the Sarabia, Belarde and Mills families; numerous nieces and nephews and many extended family members and friends., Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Tlingit-Haida Community Building in Juneau. Burial will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in Hoonah. |
Visitation and funeral for Robert Cleaver will begin at noon, today, Thursday, April 28, at Chapel of Chimes. He will be laid to rest on Saturday in Ruby., A full obituary will be published at a later date., Robert passed away on April 23, 2011, in Ruby., Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. |
Our dearly beloved brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many, Robert Paul Cleaver, left this Earth to go home to be with his Lord on April 23, 2011, in his hometown of Ruby., Robert was born Dec. 13, 1963, to Gilbert and Zeta Cleaver of Ruby/Kokrines; he was delivered by Altona Brown in his parent's house in Ruby., Robert graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1982. Robert attended Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan. and Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward; both awarded him certificates. Robert made many friends, some who would become lifelong, while attending Haskell., Robert was a hard worker and very intelligent. In the past, he worked for the Ruby Tribal Council, Dineega Corp. and many other places. He liked office work but also liked to go firefighting as a Emergency Fire Fighter., Robert traveled the world including once going to China and walking the Great Wall. Robert was a tribal member of the Ruby Tribe, and Ruby was his home where he was loved by many. He was a kind person who didn't have much but, what he had, his friends and family knew he share all of it to help them if needed. He was also a shareholder of Dineega Corp. and Doyon Ltd., Robert like to hang out with his friends and family, always cracking them up with his off-the-wall sayings. Robert had the craziest sayings and the funniest nicknames for his family and friends. Robert like to watch sports with his friends, kicking back and having a cold one., Although Robert never had children of his own, his nieces and nephews held a very special place in his heart along with the rest of his family. His family stated, "Robert was a very kind and loving brother and we will miss him, but we find comfort in knowing he is home with our mom and dad.", Robert was greeted in heaven by his parents; brothers, Johnny Cleaver, Billy Cleaver, Ernie Cleaver, Elmer Cleaver and Richard Cleaver; sister, Glenda Cleaver; grandmother, Pauline Chappell; nephews, Kilburn Cleaver, Marvin Captain and Andrew Williams; and other family members., He leaves his family to cherish his crazy and humorous memories: brother, JR Cleaver; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Arnold Captain Sr. and family; brother, Stanford Cleaver and companion Joyce; brother and sister-in-law, Stewart and Cheryl "Plumps" Cleaver; sister, Sharon Cleaver and companion Carlos Frank and family; and his nieces and nephews and friends to hold their memories their great-uncle and friend close to their hearts., A service of remembrance was held April 28 in Fairbanks at Chapel of Chimes., He will be laid to rest today, Saturday, April 30, in Ruby., A potlatch will be held Saturday evening., Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. |
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Former Nome resident Ronald Lee Irrigoo, 45, died peacefully at home in Anchorage after a long illness at 6:20 a.m. on April 29, 2011., A memorial will be held at Anchorage First Presbyterian Church Chapel, 616 W. 10th Ave., on Wednesday, May 4, at 2 p.m. He will be buried this summer near other family in Nome, a home he loved so much and missed., Born and raised in Nome, Ronnie graduated from Nome-Beltz High School in 1984. He married Frances Arnold of Kotzebue in August 1987. They had two beautiful daughters, Christine and Janelle, who live on the Big Island of Hawaii., After graduating from high school, Ronnie worked for the Alaska Gold Company in Nome until the mid-'90s. Soon after, he moved to Anchorage to be with family and worked as an RV mechanic until his health failed., In 2009, he accepted God as his Lord and Savior. God's grace was shown by Ronnie's bravery in the last few years, and God's mercy was given by Ronnie's peaceful passing., Ronnie loved to hunt, fish and crab with family and friends in Nome and Anchorage. In Nome, he hunted birds, moose, seal and walrus. He bravely climbed cliffs for bird eggs. From setting nets for salmon near the family cabin at Cape Nome, fishing the rivers and ice fishing, Ronnie loved to fish. He took every opportunity to fish