Richard Edward See

Richard Edward See, 63, resident of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away on Sept. 14, 2015. Born and raised in Sitka, Alaska, his parents were Thomas See and Connie See Wilkins. A University of Alaska, Fairbanks graduate, Richard held a variety of business and finance positions with the Fairbanks Native Association, Bristol Bay Native Association, BIA and Regional national banks. Alaska fishermen who financed their operations through Richard were quick to speak of his wonderful sense of humor and the confidence he conveyed to them in their commercial fishing endeavors. He worked in his later years on remote Alaska assignments and quickly assumed leadership roles during cleanup and recovery operations of grounded freighters in the Aleutian chain. Richard enjoyed cookouts and cooking up a meal for his friends and family and was often heard with a smile, "Maybe I should look into a cooking school and open up a cafe." Richard was all about his friends and family and his genuine concern for everyone he met, his easy laugh and welcoming smile will be missed by those who knew him. Richard is survived by his sons, Richard See (Krista) and Robert See (April) of Juneau, Alaska; and his daughter, Elisa See (Kurt); their mother, Colleen McNulty of Anchorage; and daughter, Carissa Livingston of Odanah, Wis.; brothers, Thomas See Jr. , Anthony See, Carl See and James Wilkins; and sister, Barbara Shaw; grandchildren, Ryan, MacKynzie, Angelo, Tia, Amaya, Daryl, Danika and Anthony Jr.; as well as many nephews and nieces. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Connie; stepfather, Robert W. Wilkins; sisters, Linda Paul, Donna Sams and Eve Wilkins; and brother, Bobby Wilkins. A celebration of his life will be held at the American Legion Post 1 at 840 W Fireweed Lane in Anchorage, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Brother Francis Shelter, where Richard donated many hours volunteering his time and sharing his love of cooking. Condolences may be sent to 8019 Country Woods Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502. -