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 |
Anchorage resident Albert Jacko Wassillie Jr., 57, passed away on May 3, 2011 at Alaska Regional Hospital., A visitation will take place at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E Street on Monday, May 9, 2011, followed by a service at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Zabinko will officiate. Albert will be buried in Nondalton at the St. Nickolas Church., Albert was born on July 6, 1953, in Anchorage. Raised in Nondalton, he later moved back and became an Anchorage resident again. Albert worked as a construction carpenter, firefighter and commercial fisherman along with various other jobs. Albert was a member of the Alaskan Russian Orthodox Church. He was awarded shares from Chugach Alaska Corp., The family states, "He was a carpenter. He liked to go hunting, camping, fishing and firefighting. He was a respectful person, outgoing and he had many family and friends. He always put a smile on someone's face. He will be missed by many.", Albert is survived by his daughters Colleen Patrick of Anchorage and Mildred Lupie of Kongiganak; son Hal Wassillie of Anchorage; aunt Dolly Hobson of Anchorage; grandchildren AngeleLindsey Wassillie, Thomas Glenn Lupie, Darren Scottie Lupie, Martha Marie Lupie, Sarah Julie Jean Lupie, Sean John Jayson Lupie, and Jonah Paul Andrew Lupie of Kongiganak; great-grandchild Tyesha Yvonne Darla Azean; brothers Jack and Jeffrey Hobson of Anchorage and Luther Hobson of Nondalton; sisters Martha Hobson of Anchorage, Rosanne Hobson of Fairbanks, and Mary Delkittie of Nondalton; nephews Paul Zackar Jr., Kevin Hobson of Anchorage, Lance Hobson of Anchorage, Christopher Hobson of Fairbanks, Bradley Hobson of Anchorage, Cody Hobson of Anchorage, and William "Billy" Trefon Sr. of Nondalton; along with numerous cousins, nephews and nieces., Albert is preceded in death by his father, Albert Cusma Wassillie Sr.; mother, Tootie Roehl; brother Glenn Michael Wassillie; and sister Janet Lee Hobson., Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel, |
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. |
Bertha "Aqugaq" Stalker Jennings, 68, died May 5, 2011, peacefully at home in Anchorage., She was born Sept. 23, 1942, in Noatak to the late Marie and Jacob Stalker Sr., She is survived by her husband, George "David" Jennings; son, Brian Lowe; daughter, Charlene LaFountain; many siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews; and two grandchildren., A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, with a viewing from 2 to 3 p.m., at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Burial will take place in Noatak. |
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 longtime Anchorage resident Carl Edwin Tyner, 86, died Thursday, April 28, 2011, in Albuquerque, N.M., with his wife of 63 years by his side., Carl was born Sept. 13, 1924, in Whittier, Calif., to James and Charlotte Tyner. He graduated from Excelsior High School in 1942, after which he enlisted in the, Air Corps, received training as a pilot, and flying 35 missions as a B-17 "Flying Fortress" bomber pilot in, . Among other awards, Carl received the Distinguished Flying Cross and a, for his service. His most memorable experience was being shot down over Germany, guiding his plane to friendly territory and ditching in a farmer's field, without injury to himself or his crew. Being the last to exit the plane after crashing, he was greeted by his crew, who jokingly said that it was the smoothest landing he had ever made., On June 16, 1947, Carl married Leona Jane Kiser in Lakewood, Calif., and began his 63-year love affair. Shortly thereafter, he began working for Standard Oil Company (later Chevron) as an accountant. In 1965, he moved his family from familiar California to the far away land of Anchorage. Carl retired from Chevron in 1973 to avoid a second transfer away from Alaska. He started a petroleum accounting consulting firm and became a real estate broker. Later, he joined BP, where he worked until retiring in 1985. During his career, Carl served on the board of the Petroleum Club of Anchorage and as Treasurer of the Chevron Retirees Association. He was also a Mason and member of the BP Retirees Association., Weekend camping trips at Quartz Creek Campground and fishing on the Russian River with his family were two of Carl's passions in life. He could not shake his love for the Cooper Landing area, where he and Leona later bought a cabin and spent much of their retirement with visiting friends and family. He also loved to travel with his wife, venturing to many parts of the world in retirement., His family noted that, "Carl was, first and foremost, a loving family man. He cherished the time he could spend with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. He also loved spending time with friends, and he had a wonderful sense of humor.", After being diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer's disease, Carl and Leona made the difficult decision in 2008 to leave Anchorage for Albuquerque, where he lived for the remainder of his life., Carl is survived by his wife, Leona Tyner; son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Katherine Tyner of Albuquerque; son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Kelly Tyner of Anchorage; grandchildren, Kelley McAllister and her husband Russ, Ryan Tyner and his wife, Joey, and Ashley, Heather and Allison Tyner; and great-grandchild Eryn McAllister., Carl was preceded in death by his son, Mark Tyner, and brother, James Tyner., In lieu of flowers, Carl's family asks that donations be made to the, or the, A celebration of Carl's life will be scheduled in Cooper Landing for summer 2011. |
