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. |
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. |
Helen E. Lee, 85, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, died peacefully in the company of her family and friends on March 5, 2011, at Alaska Regional Hospital., A service will be held on Saturday May 7, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E Street, Anchorage., Her family wrote, "She leaves us to join her husband, Al, who left us in August 2010, so they may once again polka to their hearts' content.", Helen was born April 6, 1925, in Umatilla, Fla., to William and Stella Merrill. Helen and Al met in Umatilla and married on Jan. 3, 1947. Shortly thereafter, they decided to journey to Alaska and begin an adventure that would sustain them throughout their adult lives. They made their first home in the Airport Heights area of Anchorage but soon felt the tug of the wild. Fulfilling their dreams to homestead, they lived in the Talkeetna area, and then they moved to their T & M site near Glennallen, building their home and their business, Lee's Guide Service. While Al piloted their customers about, Helen was the family backbone, keeping the books, raising the children, and making the wilds of Alaska a home to her family. Helen was deeply involved in her community, actively attending church and teaching Sunday school at the Mendeltna Chapel. After her children reached their teens, Helen began working for the state of Alaska, Department of Labor, Glennallen area unemployment office, as a specialist, retiring in the 1980s to pursue her love of travel and family time., Helen is survived by her beloved daughter and caregiver, Patricia Studstill; her loving son, Gerald Lee; her grandchildren, Julie and Sean; her two great-grandchildren, Taylor and MacKenzie; siblings, Billy (Carol) Merrill, Bob (Connie) Merrill and Polly (Joe) Casale; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family., She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfred M. Lee; and her sister, Doris Marshall., In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Helen's name to Hospice of Alaska., Her family said: "Our hearts are broken and a hole has been created in our lives that can never be filled. We will miss her and look forward to the day when we are once again together at the feet of our Heavenly Father!", Arrangements are by Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel; |
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. |
Wasilla resident Jean Marie Leader age 86 passed away May 1, 2011, at Heidi's assisted living facility in Wasilla., A Celebration of Life service for Jean will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Valley Funeral Home chapel, 151 E. Herning Ave., Wasilla, with the Rev. Robert Hicks officiating at the services. Burial will be on Monday May 9, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Richardson National Cemetery in Anchorage., Jean was born June 17, 1924, in Grand Island, Neb., daughter of Charles and Odessa Munyan. The family moved to Billings, Mont., and then to Shepherd, where she attended Shepherd schools and graduated from Shepherd high school. After graduation she attended Northern Montana college in Harve, Mont. She married her high school sweetheart in September 1942 in Spokane, Wash..; and moved to Ketchikan with her husband and two children in 1952. They moved to Anchorage in 1953, where she worked as an accountant for Yukon radio and Jonas Bros and Arctic Beauty Supply in 1982. She and her husband, Harold, moved to the Mat Su valley in 1987., Her husband, Harold, said she was a great lady and that she will be loved and missed by her family., Jean loved to garden and bowl along with her craft work; she also enjoyed fishing and camping. She also volunteered at the Bishop's Attic in Anchorage for many years and later in Palmer. She was a member of the Anchorage Women's Bowling Association, where she served as president for 12 years; she also served as secretary for the Alaska state women's bowling association for many years, where she traveled to attend many National women's bowling tournaments and was inducted into the Anchorage women's Hall of Fame., She was a lifetime member of the, and DAV auxiliaries and was also a member of the Alaska Pioneers Igloo #11, where she served as president in 2003 when she and her husband Harold were King and Queen regents. She also was a member of the Rebekah's and served as Noble Grand and district president for many years., She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Betty Seeley of Spokane, Wash.; and her brothers Hugh and Charles Munyan., Jean is survived by her husband of 68 years, Harold; daughter and son-in-law Donna and Dave Warner of Westfir, Ore., and son and daughter-in-law Gregory S. and Cally Leader of Wasilla. She is also survived by her grandsons Jerry and wife Suzanne; Gary and wife Cherry Whittle of Anchorage; and Larry and Lonnie Whittle of Portland, Ore.; Justin Leader of Wasilla, and granddaughter Jessica Jean McDonnell and husband Michael of Big Lake. Jean is also survived by 11 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews., In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the, , P.O. Box 4406 Palmer 99645, The family was cared for by Valley Funeral Home Wasilla. |
