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Alvah Clark Buswell - July 31, 1951 - May 19, 2024

Departed: 05/19/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Longtime resident Alvah Clark "Buzz" Buswell III, died at his home of natural causes on Sunday, May 19th, 2024.Born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 31st, 1951, to parents Alvah Clark ‘Skip’ Buswell Jr (a marine architect and World War II veteran) and Lucille "Molly" Klem (the daughter of Mat-Su Colonists). Buzz, along with his two siblings, came to Alaska in 1961 with his parents return.

Like many men his age was caught up in the automotive sub culture of the 60s and built and owned several performance cars over the years and remained a life -long enthusiast. In his later years he became interested in heavy trucks and considered his T-600 Kenworth his last ‘hot rod’. He was a fan of 60s rock and enjoyed electronics.

While attending Chugiak High school, Buzz met his wife, Stacey Buswell (Knight) and they married in 1972.

He opened Mark IV Enterprises in 1975; a construction and electrical contracting company that serves Alaska to this day. His clients included some of Anchorage's most colorful and prominent builders and developers over the years.

Buzz was very proud of his number of children and their accomplishments and would tell you about them as soon as he had the chance. A large and sometimes imposing man, he was bluntly honest, opinionated, and a highly intelligent problem solver. His need to problem solve led him to dabble in local politics over the years where he served on the Birchwood Community Council and later on the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission and the Wasilla City Council.

Buzz was preceded in death by his parents, his younger brother Robert Braden Buswell and his grandson Clifford "Junior" Buswell. He is survived by his wife Stacey, his sister April Zelenka, his seven children and 23 grandchildren.

A service will be held at the LDS Wasilla Stake Center (Dellwood Avenue) on June 1st at 2PM.

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Elizabeth Gilman - October 28, 1965 - May 13, 2024

Departed: 05/13/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Lifetime Alaskan and devout christian Elizabeth Elaine Christensen Gilman Passed on May 13, 2024 at Matsu regional hospital in the presence of family

and friends. Liz as she was affectionately known by friends and family. Liz was born in Anchorage on October 28, 1965. She grew up in anchorage and the village of Port Heiden on the Bering sea coast of the Alaska peninsula. She was a proud Alaskan aleut native from Bristol Bay. She schooled in Anchorage and summers in Port Heiden where she commercially fished and worked with families guide business. Graduating from Dimond High she went to work for Hilton hotels and became a stewardess in Vancouver, She lived in Vancouver for a few years and moved back to Alaska where she met her husband and companion of the past 24 years Zachary Gilman. They had 4 children together

and built a home and raised their children in Wasilla. Elizabeth was Preceded in Death by her father (Macarlo Chistensen Sr, and

beloved younger sister Delores Christensen Anderson. Daughter to Virginia Graham and mother to Candace Christensen Celis of Queens creek AZ, Michael Petitt of Anchorage Ak,Timothy Christensen of Fairbanks AK Simon Gilman. Zachary Gilman Jr, Maryann Gilman and Isabella Gilman and step son Jonathan Gilman of Wasilla Ak. Grandchildren Christian Celis, Reyna Celis, Jeter Celis, Caleb Petitt and Noah Petitt. Brothers Michael Graham of AZ Macarlo Christensen Fbks step siblings Doyle Graham .Curtis

Graham, Ruthann Orloff and Holley Matson. There will be a funeral service Saturday May 25 2024 at !:00 pm at VFW Post 9365

301 E Lake Ave. Wasilla Ak 99654 Followed by a potlatch at the same location

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Eloise Lamb - October 29, 1925 - May 10, 2024