Donald James Gallagher passed away on May 2, 2011, in Mesa, Ariz. He was 90. |
Eleanor Joyce Toliver-Williams went home to be with the Lord in College Station, Texas, on Good Friday, April 22, 2011, surrounded by loved ones., Eleanor was born Dec. 21, 1936, to Jack and Viola Ford-Toliver, in Texas., A memorial service will be at Shiloh Baptist Church, 855 E. 20th Avenue, May 9, 2011, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. A repast follows in the Shiloh gym., Eleanor accepted Christ at an early age and she stayed the course and introduced as many to Jesus Christ as her time on this Earth allowed. Upon graduating from high school, where she earned a full academic scholarship, she attended Prairie View A&M. She began each day reading the Bible and her daily Word; she then read the newspaper from front to back., Eleanor enjoyed all sports, watching them on television or live as often as she could; she would be the mother in the crowd that everyone could hear., In 1955 she married Tollie Williams Jr., and of the union she was blessed with 7 beautiful children., When her father passed, she then moved to Alaska in 1963 to be close to her older sister, Vanee, Robinson. Thus the journey begins., In 1965, Eleanor began her career at Federal Aviation Administration, cleaning the building -- no job too small. She then moved to the steno pool and on to become the first African-American woman to certify as an air traffic controller at the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center, in 1971. In 1976 it was verified and found to be true that she was the first African-American to certify, at which time she was entered into the United States history books. Her legacy did not stop there; this was merely a stepping-stone. She went on to become the first African-American woman to head up a major, en-route facility in 1994, at the Cleveland ARTCC in Oberlin, Ohio, the nation's second-busiest en-route air traffic control facility., She was inducted into the Black Aviation Hall of Fame in 2001, along with such greats as Alfred C. Anderson and several other Tuskegee Airmen., She was one of the first presidents of the Alaska Chapter of the Business and Professional Women. She is listed in the 104th Congressional Record, "Who's Who in the World," "Who's Who in America" and "Who's Who of American Women.", Eleanor received many awards: Department of Transportation Secretary's Award for Excellence in EEO, 1985; National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees C. Alfred Anderson Award, 1991; Texas Youth Advocate of the Year by Commission of Alcohol & Drug Abuse, 2001; North to the Future BPW Club's Woman of the Year, 2006; Proclamation of the Bronze Eagle, renamed the Eleanor J. Williams Bronze Eagle Award, 2011., She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, leader, mentor and a true child of God. She was committed to teaching, preaching and reaching out to as many as would listen. A true pillar in every community in which she lived, she left her mark where ever she went. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, she was always in a teaching mode, and as she learned she would share her knowledge with others. She believed that what God has for her, He has for her and what He has for others, He has for them, and if you could reach out and touch one person you can make a difference. "You cannot be stopped, if you are willing to keep trying," she would say., Her quote of late was "I am too old to die young; I have lived a long full life.", Let us all learn to get along and work together.", She is survived by her seven children, Rodrick L. (Washington), Viola Kaye Smith, Darryl D., Eric R. and, Kenneth R. (Alaska), Dana D. and Sheila Anne (Texas); 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Vanee Robinson, Iris J. Scott, Marjorie Thompson (Lee) and Mary N. Maddox; uncle, Alandrus Peterson; aunt, Christine Ford-Jenkins; a host of nieces and nephews, many cousins and many, many friends and close associates., Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Toliver; ex-husband Tollie, Williams Jr.; two grandsons, Marcus Larry Watkins and Robert London Smith III; and many nephews, and nieces, Larry Toliver, Darnell Toliver and Vanee M. Marshall, to name a few., Eleanor's grandson, Marcus Larry Watkins, was laid to rest with her April 30, 2011. |
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. |