with Anchorage buddies on any lake, river or the sea, even with a failing body. He always looked forward to the start of fishing season by dipnetting for hooligan at Twenty Mile River, clamming at Ninilchik, dipnetting for salmon in Chitina, and fishing at Ship Creek, Seward and the Russian River., Ronnie was taken good care of by the many nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, lifters and pharmacists at the Alaska Native Medical Center. He especially liked the staff of the critical care unit and fifth floor. Thank you to St. Elias, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage firemen and paramedics for their kindness and professionalism; Northwest Medical and ProCare for providing medical equipment; and the many who visited him., He is survived by his daughters, Christine and Janelle of Hawaii; mother, Maggie; brothers, Walton, Bernard Jr. and Kevin; and sisters, Marilyn and Connie, all of Anchorage. He has many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins from Homer to Kaktovik. He is greatly missed by all., Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Sr.; wife, Frances; paternal grandparents, Clarence Sr. and Mildred Irrigoo; and maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Rosie Kulukhon. |
Sharon Parkin, 70, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Portland, Ore., Sharon's home is in Anchorage, but she was in Portland providing care to her 97-year-old mother., Sharon moved from the Pacific Northwest to Alaska seeking adventure. She lived and worked in four communities throughout Alaska, including Dillingham, Juneau, Barrow and Anchorage. She made wonderful connections to a number of people in those communities., Sharon would be considered a kind friend, willing to help anyone in need. She excelled in her chosen work of bookkeeping, doing an excellent job for her employers, who all became her friends., Sharon had a love of cats, movies/TV, watching Tiger Woods play golf, electronic games and email communications., Sharon is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Cricket Gartrell of Anchorage and Bill and Jerilee Gartrell of Bellingham, Wash.; her mother, Beulah King of Portland; and brothers, David King and his wife Emily, and Darrell King, both of Portland; and nieces, nephews and grandchildren., She was preceded in death by her brother, Edward King., Friends and family are invited to a memorial service at Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E St., Anchorage, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2011. A celebration of her life will follow immediately at the same location. |
Ted Burton Baker passed from this life to heaven from cancer Saturday, April 23, 2011, at his home in Iowa. He would have been 94 years old in June., Ted was born June 25, 1917 in Dayton, Mont., to Fredric Edward Baker and Florence Mary (Hoots) Baker. His brother, Donn F. Baker, was four years older. The family moved from Dayton to Corning, Calif., then to a ranch in Janesville, Calif., where Ted finished grade school. Ted was baptized there in Baxter Creek at age 10. Ted attended Lassen High School in Susanville, Calif. He and Donn did the ranch chores. They hunted and fished to fill the meat locker and swam, played marbles and crack the whip on the (frozen) lake for fun., After high school, Ted worked for Standard Oil for about a year and worked on farms during harvest season maintaining equipment and loading crops on wagons., He married Vivian Mae Hunt on June 24, 1939, in Willows, Calif. Ted and Vivian had a son, David Lynn Baker, born Sept. 8, 1940, who only lived one day, a grief they always remembered., Their son, Ted Eugene Baker, was born about a year before Ted was drafted into the Navy during, . Ted said leaving his wife and little boy was the hardest thing he ever did. It was so uncertain - he didn't know where he was going or if he would ever return. Ted was sent overseas on March 17, 1945, to the South Pacific and served on Saipan. He was an aviation ordnance man second class and served as an aerial gunner on a PBY doing search and rescue. He was discharged on Dec. 7, 1945., After the war, Ted returned and built a home in Susanville and worked as a butcher and auto body mechanic. In 1947, after a "scouting" trip in 1946, the family moved to Alaska. Ted worked for ACS putting in phone poles up the Alcan Highway., Later, he worked for the Civil Aviation Authority which became the Federal Aviation Administration. While in the FAA, the family was stationed at Katella, Bettles, Cordova, (where daughter, Mary Anna, was born), Talkeetna and Fairbanks., During his time in Alaska, Ted did as much hunting and fishing as possible. He ran a commercial fishing boat