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Aril (Audi) Thormod Mathisen Jr., 75, passed on January 11, 2018. He was born in Petersburg, Alaska on November 23, 1942, the first of four children for Aril and Klara Mathisen. Summers growing up were spent fishing on his father's boat Lenor, or his uncle's boat Harmony. In school he played basketball, French horn in the high school band, was in chorus, and the honor society. He graduated with the class of 1961 at Petersburg High, and he liked coming back for the occasional reunions. After...
Ronald Lee (Pete) Beckett, 80, entered into Glory on Jan. 28, 2018. He was born to Charles and Harriet Beckett on August 7, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio – the second of four children. While attending West Carrollton High School, he joined the Naval Reserves, and he began active duty in the Navy after his graduation in 1956. He served as a boiler operator/tender on a destroyer radar ship during his two tours in the Mediterranean Sea, and he continued working as a boiler operator throughout his c... Full story
Jacob Benjamin Crain, 33 of Walla Walla Washington, passed away on January 11, 2018. He was born on November 7, 1984 in Fairbanks Alaska to Pearl and Ed Crain. Jacob grew up in Fairbanks Alaska in their family built log cabin. He enjoyed life in the interior of Alaska with his sister and friends. The family moved to Petersburg in 1995 where Jacob attended middle school and high school. He accompanied his father on many hunting and fishing adventures in the Petersburg area. He moved with his...
Alma Maria (Alvarado) Greinier, 57, passed away on January 16, 2018 peacefully in her home. She was born on May 10, 1960 in Amherst, Texas. Alma grew up in Sunnyside, Washington. She met her husband Joseph and moved to his hometown of Petersburg, Alaska in 1994 where they lived for 16 years. Alma worked as an office manager for Norquest Seafoods and Trident Seafoods in Petersburg. In 2010, Alma and Joe moved back to Washington to be closer to her girls and grandchildren. She worked in the...
Burl Weller, 73, lost his fight with lung cancer on Dec. 7, 2017 in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was born in Sabina, Ohio to Orville and Juniata Weller on Feb. 1, 1944. He had four siblings, Barbra Jenstead, Orville Weller, Beverly Morlend, and Bobby Weller. Airman Weller served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963-1966. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal for working under extremely adverse conditions, sporadic sniper fire by day and hostile attack at night, to provide security for an important... Full story
Shirley Ann (White) Stephenson was born on March 30th, 1945 in Petersburg, Alaska and passed away on December 8, 2017 after a tragic fall at her home in Palm Desert, California. Shirley was second to the oldest of four children born to Howard and June White. Shirley started and finished school in Petersburg. After graduating from Petersburg High School, she attended college in Colorado where she met Randy Stephenson. They were married in the Petersburg Lutheran Church on July 1st, 1967. They... Full story
Keith Alexander, 66, died at home in bed on July 26, 2017 in Petersburg, Alaska. He loved cribbage, music, silly jokes, his friends-not necessarily in that order-but above all else, he loved the Lord. He was fearless in sharing his faith and stood up for his beliefs, often at personal cost. He ever wanted to bring all our churches together. Keith was born in Washington, DC on Dec. 3, 1950 to James and Nadine Alexander. He excelled in school and was recognized for academics, sports, and music.... Full story
Carl K. Nordgren, 72, passed away in Georgetown, Texas in November 2017. He was born Dec. 26, 1944 to Kurt and Clara (Stolpe) Nordgren in Petersburg, Alaska. He was a Vietnam War veteran. He is survived by his daugher Ricarda Owens and his brother Ole Nordgren. The VFW in Temple, Texas held a service.... Full story
Melanie Erin McAdams, 42, passed away peacefully in Anchorage, Alaska on Nov. 29, 2017. She was born on Sept. 17, 1975 in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of "Mac" and Sharon McAdams. In October of 1979, when Mel was just four, the U.S. Coast Guard transferred Mac and his family from Mobile, Alabama to sunny Oahu, Hawaii. Mel spent 10 wonderful years in Hawaii where she attended 1st - 8th grade. In 1989 her mom Sharon McAdams moved with Mel and her brother Matthew to Petersburg, Alaska to be...