Frank Schwantes was born Nov. 24, 1925, on a farm in Spencer, Wis., to father George Schwantes and mother Louise Schwantes. He was the eighth out of 10 children., He attended school in a rural, one-room schoolhouse. As a boy, he would go to school early in the winter and start the fire in the wood stove to earn extra money. Growing up, his brothers and sisters nicknamed him Chris after Christopher Columbus because he always said that when he was old enough, he would leave the farm and go see the world. It seemed ridiculous at the time, but at the age of 19, go he did., He started his journey in the, as a medic and served in various Navy hospitals in the Western U.S. His travels continued from there and took him to every continent on Earth. After the Navy, he went to work in Guam as a medic for a construction company. At the time Frank was finishing his duty, his father George had given up farming in Wisconsin and was working seasonally doing construction in Alaska. Frank went to Alaska to be with his dad and seek out his fortune. He made Alaska his home for most of 35 years., This is where he married Marilyn (Milne) Schwantes and raised two sons, Chris and Joel Schwantes. While in Alaska, Frank and Marilyn started a general construction company and built single family homes, condominiums and apartments. Today, the family owns and operates most of the complexes they built., Frank's second home was Hawaii. As a child, he fell in love with the South Pacific, and during the 1970s and '80s he and his wife put deals together to build condominiums in Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Despite finishing the projects and returning to Alaska, Frank left a big part of himself in the islands, and he spent much of his time there throughout the rest of his life., In 1983 Frank and Marilyn bought an apple orchard in Orondo, Wash., where, in "retirement" he started a new career as an orchardist. Frank loved to garden and grow things, and he really enjoyed seeing all the apples every fall., During his later life, Frank and Marilyn traveled extensively, allowing him to see all those things he wanted to see as a boy. Even though Frank spent his life exploring and experiencing new places and things, his Midwestern roots were very important to him. He traveled yearly from wherever he was back to Spencer for the Schwantes family reunion, which often drew nearly 200 of the Schwantes family from all over the country., Frank played just as hard as he worked. He was an avid tennis player, skier, scuba diver and pinochle player. Above all, he was a devoted family man, known by his wife, children and grandchildren as someone you could depend on no matter what -- this was true right up to the end of his life., Frank Schwantes died peacefully in his home in Orondo, Wash., on April 28, 2011, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his youngest son Joel, his wife Carol and their children, Jamie, Nick and Tori, as well as his oldest son Chris, his wife Roberta and their children Allie, Ariel and Cayley; one sister, Carolyn Melim, Chicago; one brother, William Schwantes, Port Edwards, Wis., and numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was a loving and thoughtful husband, father and grandfather, and he will be greatly missed by all., A remembrance gathering will be held at his home at a later date. A second remembrance gathering will be held at the home of his son in Palmer, and a memorial service will be held this summer in Spencer, Wis. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee. |
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 |
George William (Bill) Bartholomew passed away on Good Friday, April 22. Bill went the distance in a battle that started with heart disease in 2008 and cancer in 2010. He fought the battle quietly and courageously, and his final days were spent with family and friends at his side in his Lemmon, S.D. home., Bill was born to George and Bessie Bartholomew in Philip, S.D., on July 28, 1944. His family moved to Lemmon in 1946, and Bill attended St. Mary's Elementary School and Lemmon High School. Though small in stature, Bill was an outstanding, tenacious athlete and played basketball and baseball . He attended Forest Lawn Mortuary School to pursue a degree in mortuary science. Upon completion of these studies he helped Bud Hall Funeral Homes in Philip and Pierre, then moved to Alaska in 1966 to start his professional career. He later joined the Anchorage Borough Fire Department in 1969., He was an avid outdoorsman and loved bow hunting, fishing, golf and baseball. Bill was also very active in the summer collegiate baseball programs in Alaska, and was past president and general manager of the Mat-Su Miners Baseball Club., Bill married Liz Bell in 1970; Liz died unexpectedly in 2008 while attending to Bill during his recovery from heart surgery., Bill retired from the Anchorage Fire Department in 1993 with the rank of captain and began splitting his time between Alaska and South Dakota, following the hunt seasons. After Liz's passing Bill became close to her widowed sister Lois, and she and Bill gradually became a couple. Lois was instrumental in getting Bill through his heart rehab and cancer treatments., Bill is survived by Lois, and his three adult children, Wayne Bell, Brandon Bartholomew and Donna Roofe and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by six brothers and four sisters., Bill was very supportive of youth activities and in lieu of services would like memorial donations to be sent to Pheasants Forever 1783 Buerkle Cir. St. Paul, MN 55100 -- Grand River Chapter #746 -- youth hunt., An online guestbook is available at |