John William Boswell, M.D., passed away peacefully April 18, 2011, in Monte Sereno, Calif., after bravely battling multiple sclerosis for 23 years. In his last days, he was surrounded by his loving family., Born and raised in Fairbanks, John received his pre-medical degree from Stanford University in 1955 then majored in music at the, for one year, followed by four years of medical school at the University of Washington, graduating with honors in 1960., He interned at Santa Clara County Hospital followed by a five year psychiatric residency at Langley Porter Hospital in San Francisco, eventually opening his private practice in psychiatry in Saratoga, Calif., John was a highly accomplished pianist who enjoyed playing chamber music with friends, performing frequently in the Bay Area. While attending Stanford, he wrote music for the "Gaieties." His other interests included gardening, traveling and playing poker with his buddies., He is survived by his twin sister, Marion Robinson, of Mount Vernon, Wash.; his younger brother, Robert Boswell of Fairbanks; his wife of 54 years, Lou Ann; he was a loving father to his four children, Julie Werner, John Boswell, David Boswell and Paul Boswell; and a loving grandfather to his six grandchildren, Sara Werner Costa, Rikki Boswell, Richelle Werner, Dustin Boswell, Katie Werner and Brent Boswell., Memorial donations in his name may be sent to National MS Society, 2589 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050., Condolences may be sent to the family at 17981 Rose Court, Monte Sereno, CA 95030. |
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, |
Julie was born to Robert and Claudia Harris on December 14, 1919, in Winder, Ga. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers Dana, Hugh, and Robert Harris., A, In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Robert (Sue) Isaac of Oviedo, Fla., and Amy (John) Miller of Douglas and Connecticut; brother Claude (Harriett) Harris of Bethlehem, Ga.; sister Martha Sue (George) Breedlove of Winder, Ga. and other family members., A celebration of Julie's life will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Douglas Community United Methodist Church, followed by a reception. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, P.O. Box 240509, Douglas, AK 99824, or a charity of one's choosing., A full obituary will follow. |
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. |
"Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same." -- Franz Peter Schubert, Kyler Lankard Swenson passed away Friday evening, April 29, due to complications during surgery., Born in Anchorage to Richard and Debbie Swenson, Kyler was a special soul who touched many lives. Kyler enjoyed the affection and company of those around him as well as the music played for him by his family and friends., Kyler loved having people around him, going on camping trips with his family, attending his brother's baseball and basketball games and numerous family gatherings. Kyler was truly amazing; he taught us patience, compassion and perseverance. We were truly blessed to be a part Kyler's unique journey through this life., Although Kyler was challenged with obstacles that very few people must endure, he had many, many happy, joyous days. He filled our hearts with joy. His big beautiful brown eyes and beaming smile filled the room wherever he was. Kyler was a rare blessing who amazed us all with his shining spirit. We remember him through his unrelenting strength and uplifting personality. Now he is truly free to walk, run and play with all of those who have gone before him. He will be truly missed; his passing leaves our lives incomplete., Kyler is survived by his parents, Debbie and Richard Swenson, his brothers Garrett and Jake, and numerous aunts, uncle, cousins and friends., A "Celebration of Kyler's Life" will be held on Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to the Children's Hospital at Providence., Arrangements were made with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel. |
Mr. Lewis James Goodlataw, 61, died May 2, 2011, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. A visitation will be held 7 p.m. on Friday at the Tazlina Community Center Hall in Tazlina. The service will be held Saturday at Glennallen Community Center at 11 a.m. A burial will take place at the Goodlataw family plot in Lower Tonsina immediately following the service with a potlatch to be held after the burial at the Tazlina Community Center Hall. Mr. Goodlataw was born Aug. 1, 1949, in Anchorage, and was a lifelong resident of Alaska. He was a member of the Tazlina Fellowship Church and enjoyed visits from friends and family and going on rides in cars whenever he could. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Martha Goodlataw; four sisters; and four brothers. He is survived by his son Victor Phillips; his sister Mae Marshall and husband Robert; and brother Johnny Goodlataw; all of Tazlina. Arrangements were entrusted to the Legacy Funeral Home Kehl's Chapel. |
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. |