in Cordova. In Talkeetna, he purchased a Tripacer from good friend, Don Sheldon, who flew climbers on and off Mount McKinley. He helped Don take care of hunters, and was gunner on aerial wolf hunts. Ted had a log cabin built across the river from Talkeetna on a homesite by a local Talkeetna man. He and two friends built an airboat used to take family and friends on many hunting adventures across the river., After retiring from the FAA in 1971, Ted and Vivian traveled to the Philippines to assist missionary friends. They took trips to several other countries as well, and visited many parts of the USA. They had a home built in Escondido, Calif., and lived there for awhile near dear friends Leroy and Jane Shebal., In 1976, the Shebals and Bakers built log cabins next door to each other in North Pole. Not wanting to miss out on seeing their grandchildren grow up in Alaska, Ted and Vivian finally made their permanent residence in Fairbanks for many years on Senate Loop., They attended Fairbanks First Assembly of God Church where they had been members since 1959. They made many friends through their ministry of hospitality. Ted and Vivian enjoyed numerous special times of fellowship and Rook games with dear friends and close neighbors, Winfield and Janice Beach and their children, Ceri and Greg., Ted assisted Master Guide Leroy Shebal on numerous hunting trips in the Brooks Range and other areas of Alaska. In later years, he and Eddie Hughes hunted moose at a private site owned by friends., After Vivian's death in September 1997, Ted met and married Geneva (Ross) Maley, of Colorado, a friend of his pastors, Ed and Jean Hughes. They resided in Fairbanks until Geneva's death in September 2009, after which Ted moved to Waverly, Iowa in March 2010 to live with his daughter, Mary Anna. Ted attended Waverly Open Bible Church and quickly developed many dear friends there. He had many good times with grandchildren and five great-grandchildren there., Ted is survived by his son, Ted E. Baker (Elizabeth) of Fairbanks and his daughter, Mary Anna Hunstiger of Waverly; grandchildren, Wesley A. Baker (Jacqueline) of Rockledge, Fla., Luana M. Barnes (Rodney) of Portland, Ore., Jennifer Wenger (Jonathan) of New Hartford, Iowa, Patrick M. Hunstiger of Waverly, and Darcy A. Hunstiger of Waverly; 11 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Clarence E. Hunt (Mary Olive) of Tomball, Texas; sister-in-law, Viola Hunt (Ron) of Montana and many nephews, nieces and loving friends. He is also survived by Geneva's two daughters: Kathy Illum (Virgil) of Divide, Colo., and Lynn Gray (Walter) of Yuba City, Calif., and by former son-in-law Pat Hunstiger of Texas., Ted was preceded in death by his son David Lynn; his parents; his wife Vivian; brother Donn; his second wife Geneva; and brothers-in-law, Ronald, George and E. Jay Hunt., A viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 28, at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly., A memorial service and reception will be held from 3-6 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, at First Assembly of God, 2830 Airport Way, in Fairbanks. For information, call 474-9112 or 457-1957., Ted's body will be laid to rest with his wife Vivian at Northern Lights Memorial Park in Fairbanks., The family requests donations be made for MCN International Missions to the Philippines and Asia for the medical needs of the Mount Moriah Tribal Training School students, or to help with the school's agricultural program. Donations may be given through the web site at, Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. |
Former Anchorage resident Thomas C. Bay, 84, of Twin Falls, Idaho, died May 1, 2011, at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral services are pending. |
Homer resident Tyler Wayne Cavanaugh, 26, died Aug. 5, 2010, in Homer., He will be interred with his family at Angelus Memorial Park on June 11, 2011., He was a fifth-generation Alaskan., Tyler was born April 23, 1984, in Soldotna to Cari R. Cavanaugh of Seward., Tyler lived in Seward and then Homer. He attended schools in Homer, where he was active in Boy Scouts and karate. Tyler also attended Browning Academy in Utah. He then attended ACTEC, studying culinary arts. He enjoyed working in the food service industry as a cook. He was always trying to create original new sauces., Tyler is survived by his daughter, Tianah Rayne Cavanaugh, and her mother (Tina Prevost). He is also survived by his grandparents, Richard and Jane Swain of Homer, who raised him after his mother's untimely passing. Tyler is also survived by his uncle, Randall Cavanaugh of Anchorage; and grandfather, Warren E. Cavanaugh of Oregon. He had an extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss him., Tyler was preceded in death by his mother, Cari R. Cavanaugh; uncle, Garrieth M. Cavanaugh; and aunt, Shirley A. Cavanaugh., Arrangements are with Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel & Crematory. |
