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Norman Bailey passed away on September 1, 2022 under hospice care at Liberty Shores-Harbor House in Poulsbo, Washington. A kind-hearted man who brightened the lives of everyone who knew him, Norm died peacefully with his wife Denise at his side. Norman Edward Bailey was born on October 8, 1947 in Petersburg, Alaska to Ann and Warren Bailey. He was the fourth of their five children. Following a childhood spent in and around Mitkof Island, he graduated from Petersburg High School in 1965. After at... Full story
Karen Martin-Webster (alias Bubbles) was born on March 11, 1953 and died on August 26, 2022. She said she was one of the "Queens of the Silver Dollar" and her husband found her, won her, and brought her to his world. They had twenty-two loving years together. Karen worked as a bartender, a dog catcher, a dispatcher, she pulled green chain in a sawmill and her last job was working for Petersburg Fisheries, Inc. She is survived by her mother, daughter, grandson, two brothers, two nephews, one... Full story
Raymond Leon Olsen, Senior was born on January 25, 1926 to Oscar and Olga (Kvende) Olsen in Stanwood, Washington. He was their only child. As a young man he joined the Navy, holding the position of machinist's mate until 1946 on the USS South Dakota, one of the most decorated ships in World War II. After the military he wed Gladys Olsen (Jensen). They were the proud parents of five boys, John, Jim, Ray Junior, Bob, and Mike. They lived in Arlington, Washington, where they had a farm and raised... Full story
Leif Wikan was born in Petersburg, Alaska on March 9, 1931 to Olaf and Mette Wikan. His parents immigrated to the U.S. from Norway in the 1920s. His father was a commercial fisherman. Leif passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022. In the Fall 1949, Leif entered Washington State University where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. He returned to Petersburg every summer to work as a commercial fisherman to pay for his education and graduated in 1954 with a degree in Hotel... Full story
Donald Isabello Lucas was born on February 13, 1956 in Petersburg, Alaska to May Kuwata and Benny Lucas. Donny passed away May 11, 2022 while visiting his daughter and her family in Gloucester, Virginia. Donny was a kindhearted man who loved his family more than anything. He spent most of his days with his children and grandchildren, teaching them the importance of love and family. Donny's love for his family was so strong, he would always say he was the richest man in the world, he was rich in... Full story
Dorothy Jane (Henderson) Roundtree was an only child. She was born August 15, 1924 in Vallejo, California to Jesse Fear Henderson and Fannie Jane (Whitaker) Henderson. After graduating high school in Vallejo, she attended San Jose State University where she earned a master's degree in education. D.J. headed to Alaska in 1949 to start her teaching career and ended up in Petersburg, where she met her perfect man, Claude Lyle Roundtree, Jr. (Lyle). Lyle and D.J. were married on October 5, 1952. A... Full story
Mildred (Harvey) Fuglvog was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Washington on January 25, 2022. Mildred was born May 28, 1932 in Marysville, Washington to Frank H. and Violet (McFadden) Harvey. After graduating high school, she attended the University of Washington where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. While working at Puget Sound Blood Bank, she met her future husband Edwin Fuglvog, who was attending... Full story
Michael George Seibert died July 14, 2022 at the Petersburg Medical Center after a battle with cancer. Michael was born on the 4th of July 1948 in Longview, Washington to George and Joyce Seibert. He went to high school in Kalama, Washington and then joined the Navy, where he served aboard the USS Columbus during the Vietnam War. After the war he began logging and made his way to Alaska. Mike was often out in his skiff fishing and enjoying his Rainier beer or at the Harbor Bar telling tall... Full story
Beverly Jean Olin Hammer was born in Kalispell, Montana to Arthur and Madeline Olin. She joined her older brother Wilbur. As the oldest daughter, Bev took her role very seriously as she helped with her three younger sisters Alice, Shirley and Twila. Bev always reminisced about her younger years growing up in Montana and Wyoming. She said, "Dad was a company man, we went where the company sent us." Bev was a coal miner's daughter before it was made popular in a song. She said that they didn't... Full story
Scott Allen Hurtt was born on August 29, 1955 in Weston, Wyoming. He was one of seven children born to Frank and Janice Hurtt. He spent most of his childhood growing up in Casper, Wyoming. He grew up having a huge love for animals and enjoyed playing baseball. He graduated in 1973 and then moved to Montana in the late 1980s. In the 1990s, Scott moved up to rural Alaska to work remotely setting up and working in grocery stores. He loved learning the different cultures, communities, and getting... Full story
Sandy Ellis passed away peacefully at her home in Petersburg on Friday, May 13, 2022 with her children by her side after a short second battle with cancer. Last year she was treated by Southeast Radiation and Oncology Center in Juneau. Upon finding that the cancer had recently returned and was terminal, she was treated by staff at Petersburg Medical Center and the Home Health and Hospice Program. The gentle and thoughtful care in her last few days, as well as the support shown to family... Full story
Ray Dugaqua was born January 8, 1939, in Kake, Alaska. Ray always chuckled when he explained that he was a miracle baby. There was a terrible winter snow storm. Ray was premature. Because of the storm, Dr. Benson from Petersburg was forced to be in Kake as he was traveling from Juneau to Petersburg. Dr. Benson was able to deliver Ray successfully. As Ray tells the story, Dr. Benson put him in a shoe box and put him on the door of the oven to keep him warm and alive. Ray was raised in a... Full story