Michael C. Howard, formerly of Juneau, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He was 64 years old. Mike, or as he was known to many, Howard or Mr. Howard, worked for the State of Alaska Department of Labor in many positions, eventually retiring as an Administrative Law Judge in 1999. Prior to moving to Juneau, Mike served in the United States Army, including a combat tour in Vietnam from 1970 – 1971. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. 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 arhoward25@yahoo.com., 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 |
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. |
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. |
Phil Block, Alaska resident since 1941, flew west on May 1, 2011., There will be a celebration of Phil's life at Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E. St. in Anchorage, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 5. On Friday, May 6, there will be a funeral Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Huffman Road., Phil was born in Duluth, Minn., on Aug. 12, 1930. As Phil would say, "none of us gets out of this thing alive," and went to his "great reward" in peace and dignity, after fighting the good fight for several months., Phil came north on the steamship Denali in December 1941, with his mother, Clara, during blackout conditions because of the Pearl Harbor invasion. He was 11 years old. He spent his first year in Alaska living in a wall tent by the airstrip in McGrath., Phil became interested in flying as a young boy watching barnstormers in Minnesota, and his first airplane was an RC he won in a bet in McGrath. Flying and interest in all types of aircraft became a passion in McGrath, and got worse while growing up near the Park Strip in Anchorage., Phil belonged to several pilot groups, including the Experimental Aircraft Association. Phil held private and commercial pilot licenses, had a glider rating, and was an A&P mechanic, and also IA (instructor authorized)., Phil started his working life selling the Anchorage Times on the corner he staked out by the 4th Avenue Theatre. His father Julian worked as a finish carpenter in several of the older buildings in Anchorage, including the pews and moldings in Holy Family Cathedral. Phil's mother retired as chief switchboard operator in Anchorage., Phil graduated from Anchorage High in 1948, and was the high scorer for the Eagles' basketball team that year. The team was 16-1, with Phil playing forward and his boyhood friend Bob Pfiel playing center., He owned and flew many different airplanes and served in the Air Force after completing basic training at Fort Richardson. Phil owned and operated Alaska Transport Sales in Anchorage, and was the Citabria dealer in Alaska for several years. His commercial career included A&P time with Pacific Northern Airlines, and flying for BLM, Cordova Airlines and Alaska Airlines. He flew for Alaska Airlines from 1958 to 1992, retiring after 34 years and more than 30,000 hours at the stick flying Connies, Hercules, 727s, and 737s., If you were lucky enough to ride with Phil from Anchorage to Fairbanks on a clear day with no chop, you were treated to a rare view of Mount McKinley, up close and personal. He really enjoyed treating Alaska visitors to the "Arctic Bump" when crossing the Arctic Circle. Phil was the type of captain who ran a tight ship, and kept the schedule and passenger service at the top of the list. He married Barbara, the love of his life, in 1958 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum, Wash., Phil was a devoted husband and father, and was as good a provider as a man can be. Phil was an independent man who did it his way, and always took off into the wind., He is survived by Barbara, his bride of 52 years, daughters Paddy (Vince) and Teresa, son Robert (Beth), Paddy's children John, Katie, and Kristen, Teresa's sons, Connor and Garrett, Bob's daughters Sara and Kate, and Dutch the dog. Phil also has extended family in Minnesota, California, and Oregon. Pallbearers are son Bob, longtime loyal and close friend Bill Carlson, grandsons John, Connor and Garrett, and son-in-law Vince. A true character with character, Phil will be sorely missed by all who were lucky enough to know him., Phil was preceded in death by his mother and father (Clara and Julian), and his son Phil. |
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 |
Dick was born Oct 14, 1925 in Seattle, WA to Elsie and George Eliason of Poulsbo, WA. An only child, he spent his childhood between Poulsbo, WA and Port Alexander, AK where his Dad fished salmon. He attended schools in both towns, and particularly enjoyed PA, which back in the 30's was a booming community. His stories of being a kid in PA were very entertaining., In 1939 George, Elsie and Dick moved to Sitka where he attended Sitka High School, graduating in 1943. The graduation ceremony had 3 chairs with sailor hats symbolizing the 3 young men who joined the Navy to help fight, After the war, he fished, tried a little logging, and eventually signed on as an apprentice in the Pipe Fitters union and helped build Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital., In 1950 he met Betty Gemmell from Montana as she arrived in Sitka to work as a nurse at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital. Dick married his cute nurse in 1950. They had 5 children, Greta (Tim) Ryan, George (Tammy) Eliason, Ida