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. |
Georgette Marie Cheek was born on Oct. 24, 1923, in San Francisco to Marie and Julian F. Nollet and she passed over peacefully on May 4, 2011., Georgette had lost her loving mother, Marie, when she was 4 years old and so spent her childhood years with her aunt and cousins in Belgium. At age 10, Georgette returned to live with her father, Julian, and his new wife on a farm near San Francisco., When she was 18, she met her lifelong husband, Joseph A. Cheek, a sergeant in the U.S. Army, whom she married after a two-week whirlwind courtship., Soon after the wedding, Joe shipped out to the island of Saipan, where he was stationed for the duration of World War II. After the war, Georgette and Joe relocated to Los Angeles where they started a family. Daughter Darlene and son Allen were born in Los Angeles. In 1951, the family drove the Alcan Highway, first settling in Anchorage and later in Fairbanks. Their son Albert was born in Anchorage and son Curtis was born in Fairbanks., Georgette never had a bad thing to say about anyone. She was a kind soul, loved to read and graduated with her son Allen from the University of Alaska in 1972., Georgette loved children and animals and throughout the years helped raise other people's children when their parents were going through hard times and couldn't care for them, sometimes for weeks or months and sometimes for years., Georgette was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; and sons, Albert and Curtis., She is survived by her daughter, Darlene; son, Allen and daughter-in-law, Rufina., A viewing is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m., today, Saturday, May 7, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 1 p.m. The Rev. Basil Lek will officiate., A celebration of her life will follow the service in Murphy Hall., Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. |
Fairbanks resident, Georgette Marie Cheek, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 201, at Caring Bridges Assisted Living Home., A Mass of Resurrection will be held Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A reception will follow., Burial will be held later this Spring at Northern Lights Memorial Park., A full obituary will be announced at a later date., Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. |
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. |
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 |
Longtime Alaska resident and educator James Milton Henry Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 7, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, May 13, at Anchorage Baptist Temple, officiated by Dr. Jerry Prevo., Jim was born Oct. 9, 1932, in St. Louis, Mo., to James and Kathleen Henry. His formal training was acquired at Carson Newman College in Tennessee, the University of Montana and the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he was also a faculty member and trainer of many Alaska rural teachers., The military brought Jim to Alaska by way of Korea in 1953, and he said so many times, "I have found the promised land!" Aside from his professional years in the state operated school system and the Anchorage School District, Jim was an avid outdoorsman, pilot, yachtsman, writer and artist. He had hunted in Alaska, Africa, Australia, Texas and Wyoming to name a few., After Jim became homebound he spent his time finishing his writings and paintings that he started as a young man. He amazed everyone who knew him with his accepting attitude, compassion and kindness as well as his strength, fortitude and determination. Those left who knew and loved Jim will miss his deep quiet love, unswerving loyalty and vast knowledge of many things., Jim is survived by his longtime companion, Peggy Hayes; son Shaun Henry; (fiancee, Turquoise) and her children, Christian and Trinity of Anchorage; brother, Larry (Shelda) Henry of Bondurant, Wyo.; sister, Carole Robinson of Nashville, Tenn.; and brother-in-law, Barry Brown of Gallatin, Tenn. Jim also leaves his extended family -- his beloved Destiny (8 years) and her mom, Kellie Fornes, of Anchorage; Outen and Karen Kipp of Killeen, Texas., Both his parents and his sister Patty (Barry) Brown preceded him in death. ., Jim was cremated at Witzleben Funeral Home and his ashes will be scattered on the deck of the "Destiny Lynn" in Prince William Sound., In lieu of flowers, the family request friends consider donating to a charity of their choice. |
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. |
Former Alaska resident John Robert Roach died Monday, April 18, 2011, in Hilo, Hawaii. He was 65. |
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. |