Departed: 05/10/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Eloise Lamb, 98, passed away / went to be with the Lord / in early morning on Friday, May 10th, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She had dementia for many years but could still recognize and remember some people. She went blind three(3) years ago, but still maintained her cheerful demeanor until a few days before her passing. She was born in Yakima, WA and lived there with her parents, Arthur and Charlotte Mackey, brother Chuck, and cousin B.J., until she went away to college. She graduated from Univ. of Washington in 1947, joined the Catholic Church and married her 1st husband in 1949, then had 4 children in 5 years (1950-1955): David(Laura), Pat(Jane), Nancy (Frank) and Tim (Sabrina). She brought the 4 children to Alaska in 1957 while trying to save her marriage. Her 1st marriage ended in 1958 or 59. Meanwhile she used her degree in Sociology to do Social work for the State of Alaska , from 1958 to 1971 when she retired. She met & married Johnny Lamb in 1961, and he proceeded to lead her on many adventures including moose hunting on their honeymoon, taking a huge boat down the Mississippi (and sinking it in the Gulf of Mexico), living and commercial fishing in Yakutat, Ak, and farming/ranching in Arkansas. They returned to live in Washington from 1977 to 1997, then came back to Alaska to live permanently. In the interim they spent many winters in Arizona. Eloise had left her faith in 1961, and renewed it in 1972, then desired a closer relationship with the Lord and in 1977 started attending a church that met in an earth-sheltered house in an orchard in Wapato (close to Yakima) which later became part of the Evangelical Orthodox Church, and in 1987 entered the Antiochian Orthodox Church with a large group of other churches. Then when Eloise and Johnny moved back to Alaska she faithfully attended St. John Orthodox Church in Eagle River. Eloise had many friends and relatives in AK, WA & AZ, some of it because she would listen and offer help. Her last 4 years were spent in the Assisted Living Program at the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center on Birchwood Road. She was thankful for such a great facility and was appreciative of the staff who took good care of her up to the end. She was predeceased by her parents, brother & cousin, and by her husband Johnny (2003) and beloved grandson, Alex (2023). She is survived by her 4 children, and by her ten grandchildren: John, Josh(Leslie), SerAnna(Craig), Joe(Hillary), Peter(Karen), Mara (Eddie), Eli (Skyla), Katelin (Marc), Garrett(Howard),and Charlie. And also survived by 12 great-grandchildren: Gabe, Lauren, Mikell, Lauren, Madison, Luke, Henry, Silas, Forrest, Zygmund, Patrick & Ben, And by Mary Levy, her closest friend since their days as co-workers in Anchorage. The Funeral will be at Saint John Orthodox Christian Cathedral on Monastery Drive in Eagle River on Thursday, May 16th. Priests serving are Father Robert & Father Marc, Deacons are Joseph, Kevin & Pat (her son). Since she passed away in Orthodox Bright week (the week after Pascha/Easter on Orthodox calendar), The service will be somewhat shorter than usual with special verses being sung/chanted, Visitation will be at 3:30 with volunteers reading the Psalms, then Funeral at 4:30 with burial across the street at the St.John's cemetery after the funeral, and a ‘mercy meal’ in the Sts.Mary & Martha fellowship hall downstairs with an opportunity to share remembrances. For those friends and family who are not able to come to the service, it will be live-streamed at StJohnAlaska.org.

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John Arnold Japp - October 03, 1957 - April 19, 2024

Departed: 04/19/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: John Arnold Japp age 66 passed away on April 19th, 2024 of a stroke at the Mat-Su Regional Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1957 to Arnold and Nancy Japp in the City of Little Falls, Minnesota. John Japp grew up in Blachly, Oregon with his brother Jerry and sisters Bonnie, Barb and Emily. John graduated from Triangle Lake High School in 1976 and loved to play varsity football. He later moved to Alaska in 1978 to live with his uncle Bud and worked for the Young Adult Conservation Corps where he met and married Linda Kakaruk in 1979. John is survived by his Ex wife Linda Kakaruk, Sons Henry L. Kakaruk, Paul A. Japp and daughter Daisy M. Japp. Grandchildren Zoe Kahler, Darrius Smith, Angela Kakaruk and Dawson Mcginnis.

John loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. John also loved hunting, fishing, camping, berrypicking, barbequing and watching football with family. John worked as a logger in Oregon and continued that legacy from his father. After moving to Alaska working on restoring and maintaining trails through the Conservation Corps, John completed the Forest Technician Training in Seward, Alaska. Later, John worked as a Tire and Automotive Technician in Anchorage and Wasilla Alaska. John could tell anything you needed to know about tires and was a jack of all trades.

Before passing he loved spending his free time with family and friends, always ready to help any family member with any outdoor adventure, cabin building or automotive needs. John loved his family, and he was a great provider ensuring the freezer always had fish, meat and berries to eat. Memorial service for John Arnold Japp is being held at the Wasilla Heritage Chapel, 1015 S. Check St. Wasilla, AK 99654, viewing at 1pm, Service at 2pm with a Burial at the Palmer Cemetery at 4:30 pm AKST.

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Deborah Ann Bross - October 16, 1965 - April 18, 2024

Departed: 04/18/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Wasilla resident, Deborah Ann Bross, 58, passed away on April 18, 2024, at MatSu Regional hospital, Alaska. Deborah was born October 16, 1965 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Duane and Catherine Geiger. She graduated Valedictorian from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Deborah worked at Denali Family Care for many years as a Certified Nurse Assistant.

She loved her job and helping her patients.

She is survived by her three daughters, Amanda Wiehe of Palmer (son-in-law Chris and grandson Brandon), Tabitha Holyfield, Mariah Bross, and son Luke Bross, all of Wasilla, Alaska.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Deborah loved doing craft projects, watching movies with her family, baking special treats and gardening.

She suffered from pancreatic cancer for six years, fought with bravery and integrity. Deborah’s love for her family, generosity, kind heart and thoughtfulness was an inspiration to all who met her. She touched many lives.

The family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. A date for a celebration of life is TBA.

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Louis Lacher - September 30, 1934 - April 17, 2024

Departed: 04/17/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Louis R. (Bob) Lacher spent his final hours among those who loved him, in his home on Wasilla Lake. Bob arrived in Palmer as an infant with his parents from Idaho. His colorful Alaskan life included attending first and most of second grade at Independence Mine where his family lived, and his father worked. Bob graduated high school in Palmer and worked at many jobs, the Alaska Railroad, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Matanuska Creamery, Jonesville Mine and finally a thirty-year run at Matanuska Electric Cooperative. He married Barbara Ann Lacher, a beautiful union that lasted until her death in June of 2023. His three children provide these final thoughts; With his passing there is new hope, the discomfort of uncertainties fall away, freeing us to begin reassembling our most cherished memories any way we wish. We will embrace his death as we did his life. We will be his eyes so he will miss nothing. We will be his voice and share his wisdom. We will, with his memory as our guide, carry forward his humble spirit, and with it his generosity, civility, kindness, and his unconditional respect for his fellow man. And if we do these things, we will have fulfilled his greatest wish for us. His life then complete, he will miss nothing because we live on in his place, trying as we may to understand, and then become, just a little of what he was.

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Nancy Lou Little - April 26, 1946 - April 14, 2024

Departed: 04/14/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Longtime Alaska resident Nancy Lou Little, 77, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, in her home.

A service will be held at First Baptist Church of Palmer, 1150 East Helen Drive Palmer at 2:00 pm on April 26th. A coffee and tea reception will follow.

Nancy was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on April 26, 1946, to Robert and Nancy Nees. She grew up in Denver, Colorado, and later attended Hardin Simmons University where she met her husband, Glen Little. They were married on August 28, 1966. Through the life of ministry with Glen, she moved to Arizona, Colorado, Texas and eventually Palmer, Alaska in 1977. In time, Nancy became a first-grade teacher at Swanson Elementary in Palmer, Alaska. Nancy served the immigrant community as an ESL and citizenship teacher. Between her service at church and as a beloved educator, mother, and grandmother, Nancy’s life was a gift to all who had the benefit of knowing her love and friendship. Nancy always acted in grace, perseverance, and hope, living by faith even in the hardest of times. She embodied this verse: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17. Her love of life and for others was a gift that never wavered.