Andrew Kenneth (Ken) Slavin, 77, fought a long and valiant battle with health issues in the last years of his life and quietly passed in his sleep at his residence in Petersburg, Alaska, on Sept. 8, 2017. He was born in Yakima, Washington, on Oct. 4, 1939 to Lavina and Henry Slavin. He was a graduate of Marquette High School in Yakima. Ken's grocery career began as a box boy at Layman's Grocery in Union Gap, Washington. He worked his way up to a courtesy clerk position. Upon his relocation to...
Harry S. Sundberg, 95, a longtime Wrangell resident died September 16, 2017 in Bellingham, Washington, as a result of a fall at his assisted living facility. A memorial service will be held November 4, 2017 at 2 pm at the Wrangell Elks Club. A later celebration of Harry’s life, as well as a remembrance of his niece Lorene (Skip) Henderson, and the spreading of their ashes, will be held in May 2018 when his nieces, nephews and families can attend. Condolences can be sent to Rose Sundberg, Box 613, Wrangell, Alaska 99929. In lieu of flowers, f... Full story
Ingvald Ask, 96, died on the October 10, 2017 at Anderson House, near his home in Shoreline Washington. He was born to Andreas and Ingrid Ask in Petersburg, Alaska in 1921. Ingvald's father arrived in Petersburg from Norway in 1913, then brought his wife, Ingrid in 1917. They lived in Petersburg until 1926 when the family moved to their farm at Point Agassiz. Ingvald grew up on the farm until WWII where he served in the Army as an engineer aboard a power barge in the Aleutians. During the war...
Tora K. Thynes, 92 died on September 29, 2017 in Petersburg Alaska. She was born April 8, 1925, along with her twin sister Helga, to Theodor & Hanna Kommedal. Tora grew up on the family farm in Stavanger, Norway. She and her twin were the 6th and 7th of the family's eight children. At a very young age, Tora realized farm work was very hard and so offered to stay indoors and help her mother prepare dinner (the mid-day meal). At the same time, baking and delivering fresh baked goods that her...
Ronnie Lee Duncan, 61, was born in Stockton, California on November 8, 1956 and grew up in a loving family. After school, he joined the United States Marine Corp. and after completing his time, received an honorable discharge from the service. Ronnie worked in trucking for a while. In the late 80s, he came to Alaska and worked on factory fishing boats. Ronnie moved to Petersburg in the early 90s where he continued working in the fishing industry until getting work with the U.S. Forest Service,...
James Allen Sackett, Sr., 75, was born to Hyrom Sackett and Joyce Martin Sackett on November 21, 1941 in Aberdeen, Washington. He is one of six siblings. James belonged to the Salish and Blackfoot tribe of Montana. His career in life was logging in Alaska. He loved fishing and hunting in the Alaska wilderness. He was instrumental in gun safety and fishing skills he shared with his children. He is survived by children; James Sackett, Jr. of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, his son Timothy Bauman of Kelsco,...
