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Alan Leslie Jones
Jul 28th, 1944 - Jan 1st, 2023
Alan Leslie Jones left this world gently in his sleep early on New Year's Day 2023. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Alan was born in the Salvation Army Home and adopted by his loving parents, Allene and Gilbert Jones, growing up in the San Francisco Bay area. Alan met...
Audra Kathleen Forsgren
Sep 5th, 1925 - Jan 15th, 2023
Audra Forsgren, 97, passed away on Jan. 15, 2023. She was born on Sept. 5, 1925, in Amazonia, Mo., to Adolph and Corrine Egger. Her family moved to Kansas, Colorado, and then Oregon. where she graduated from high school in Canby, in 1942. She then went to work for the Spokane Portland and Seattle...
Cathi Jo Novotney
Nov 14th, 1953 - Dec 25th, 2022
Cathi Jo Novotney, 69, passed away in her home after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. Christmas was her favorite day of the year and she was able to spend her remaining time with family enjoying the holiday season. Cathi was born on Nov. 14, 1953, in Lacrosse, Wis. She was...
Betty Jean Pfanmiller
Jun 29th, 1935 - Jan 9th, 2023
Longtime Alaska resident Betty Jean Pfanmiller passed away peacefully, at the young age of 87, with family by her side. Betty was born in the coal mining community of MacLean Mine, Rains, Utah, and was raised by her parents Pearl and Warren Slater. In April 1951, at the age of 15, Betty with her...
Carol Anne Russell-Hansen
Sep 23rd, 1948 - Aug 5th, 2023
On Saturday, August 5th, 2023, Carol Hansen passed away peacefully, with her loving husband, Bill by her side, at the age of 74. Carol Ann Russell-Hansen came kicking and screaming into this world, on September 23rd, 1948, in Bellingham, Washington, to Donald and Betty Russell. She was her sister,...
Faye Irenen Palin
Sep 18th, 1941 - Dec 14th, 2022
Faye Irene Palin, 81, passed away after a short battle with lung cancer on Wednesday December 14, 2022 at her Wasilla home, with the love of her life, Jim at her side, along with their children, some of their many grandchildren, a great grandchild, and extended family.Faye was born at Anchorage...
Norman William Kelly
Apr 23rd, 1940 - Oct 8th, 2022
Norman Kelly P.Eng. (B: 23 April 1940 – D: 8 October 2022). Cremation has taken place. Norman spent his working years in Northern Canada and Anchorage. He was a Vice President of Pelly and Kluane Construction. In retirement, he spent his time at his condo in Anchorage and Las Vegas. Norman enjoyed...
Frank Joseph Severy, III
Jan 21st, 1946 - Jan 10th, 2021
By the time we knew about his cancer, he lived only 3 weeks. Amazingly, he had no pain! He was loving to the end. Frank was born in Alhambra, CA. At 18 he met his soul mate, Karen Bauman, at a weekend Methodist camp. He graduated from Alhambra High, got his AA degree from Pasadena City College in...
Rick Jerald VanTassel
May 6th, 1981 - Jun 16th, 2023
Rick Jerald Van Tassel, 42, died on June 16, 2023, unexpectedly in Anchorage, AK. Rick was born on May 6, 1981, in Eureka, CA to Robin Peterson and Ricky J. Van Tassel. A private viewing was held for the immediate family on June 20, 2023, at the Cremation Society of Alaska.Rick married LauraAnn Van...
Connie Lou Roe
Oct 25th, 1939 - Jun 7th, 2023
Connie Lou Roe, 83, of Anchorage, AK, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 7, 2023. She was born on October 25, 1939 in Libby, Montana.Connie spent her life surrounded by family and friends of which she had many. She is survived by her 3 sons: Larry, David & Richie; her 3 grandchildren:...
Rrita Shevawn Coleman
Dec 28th, 1985 - Jun 2nd, 2023
Rrita Shevawn ColemanDecember 28, 1985 – June 2, 202337-year-old Rrita Coleman, mother of Luigi, Aahliya, and Blue Coleman, left thisworld while being hopeful about the future. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska toMaria D.L. Coleman and James Stuart, and Spirit Father George Coleman onDecember 28,...
Robert E Miller
Jun 21st, 1939 - Apr 26th, 2023
Robert was born June 21, 1939 in Trenton, NJ, the second son of Edmund E and Marie Belz Miller. He spent a happy childhood in Trenton and graduated from Trenton High School. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, Lehigh University, and the University of Colorado. He was a member of Bethany...
Anne Lingener-Reece
Oct 11th, 1947 - Jan 15th, 2024
Anne Lingener-Reece, a loving and caring wife and mother and an accomplished artist, passed away on January 15, 2024, at home in Anchorage. Despite a long and painful battle with peripheral neuropathy, Anne made a successful career for herself as an artist and metalsmith, exhibiting and winning...
Ted Lee Henderson
Oct 20th, 1950 - Apr 20th, 2023
Ted Lee Henderson passed away on April 20, 2023 at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska after battling a stroke for 11 weeks. Ted was born to Billy and Betty (Thompson) Henderson in Bonners Ferry Idaho. He grew up in Oregon and Ephrata, Washington. He graduated from Ephrata High School in...
Brett David Klaft
Jan 23rd, 1963 - Feb 18th, 2023
Brett David Klaft, 60, of Anchorage, Alaska died suddenly on February 18th, 2023 from apulmonary embolism. His loss was unexpected and the family is deeply saddened.Brett was born on January 23rd, 1963 to Walter and Ruth Klaft in Framingham, Massachusetts.The youngest of five children, he was...
Cheryl J Robinson
Nov 20th, 1968 - Jul 4th, 2021
Cheryl Jo Robinson, 52 passed away July 4, 2021 in Wasilla. A private family service was held July 11 at Summit Lake, Hatchers Pass, followed by a celebration of life at the home of Larry and Deanna Henry. Cheryl was born November 20, 1968 in Portland, Oregon. She moved to Alaska in 2000. Over the...
MSgt William Marian Bishop, USMC-Ret.
Aug 24th, 1934 - Jun 27th, 2021
Retired Vietnam veteran MSgt. William Marian “Bill” Bishop, age 86 died on June 27, 2021, at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage with heart and kidney complications leading from a fractured bone. From the hills and mountains of Asco, West Virginia, “Marian,” as his family called him, was born to...
Michelle Lynn Lewis
Jan 30th, 1971 - Apr 26th, 2021
Michelle Lynn Lewis, age 50, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 after a 7-month battle with gallbladder cancer. Michelle was born on January 30, 1971 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Orin and Nancy Lewis. Following the death of her father, 6 year old Michelle moved with her mother to California so...
Odette A Beurrier
Jan 24th, 1930 - May 22nd, 2021
Little sister Odette passed away early Saturday morning, May 22nd. In the recent months, she had been hospitalized several times due to heart and kidney failure. She was born on January 24, 1930 in Plancher-Les-Mines, a village in the Vosges mountains in eastern France. She had one brother and one...
Rodney O'Neil Evans
Sep 28th, 1957 - Aug 12th, 2023
Rodney O’Neil Evans, 65, of Anchorage, passed away August 12th, 2023 at his home with his family by his side following a long battle with cancer. He was born September 28th, 1957 in Rapid City, South Dakota to parents Phyllis and Merrill Evans. He led an adventurous life from a young age, living...
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