Former Anchorage resident Lois Ellen Bruck, nee Guthrie, 90, passed away peacefully on April 16, in Sequim, Wash. She was born in 1920, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and was the youngest of eight children., In 1953, Lois moved to Alaska to be with two of her sisters and their families and soon met and married Al Bruck. In 1954 they moved to Juneau for four years where Al worked for the state headquarters, Alaska National Guard. Al started his career with the CAA/FAA in 1958, which took them back to Anchorage. For the next 32 years, Lois was the consummate hostess and tour guide to VIPs and new FAA families arriving from out of state and was recognized by the FAA for all her years of service in this manner at Al's retirement in 1985., Once Al retired, they moved to Washington state, where they settled in Sequim and she reconnected with many FAA friends and made many new friendships through her P.E.O. Chapter. Lois shared a love of bird-watching and instilled a lifelong love of birds in her children and many others around her., Throughout her life, Lois was active in a multitude of philanthropic organizations and was a life member and past president of Auxillary #4, Pioneers of Alaska, Episcopal Church Women and P.E.O., Chapter E (Anchorage) and Chapter H (Sequim)., Lois was preceded in death by her seven siblings and survived by her husband of 57 years, Al. She is also survived by her four children, daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jim Ingalls; son, John Bruck; daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Gary Hammond; and daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jeffrey Callahan. Lois is also survived by daughter-in-law, Marguerite Johnson, and grandchildren, Jack, Richard, Kristy, Eric, Melissa, Danielle and Sara., A memorial was held in Sequim on April 20, and her remains will be scattered in Alaska later this summer., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to International Bird Rescue, 444 West Ocean Blvd, Ste 777, Long Beach, CA 90802 (501 [c]3). |
The angels descended and wrapped Lora Lee Harding in their arms to bring her to the glorious place of no pain or sorrow on April 22, 2011., Lora, 43 years young, was born in Flemington, N.J., on April 19, 1968, to Elaine Pitka of Fairbanks and George H. Harding Jr. of Travelers Rest, S.C., Those who have preceded her in passing are: her late grandfather and grandmother, Harry and Laura Pitka; uncles, Sherman Pitka and James King II; cousin, baby Jones; grandfather and grandmother, George and Abigail Harding., Lora is survived by her daughter Jordan E. Harding, her son Gregory J. Erhart, mother Elaine F. Pitka and brother Nezekiel H. Pitka, all of Fairbanks; she also leaves a brother, Kenneth A. Harding (Marci) of Point McKenzie and children, Jena Harding (Bruce) and daughter Sharae; Laresa Goguen (Jonathon) and children Trystin and Haiden; Cara Jones, (Mike) and children Trinity and Christian; son James L. Harding, Lani and Kenneth E. Harding., Other family members: her grandmother Elsie King; uncle Richard King; aunt Elsie M. King and children Joseph and Leslie Brooks; aunt Regina Eagleton and children Darin Eagleton and Nancy Oliver (Jim) and daughter Julie; aunt Elizabeth Forsberg and son Cy Two Elk; aunt Valene Kotongan (Terry) of Unalakleet with cousin Emma Forsberg (Dan) and children Tyler and Marina, all of Alaska., The state side relatives include: her father George H. Harding Jr. and sister Mary Harding of South Carolina; uncle Michael and children Derek, Brent, Racheal and Sean of Colorado and Wyoming; aunt Maryann Charos (Angelos) and children Nickolas, Alexandra, Melanie (Mark) Nelson of New Hampshire; great-aunt Nancy Jones, children Mark Jones and children Michael and Jacquelyn; Jeffrey Jones and daughter Samantha; Jennifer Rider (Greg) and son; cousin Tiffany (Jamison) Pollack, all of Georgia. In addition, Lora is survived by another set of grandparents, Lewis and Lillian Pinkham and their children Daniel, Christine, Timothy and their families all of the East Coast. She also had a close friend who she considered her sister, Sandy Sands of Durango, Colo. Her friends and extended family relatives are too numerous to list but they all held a special place in her heart., She grew up in New Jersey, Colorado, Oregon and then in 1979 she moved to Ruby, where she graduated in 1986 from the Merriline A. Kangas School where she was on the cross country ski team, receiving numerous first-place trophies and medallions. She loved Spring Carnival in Ruby and entered the snowshoe race and dog team race., Lora attended college in Washington State and the University of Alaska where she was working toward an associate in applied science degree in applied business., Lora worked for a tourist establishment, the Grizzley Bear, U.S. Airport Security and then the U.S. Postal Service where she had to memorize hundreds of ZIP codes to be eligible as an applicant., Lora was very kind hearted and always took time to say "Hi and how are you doing" and had a smile for everyone. She found enjoyment in visiting her friends and playing Bingo., She will be greatly missed by all who loved her and memories of the good times will remain in our hearts forever. May our sweet angel rest in peace., 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. |