Kent Miller passed away on September 22, 2017, after a remarkable 76 years of life. He was born in Petersburg to Richard and Vern Miller, both children of early Alaska pioneers. He graduated from Petersburg High School in 1959, attended the US Naval Academy and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1965. Kent and his then wife, Judy, raised four children, spending years in both Bainbridge Island near Seattle and in Ketchikan. Kent truly had a pioneer spirit. He loved Alaska... Full story
Gerald Justin Lind was born on June 26, 1925 in Everett, WA to Swedish immigrants Magda and Justin Lind. He died peacefully on September 28th, 2017 in Juneau, AK. Gerald moved with his parents at the age of four to Petersburg, AK. He attended his school years in Petersburg with some lengthy absences due to eye surgeries in Seattle, WA. Gerald graduated from Petersburg High School. He fished in the summers and was drafted to WWII after high school graduation. He served in the 10th Army Air... Full story
Steven Thomas Davis, 57, passed on the evening of September 24, 2017. In February of this year, Steve was diagnosed with stage four-lung cancer. He was born on July 28, 1960 in Portland, Oregon to Bill and Barbara Davis. At a young age he and his sisters Lynn and Cheryl started work by berry picking at the farms close to their home. During the summers Steve would play baseball on a little league team and worked odd jobs throughout his young adult life. Steve's work ethic started at a young age.... Full story
Jase Mikel Payne was born to Mike Payne and Shelly Sokol on October 17, 1992 in Vancouver, Washington. On September 11, 2017, Jase suffered a tragic accident in Petersburg, Alaska and was taken from us entirely too early. Jase was raised in Petersburg and loved the Alaskan lifestyle. He grew up playing on the beaches, hunting birds in the woods and fishing the Alaskan waterways for countless hours. His passion ran deep for the outdoors; he was always fishing, hunting or exploring...if you could...
Geneva Mary Christensen, 89, died on August 29 in Seattle, Washington after a short illness. On November 15, 1929, the world was blessed with a feisty, firecracker named Geneva "Neva" Mary Simmons. She was born in New Salem, North Dakota to Charles and Mary Fisher-Simmons. She was known for her sweet nature, enthusiasm for life, and delightful sense of humor. She had an open heart and a home for anyone in need. Her family relocated from North Dakota to Washington in 1937, where she spent her... Full story
Why do a story about a Petersburg police officer that left the department a year ago? Because the public needs to know that performance standards are being upheld and that the people that enforce the laws are doing so with integrity. Despite the far-reaching scope of the information rich digital age, it’s still possible for job applicants to present false or deceptive information to an employer. For that reason, Bob Griffiths of the Alaska Police Standards Council is at work, making a mark in the sand so good people get hired and the bad o...
Pete Martin Jr., 77 died on August 13, 2017 in Juneau. He was born to Pete Martin Sr. and Celia Martin in Kake, Alaska on August 12, 1940. Pete was the youngest of eight (8) brothers and had four (4) sisters. He had an affinity for hunting, fishing, and processing traditional native foods with his brothers and sisters. He graduated from Petersburg High School and was an avid basketball player and an outstanding member of the boxing team. In the military tradition of his brothers, Pete joined... Full story
Colleene P. Carlson Brososky, 87 passed away on December 14, 2016 at the Petersburg Medical Center. She was born to Ellery and Ann Carlson on August 18, 1929, in the Petersburg Alaska Territory. She attended business college in Terre Haute, Indiana. In her lifetime she enjoyed many different jobs including being a bookkeeper, assistant manager for Montgomery Ward, professional seamstress working in her home and various other businesses throughout Seattle. Her most prized occupation was that of...
Aaron Daniel Vincent was reunited in death with his twin brother, Matthew John Vincent, on July 16, 2017. Aaron is survived by his mother, Christi Hammer-Burrows, his bonus dad, Doug Burrows, his sister, Tami Vincent, dad and step-mom, Gene and Sandy Vincent, niece and nephew, Adonica and River Jordan as well as grandmother Beverly Hammer, Don the Great, and many cousins, aunts, uncles and to include: Wendy and Bruce Westre, Roger, Jean and Chase Hammer, Bob and Patrice Hammer, Cari and Jay...
Harriet Crocker Jackson Schirmer, M.D., 90 died at Wrangell Medical Center, Wrangell, Alaska on July 10, 2017. She was born on September 25, 1926 to Myron Robinson Jackson M.D. and Mildred Wicker Jackson M.D. in Oyster Bay, New York on the outskirts of New York City. In high school she competed in sailing and ping pong, and played flute in the band. She continued to enjoy all three activities well into her 60s. Upon entering medical school at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, she felt strong... Full story
