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ROY THEODORE SOKOL AUGUST 10, 1953 - JUNE 27, 2013 Live Life To The Fullest - Laugh Often - Love Deeply - Listen Closely - These words are how he lived his life. He had a unique gift and quality at making those around him feel so special and loved. Ted was diagnosed with skin cancer in late October of 2011, he fought the battle hard - never letting it get the best of him. He continued to live his life the way he wanted, his attitude was so admirable - always the optimist. Unfortunately his... Full story
Dean John Weeden, 82, passed away on July 17, 2013 at St. Mary's Assisted Living in Eureka, Mont. He was born on November 7, 1930 in Lynn, Mass. to Dagny Thoresen and John Sven Weeden (Widen). Age five to seventeen he lived in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his mother and step-father Ole Olsen. Dean hopped a train out west when he was seventeen years old launching his first job in the Forest Service doing seasonal work in Idaho. In 1951 he served in the Air Force as a Surgery Technician for the 452 Bomb...
Oliver Hofstad loved. He loved his wife, loved his family, loved boats, loved fishing, loved hunting, loved Alaska--and most especially that little corner of it called Scow Bay. A first generation American born to Norwegian immigrant parents, Oliver’s childhood and early adulthood was lived in and around Scow Bay. Born of a long history of sea-faring ancestors, love of boats was in his blood. At age 10, a slight exaggeration of his age to the Postmaster landed him his first job, delivering t... Full story
“What I’m going to miss most is the people.” These were among the final words Ruth Love spoke before she passed away at home on June 17, 2013. These words truly define the essence of Ruth who cherished each moment she spent surrounded by family and friends. Ruth was born on February 13, 1927, in Gridley, Calif., near Sacramento. This is the area where she met and married her first husband, John. Possessing an adventurous spirit, they decided to move to Alaska with their two young daugh... Full story
April 5, 1966 - June 1, 2013 Remember that fellow whom you would meet on the docks or see walking on the sidewalk? Who always had a smile, a wave, or a good word for you and always had a helping hand for you? That fellow was Kevin Kivisto. He was born on the fifth of April 1966 in Upper Michigan (a genuine Yooper) to Roy and Irja Kivisto. He left us suddenly on the first of June 2013 on the boat he captained and the ocean he loved. His early years were spent in Northern Michigan growing up... Full story
Carl J. Omdahl, 66, was welcomed into heaven May 24, 2013 after battling gastric cancer for 10 months. He died at home, surrounded be his loving family. Carl Jr. was born on October 18, 1946 in Petersburg, Alaska to Carl Sr. (a pilot) and Norma Omdahl (a school teacher). At age 11, following his father's death, he moved with his mom and sister to King's Garden in North Seattle, Wash. where his mother got a job teaching school. Carl attended King's Schools and graduated in 1964. He then joined... Full story
Karen Sue Flym, 68, died March 12, 2013 at her home in Homer, Alaska. Flyum was born September 18, 1944 in Tacoma, Wash. She graduated from high school and continued her education by attending beauty school. She has lived in various places around Alaska including Cordova, Valdez, Petersburg and Anchorage. Karen was self employed and was an Emblem Club State President. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex “Willie” Flyum of Homer; daughters, Rama and Charlene Flyum both of Homer; son... Full story
14-2013 Ann Fleming Wood passed away at Virginia Mason on May 14, 2013 after a brief illness. She was born Hazel Ann Fleming on July 9, 1922, to Hazel McCalip Fleming and Samuel Edgar Fleming. She attended John Muir Elementary, Fraklin High School and Oregon State University, where she was Senior Class President. At the end of the war, she married returning naval officer Raymond Charles Wood of Washougal, Wash. Ray dreamed of the Alaska salmon business and they lived in Craig in 1947 where... Full story
Michael “Ski” Joseph Musewski, 70, passed away in Sitka, Alaska surrounded by his family on Wednesday May 22, 2013. He was born to the late Michael and Anna (Sadowski) Muszewski on December 14, 1942 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Ski graduated from high school and went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard. During his tenure in the Coast Guard, Ski met his future wife Barbara (Kito) while stationed in Petersburg, Alaska and decided to lay down his roots. Family, friends, and the Ala... Full story
Curtis Arthur Fisher, 81, died on May 3, 2013 at his home in Yankton, S.D., surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Bismarck, N.D. on December 17, 1931, son of Art and Lila (Stirling) Fisher. He was raised on a farm at Hazelton, N.D. Curtis Fisher married Lorraine Keller on November 15, 1952 in Linton, ND and they just celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Together they lived in North and South Dakota, Iowa and Southeast Alaska. Curtis was a member of many groups and organizations and had...
Patricia Ann Martin, 70, went on to be an angel in heaven on May 16, 2013. She died at home looking over the Wrangell Narrows with her devoted husband, Larry Martin, at her side. She was born on May 8, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Penn. She grew up in Florida where she attended Seabreeze High School and Cosmetology School, and came to Alaska in 1970. She and Larry married in 1983, she used to say the adventure really began then. Pat loved anything to do with the outdoors – hunting, fishing, the ocean, a...
Richard Dean Carter, 74, died April 27, 2013. On January 31, 1939, Richard Dean Carter was born in a farmhouse in Cass County, Mich. to Lazelle and Grace (Kantz) Carter. Dick graduated from Constantine High School in 1957 where he played football and began a lifelong enthusiasm for high school sports. At that time, he had a '57 Chevy convertible and his passion for cars was underway. While on a Methodist Youth Group hayride he met his wife Rosemary Young of Sturgis, Mich. He would later claim...