Eliason, Richard Jr "Botso" (Eva) Eliason and Stanley Eliason., The early years were tough, trying to feed a growing family, he was very busy owning a succession of fishing boats, after giving up the Channel Club which he and John VanHorn had built in the late 1950's. Dick also supplemented his family by hunting, working as a bartender at the American Legion and did pipefitting. He spent one winter plumbing all the Mill houses on Lakeview Drive by himself. Coincidently, a friend of the family who was remodeling his home on Lakeview Drive in the late 1980's found Dick's signature and date on the back of a piece of sheetrock., Dick entered the political arena in the early 1960's here in Sitka where he was elected to the Assembly, and eventually became Mayor. At the state level, he served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1968-1970 and 1972-1980 and as a member of the Alaska State Senate from 1980-1992. During his years in the legislature, Eliason served terms as Senate President, Chair of the Senate Rules Committee, Chair of the Legislative Council, Chair of the Senate Special Committee on Fisheries, and Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Department of Fish and Game Budget. He also served on the Senate Finance Committee the House and Senate Resources Committees. He was a long time member of the Pacific Halibut Commission., In 1981 he lost his beloved wife, Betty. On New Year's Day 1983 he married Patricia McConnell, Juneau, and added two more young adults, Bobby and Jennifer, to the family. Dick and Pat were married 28 adventure filled years, jumping between the Legislative Session, fishing, vacationing and spending time at home in Sitka with the ever growing family., Dick was a member of Mt Vertovia Lodge #18, Al Aska Shriners, Juneau Valley Scottish Rite, Past member of ANB, member of American Legion, Sitka Elks Lodge, Sitka Moose Club and the Table of Knowledge, Dick was preceded in death by his best friend Stanley Westover, his first wife Betty and his folks, George and Elsie Eliason and his good friends Bob Bell, Tiger Inman, Ray Perkins, Fred VanHorn, Art Gossan, Rick Urion, and Dick's step son, Bob McConnell., Dick leaves his wife, Pat, his 6 children, Greta, George, Ida, Botso, Stan and Jennifer Petra of L.A., 14 grandchildren Jenny Alexandropoulos, Jamey (Brandon) Marx, Jackie (Schuyler) Fischer, Jorgen, Nick (Megan) and Lindy Eliason, Cory (John) Phillips, Kelley (Brady) Fink, Shannon (Jay) Nelson, Kaley and Laurel Eliason, Garrett Eliason, and Colin and Tristan Postley, 18 great grandchildren Derek Jones, Selena, Sophia, Kostaki Alexandropoulos, Dylan and Addie Marx, Lilyann Phillips, Asher Fink, Kariel Young, Wyatt, Westin and Kohl Nelson, Julie Eliason, Elise and Gavin Dunning, Keira, Aahanah and Tyla Fischer., Dick also leaves his legislative staff/family, his widowed step-daughter-in-law Heidi Porth of WA, his sister-in-law Judie Knilans of RI and his pinochle playing buddies from the Elks., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to Sitka Fine Arts Camp/SJ or the Elks new roof fund., A memorial service and reception for Dick was held April 8th at Harrigan Centennial Hall in Sitka, AK. |
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 AVTEC, 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. |
William "Bill" Melchert, 74, of Winter, Wis., formerly of Anchorage, died Tuesday, April, 26, 2011, at Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls, Wis., Bill was born Jan. 26, 1937, in Winter, the son of Otto and Marion (Martin) Melchert. He grew up and attended school in Winter. In February 1956 he was united in marriage to Nancy Edmunds in Winter. They resided many places over the years, spending several years in Anchorage, Sutton and Fairbanks and also Spearfish, S.D. Bill had many occupations, including logging, sawmill owner/operator, and his biggest achievement was establishing General Trucking Parts and Service in Anchorage and Fairbanks. He began his business with a small shop and built it into one of the largest trucking parts and service shops in Alaska. Bill was a man of many hats. He enjoyed traveling, being on the go, his dogs "J" and Jo, the woods, revisiting old logging sites, big equipment, watching "The Idiot Box", old country music, babies and puppies, bumming with Tommy, Bob's peanut butter cookies, Mary's lemon meringue pie, and most of all his family., He is survived by his son Robert J. (Mary) Melchert of Winter; daughter Darcie (Dave) Swanson of Prineville, OR; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren; sister Ethel (Duane) Sundberg of Minnesota; sisters-in-law Caroline Melchert of Winter, Nancy Melchert of Las Vegas, Nev.; many nephews, nieces and cousins., Bill was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Nancy; son William "Billy; infant daughter; sisters Lorraine Keating, Ranelle Tressler, Betty Olson; brothers Otto "Jr." Melchert, Francis "Pole Cat" Melchert, James Melchert, Peter Melchert, Richard Melchert, Jack Melchert, Edwin Melchert., A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers memorials may directed to Flambeau Home Health & Hospice, 133 N. Lake Ave., Phillips, Wis. 54555. Pineview Funeral Service, Hayward, Wis., 715-634-4010. |
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