Our mother, Lois Ellen was born on August 26th, 1935 in Mandan, North Dakota to Alice and Carl Schiller. Growing up on a family farm, following the Great Depression, were challenging times in the rural Midwest: no electricity, running water or phone service. Mom could recall meager living with no money for holiday celebrations or frivolous gifts. A favorite memory was a ballpoint pen given to her when she was learning to write. Education was extremely important to her father, and he impressed... Full story
Laurel Ann Greseth passed away peacefully at her winter home in Thousand Palms, California with her family by her side after a months long battle with cancer. She had been treated by the Eisenhower Medical Center and was at home under care of Reliance Hospice. A lifelong Alaska resident, Laurel was born to Norman and Evangeline "Vange" Tate on September 15, 1947 in Ketchikan, Alaska. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1965. On June 4, 1972 Laurel gave birth to twins Guy Clifford... Full story
Patti was presented as a Christmas gift to her three brothers Bob, Dave and Jim. She was born in Vancouver, B.C. and came home to Petersburg in December with her parents Loyla and Earl Ohmer. Her childhood was a happy one. She traveled to many states visiting family and friends with her mother. Summers were spent at Bum's Retreat near Green Rocks. Her father Earl would join the family there on weekends bringing the mail and groceries from town. Her first business venture at age 12 involved... Full story
John Allen Gordon, born in Bakersfield, California in 1947 and affectionately known as The Boating Buddy, passed away peacefully in Spokane, Washington on March 25, 2022. To all who had the joy of knowing John, and even those who had only heard of him, John was undeniably bigger-than-life and full to the brim with what true riches are all about. He really was "All That!" John married the love of his life, Kathie, and in their forty-three years together they moved from Mexico to Alaska and many p... Full story
Thomas Andrew (Tommie) Willis, age 31, of Juneau, Alaska passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 1, 2022. Born in Juneau, Alaska on October 25, 1990, Tommie was raised in Petersburg before moving to Columbia, Missouri. He returned to Juneau during high school. Tommie was a state champion swimmer with his beloved Viking Swim Club. His relay team still holds the state record. He was an active boy scout, gifted and talented student, enjoyed playing drums, attended Petersburg Presbyterian Church,... Full story
Bud passed away February 26, 2022 in Palmer, Alaska. He was born May 27, 1924 in Elmwood, Illinois to Claude Sr. and Elizabeth File. The family moved west to Renton, Washington in 1938. In 1941 the family moved north to Petersburg, Alaska. Later in 1944 Bud joined the Army, completing boot camp at Ft. Richardson, Alaska, and was later stationed at Adak, Alaska. Bud was honorably discharged in 1946 as a Sergeant. Bud returned to Petersburg after his military service and worked in timber,... Full story
David Roy Lyons died peacefully at his home in Sitka on February 28, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He will be laid to rest on Wednesday, March 2, at Sitka National Cemetery in a private service. He was attended at the time of his death by his wife and dear friends and crew members Suzanne Fuqua and Jeff Robinson of Petersburg. Born in Petersburg, Alaska in 1939 to George and Mary Lyons, he was the youngest of eleven children. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Deborah, of Sitka. He... Full story
Lifelong Petersburg resident, fisherman, educator, and line cook, Roy Otness passed away at age 93 Monday, February 14th at Mountain View Manor. The 5th of 6 children, Roy was born in his parent's home on Front Street (N. Nordic Dr.) on July 29th, 1928 along with his twin brother, Ralph. Roy was born second and when he arrived, he wasn't breathing. The doctor told the nurse to "Just leave him. This poor woman has enough children!" but the nurse disobeyed the doctor and gave him mouth to mouth... Full story
Former Petersburg resident Gertrude Irene Reeser passed away peacefully at home in Yuma, Arizona on September 30, 2021. She was born August 7, 1928 to George and Evangeline Emmert in Molalla, Oregon. Gertrude grew up mostly in Sweet Home, Oregon, attending school there and in Heston, Kansas. She married Maynard Reeser of Albany, Oregon in 1946. In 1953 she boarded the steamship Baranof in Seattle with their two young daughters, sailing north to join Maynard in Petersburg. Gertrude bought the old... Full story
Doris Gregg Smith passed away from Covid on December 25, 2021, Christmas Day, at North Cascades Health & Rehabilitation Center in Bellingham, WA. She was 101 years old, just a month shy of 102. Doris was born Doris Ruth Gregg in Oak Park, Illinois on January 26, 1920. She graduated from Denison University as a Registered Nurse, then served in the Army in France as a nurse in WWII. She was a Lieutenant. She met her future husband in France, Tarleton (Tee) Smith, also a Lieutenant, from Waco, Texa... Full story
The following was mistakenly omitted from the obituary in last week’s Pilot: Myles (Mike) Harai passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 in Petersburg from congestive heart failure....
Myles (Mike) Harai was born January 27, 1933, in Kealakekua in the Territory of Hawaii to Minoru and Fusano Harai. The Harai family farmed Kona coffee on the rich slopes above Kealakekua Bay. Mike, along with his three brothers and parents, worked on their farm as a close-knit family. He loved to go fishing in Kealakekua Bay with his family and run barefoot through the coffee fields. Mike graduated from Konawaena High School in the Territory of Hawaii in 1951. He was the first of his generation... Full story
Gilbert Gunderson passed away on Dec. 22, 2021. He was born June 24, 1930, in Wrangell on Shakes Island, as was his sister Nellie Torgramsen, to Margaret Shakes and Gunnar Gunderson. Their grandparents, Chief George and Mary Shakes, cared for Gilbert and Nellie until Gilbert was 5 years old, at which time Mary passed away. From there they were sent to Juneau, where their dad worked at the AJ Mine. There Gilbert started school, which didn't go well because he couldn't speak English, only Native... Full story