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. |
Rita Harris died at home surrounded by family on April 17, 2011, of a quick-moving cancer., A celebration of her life will be May 28, 2011, on the beach at Anchor Point, where the family had many happy memories., Rita was born July 28, 1959, in Berlin, N.H., to Maurice and Germaine Dube. She moved to Anchorage in 1984 and never left., Rita loved animals, people and children, especially her "two little sweeties" Davina and Trina. She was loved by many and had many friends., She loved the outdoors and planting her flowers, a fantastic housekeeper, there was always a welcome in Rita's house. She was a devoted mother to her boys and wonderful wife. She is sorely missed., Rita is survived by her husband, Scott, and two sons, Scotty and Brian., She was preceded in death by her father and mother, and her brother Daniel Dube. Rita's final resting place will be the beach at Anchor Point, where her ashes will be scattered., Memorial donations may be made to the "Taylored Team" at Taylored Restorations in their, for cancer in the name of Rita |
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. |
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Wasilla resident, Ronnie Lee Bowe, 39, passed away May 4, 2011, at Mat Su Regional Hospital in Palmer., A Celebration of Life service in honor of Ronnie will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Valley Funeral Home Chapel, 151 E. Herning Ave., Wasilla, with a visitation for family and friends at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at Wasilla-Aurora cemetery, with a reception for family and friends after the services at the Wasilla Sports Center., Ronnie was born May 30, 1971, in Florence, Ariz., son of Roy John Bowe III and Barbara Ann Barrett., He loved to rebuild old cars, his computer games and hanging out with his family at Hatcher Pass., His family said Ronnie was a good friend to everybody, and his wife, Kristen, said he was her best friend; he loved his girls more than any dad, and admired their intelligence and creativity. He loved his parents endlessly, playing cards with his mom and working on cars with his dad., His girls Noel and Melanie wanted to share what their dad meant to them, and Noel said, "He was an amazing person to be around and a great role model; I will never forget him and will always remember the last time I got to hold his hand or the last words we had." His daughter Melanie said, "I'll never forget the things he taught me or the times we spent together; he'll always be in our thoughts and hearts, looking after us, and I'll always love him; he was the best father that I could have asked for.", Ronnie is survived by his wife, Kristen Maureen Bowe, of Wasilla, and his girls, Noel Marie and Melanie Abigail Bowe; his mother and father, Barbara Ann and Roy John Bowe III; his brother, Roy John Bowe IV; sister, Deanna Mae Faulkner; and many extended family and friends., He was preceded in death by his aunt Debra Bowe and his two sets of grandparents., In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ronnie Lee Bowe Memorial Fund, Acct.# 8226738394, at any Wells Fargo Bank., The family was cared for by Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla. |
Former Alaskan Virginia A. Alexander, a six-year resident of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully with her children at her side at the age of 90 years young., After 27 years in Alaska, she and her husband Don relocated to Las Vegas in early 2002. She always loved to tell people she met, "in our hearts, we never really left Alaska." Born and raised in Salt Lake City she spent her early family years in Los Angeles, where she married and raised her two daughters., She and her husband, Don, lived in L.A. until moving to Alaska in 1975., While in Alaska, Virginia spent many years with the Fish and Game Department until retirement. She loved the outdoors and nature, although her passion was her family and her cat, Sweetie. The comment most often heard when people spoke about Virginia was her discipline, her perfection, her intelligence but mostly her sweet and caring attitude. She also loved playing cards, more specifically bridge and Texas hold 'em. Even though she played very well she would remark that she played mostly for the interaction with other people and not for the competition. "I don't think so," family says. According to her friends and dealers at several Las Vegas casinos, her competitive spirit was paramount., Her passing was preceded by the death of her husband, Don, who died in August of 2005., Virginia leaves her two daughters, Cindy Leonard of Nevada and Lynn Brandon of Alaska and Nevada. She also leaves her grandchildren, Christopher Brandon, Jennifer Hanks; and her three great-grandchildren, Dustin, Brandon, and Gabrielle, all who reside in Alaska. There is a memorial being planned to take place in Alaska later in August. |
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. |
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