Long-time Juneau resident Walter R. Griffeth, 92, passed away on March 29, 2011. He was born April 5, 1919 in Sacramento, California, but lived in Alaska and abroad as a station manager for Pan American Airways for many years, until finally settling in Juneau in 1980., Walter was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anne. He is survived by children Linda Perez and her husband, Vic, of Juneau, Victoria Trafton and her husband, Donald, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Pat Ellis of Juneau, and Walter Griffeth Jr. and his wife Coco, of Fremont, Calif,; grandchildren, Stephen Hartman and Sarah and Andrew "AJ" Griffeth; great-grandson, Lucas Hartman, and sister-in-law Patricia Vella, of San Francisco, Calif., and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews., The Family requests that memorials be made in the form of a donation to the charity of your choice., A celebration of life will be held in Juneau in July. A full obituary and details regarding the celebration of life will follow at a later date. |
He was born April 5, 1919 in Sacramento, Calif., but lived in Alaska and abroad as a station manager for Pan American Airways for many years, settling in Juneau in 1980., Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Anne. He is survived by children Linda Perez and her husband, Vic, of Juneau, Victoria Trafton and her husband, Donald, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Pat Ellis of Juneau, and Walter Griffeth Jr. and his wife Coco, of Fremont, Calif., and other family members., The family requests that memorials be made in the form of a donation to the charity of your choice. A celebration of life will be held in Juneau in July. A full obituary and details regarding the celebration will follow at a later date. |
Wanda Mae (Franzen) Anderson, 83, passed away Jan. 20, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, surrounded by her loving children., She was born Nov. 10, 1927, in Ruthton, Minn., to Gertrude and Reuben Franzen and grew up in Jasper, Minn. Although Jasper remained closest to her heart, her life adventures did take her to Alaska and Idaho., She was very generous, had a great sense of humor, was dedicated to her family and home, held true to her beliefs, and was an amazingly tough woman who asked very little from those around her. She was an avid vegetable gardener and there are folks in Jasper who fondly remember reaping the rewards of her passion; her canned tomatoes are greatly missed by her family., Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude and Reuben; her sister and brother-in-law, Dorace and Glen Buskerud; her husband, Dempsey A. Anderson; and her former husband, Richard K. Ellefson., She will be greatly missed by her children, Nancy Anderson Ellefson (Laurie), Michael K. Anderson, Thomas A. Anderson and Laurie Anderson Delbert (Anthony); and her nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and four nieces., Per Wanda's request, no public service will be conducted. A family gathering for burial will be in May in Jasper. Memorial donations can be made to the American Lung Association., We love you, mom. |
Yvonne D. Nielsen went to be with her Lord Jesus on April 26, 2011. She was born in Oklahoma on April 5, 1928, and grew up in Long Beach, Calif., with her six brothers and sisters, whom have all passed on. Yvonne moved to Alaska in the 1950s, where she met and married Chris Nielsen on Nov. 15, 1961. Together with his two brothers, he operated Nielsen Brothers Construction in Anchorage. Yvonne and Chris moved to Hemet, Calif., in 1983, semi-retired, and joined churches there and loved all the Christian families., Yvonne is survived by her husband, Chris, of Hemet; her daughter Carrie, two grandsons and a great-grandbaby in Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. Her family stated, "Her niece Inge Holmes has been a great help, along with so much help from Ramona Hospice -- please donate to them in Yvonne's name.", There will this summer be a service for Yvonne in Anchorage, with her two brothers-in-law and their wives and numerous Christian friends, where they will say goodbye to her., A service will be held in Hemet on Tuesday, May 3, at 11 a.m. at the Hemet Valley Mortuary. A reception will follow at the Hemet Church of the Nazarene., Please make donation in Yvonne's memory to your church. Hemet Valley Mortuary, 951-658-4433. |
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