Goldie Adelia Sivertsen, 103 passed away in Arlington, Wash. with her family by her side on May 6, 2013. Goldie was the only child born to John and Fern Ludeman on Jan. 29, 1910 in Newport, Ore. She shared happy memories of her first years in Waldport, Ore.; playing with her cousins, accompanying her father on his small ferry transporting people and goods across the Alsea River, and visiting around town with her pet rooster in her arms. She moved to Wrangell with her parents where they lived... Full story
Goldie Adelia Siversten died in Arlington, Wash. on May 6, 2013. She was 103 years old. A Celebration of Life gathering will be planned for a later date. A full obituary will follow....
Jon Arthur Stephen, 68, died April 9, 2013 in Petersburg, Alaska. He was born on June 22, 1944 to John “Jack” and Agnes Stephen in Petersburg. Agnes passed away when Jon was about three, and Jack who worked in several different capacities was unable to raise his young son. At this time, Jon moved in with his maternal grandparents John and Marie Hammer. In 1951, Jon moved in with Jim, Bev and younger “brother” Ken (Hammer). Over the next few years, the family grew to include Christi, Bob, We... Full story
Dorothy Joan Norosz, 86, passed away on April 16, 2013. She was born on April 23, 1926 to Irma and Norman Hafner in South Bend, Ind. She was the eldest daughter of six children. Though times were lean she spoke often of happy times with her family and the antics of her siblings and the neighborhood gang. Her oldest brother claims she knew how to dance when she was born. Jo loved to dance, enjoyed the outdoors, and was always ready for fun. As a teenager, she helped the war effort by working in... Full story
Elmer Arnold Martens, 96, last surviving child of Alaska pioneers Loui and Ragnhild Martens, passed away peacefully of natural causes with his family at his side on April 14, 2013. Elmer was born in Petersburg, Alaska on May 23, 1916, the fourth child of the pioneer family. Elmer played on the Petersburg basketball team and had an abiding love of the game. He was a proud graduate of Petersburg High School and wore his “Petersburg Alumni” cap to the end. He fished on the Star with his father and... Full story
Carmen Nancy Lopez, 51, Carmen entered the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage November, 2012 and remained there until she was transferred to her niece Cerise Sander’s home for hospice care. She was called home to be with her Lord on March 19, 2013. She was born on October 11, 1961 to Ethelyn and Art Lopez in Petersburg, Alaska. Her ancestry consisted of the Tlingit tribe on her mother’s side and Colombian Spanish on her father’s side. She was of the Raven moiety, her clan was Tak... Full story
John Silva, Jr. a resident of Petersburg and Angoon, Alaska, passed away on March 3, 2013 at the University of Washington Hospital in Seattle, Wash. from a short battle with cancer. John was born in Petersburg to John Silva, Sr. and Maria Perez-Silva on May16, 1949. John was a very quiet and reserved person who took his job very seriously working as the Water Plant Operator—taking care of the City of Angoon water for 34 years. He was looking forward to retirement, but instead, due to his c... Full story
Sharon Ann Gribble McAdams, 58, passed away peacefully in Petersburg, Alaska on March 15, 2013. Sharon spent her final days, per her wishes, in her hometown surrounded by her loving family, friends and co-workers. She was born on March 18, 1954 in Juneau, Alaska, the youngest of two girls born to Richard and Vera Gribble. Sharon attended and graduated from Petersburg High School. While in school she volunteered as a candy striper for The Future Nurses of America Club at the local hospital in... Full story
James D. “Jake” Abbott, age 87 died February 22, 2013 in Wabasha, Minn. He was born November 20, 1925 in Green Isle, Minn., the son of Howard and Mary (Egan) Abbott. He served four years in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during WWII, serving as a radioman on the transport ship USS War Hawk. He attended the University of Minnesota where he received a degree in Mortuary Science. He married Anne T. Flahavan August 23, 1952. The couple purchased the Wise Furniture and Funeral Home business in... Full story
Robin Verline Lane, 52, passed away February 14, 2013 after a short battle with cancer in Anchorage. Robin was born on September 12, 1960 to Roger and Judy Johnson at Fort Lewis/McChord Air Force Base. Robin also lived in Kemerer, Wyo. and Mountain Home, Idaho before graduating from Meridian High School of Idaho in 1978. Robin worked in Student Services at Boise State University for 14 years. It was a great job for Robin as it allowed her to provide her trademark care and service to many people....
Henry William (Bill) Hansen, 88, died on January 17, 2013 in Seattle. He was born in Nampa, Idaho on March 23, 1924 to Ole and Jonetta Hansen. The family moved around the Pacific Northwest, from the potato farm in Idaho to logging in southern Oregon and the Mount Shasta region of northern California all were part of Bill's early life. Bill spent his elementary and high school years in Petersburg. His Dad restored a beached fishing boat in the front yard and went halibut fishing. That is where Bill was first introduced to commercial fishing. Bil... Full story
Robert (Bob) Eiler Wikan, 74, passed away February 13, 2013 after living in Petersburg most of his life. He was born on September 23, 1938 to Eiler and Dagny (Lian) Wikan. After attending Petersburg Public Schools, he went on to receive his GED and later got certificates in Architecture and plate welding. Even as a child, Bob enjoyed working and earning his own money by babysiting, picking and selling blueberries, and he would take a row boat out to catch herring and cod to sell to the mink... Full story
Claude Frederick (Budd) Loesch, 82, died in his Beacon Woods, Fla. home on January 4, 2013. He was born to Gordon Edward and Geraldine Laura Loesch at his grandparent’s home in Erie, Pa. on November 28, 1930. He grew up in Ashtabula, Ohio and was reared by his mother and stepfather Richard Whitaker on the family farm. At the age of 15, he ran away from home and joined the Army, after convincing recruiters he was 17. He served nearly a year before being sent home and was paid to finish high schoo... Full story