Nancy is survived by her beloved husband, Glen Little, and her daughters Allison Little and Mary Sarr. She is also survived by grandchildren Elliese, Emily, Sophie, Ruby Wright and Luka Rose, Amadou and Kine Sarr. She is also survived by her favorite and most loved grand dog Dodge. She is survived by her brother, Mike Nees. Predeceased family includes her parents Alice and Robert Nees and her brother Randy Nees.

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Mary Dolores Morris - January 25, 1939 - April 14, 2024

Departed: 04/14/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Dolores Morris.

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William Donnelly - July 18, 1935 - April 11, 2024

Departed: 04/11/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Wasilla resident, William Donnelly, 88, passed away on April 11, 2024.

William was born July 18, 1935 in Providence, Rhode Island to Walter and Ruth Donnelly.

He lived in Providence R.I. until 1961 then moved to Coventry R.I. until 1964, then moved to Scituate R.I. until 1983. He relocated to Seminole , Florida until 2020 and then to Wasilla, Alaska. William worked at R.I Carbide Tool Co, as a tool designer, from 1951-1983. He relocated to Florida in 1983 and worked at US Gold until he retired in 1998. William loved his family. He was a husband, father and grandfather. He was quick to help family and friends whenever there was a need. He was loving, caring, selfless and generous to everyone. He is in Heaven now with his beautiful wife, Betty. I am sure he was greeted by Jesus and Jesus said; “Well done good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21

He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty, his parents, Walter and Ruth Donnelly and his brother Peter Donnelly.

He is survived by: daughter, Ruth McGaughey of Wasilla; son, William Donnelly of Moruya, Australia; grandchildren, Danielle Martin, Jennifer Beaucage, Rachel Beaucage and Blake Donnelly; great grandchildren, Michael Reopelle, Joseph Reopelle, Jonathan Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Charles Grose, Mackenzie Martin, Natalie Martin and Kristine Tardif.

Family and friends will be notified when a date has been set to visit and celebrate William’s life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Legacy Funeral Home.

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Kelli Ann Ray - November 29, 1971 - April 10, 2024

Departed: 04/10/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Kelli Ann Ray.

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Victoria Jean Pershall - April 03, 1965 - April 10, 2024

Departed: 04/10/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Victoria Jean Pershall.

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Della Corrine Forselles - April 19, 1966 - April 08, 2024

Departed: 04/08/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Della Corrine Forselles.

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Robert Woodrow Wright Jr. - February 10, 1966 - April 07, 2024

Departed: 04/07/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Robert Woodrow Wright Jr. son, brother, and father, passed away suddenly on April 7, 2024, from Cardiac arrest. He was 58.

He was the beloved son of Bob and Alma Wright of Wasilla, Alaska. Brother to Tina Wright Brown, Austin, Texas, and father of two boys Ryan Wright of Eugene, Oregon and Nathan Wright of Wasilla, Alaska.

Robert grew up in Payette, Idaho and there he learned the joys of upland bird hunting for pheasant, grouse and dove in the foothills of the Treasure Valley.

He graduated from Payette High School in 1983 and joined the US Army. He served his country first at Fort Leonard in Wood, Missouri, and then spent a stint in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1987.

Being stationed in Wood, Missouri was fitting because Robert learned to be a master craftsman and mason in the Army. He worked at various construction companies over the years, until he formed his own business as a Master Craftsman. He loved restoring all things wood including antiques. His belief was that wood no matter how flawed, damaged or imperfect could be restored and that wood had a forever life.

Robert moved to Alaska thirty years ago and became a proud resident of the state. Fishing for salmon, trout, and halibut. Enjoying the outdoors and the beauty Alaska had to offer.

His family, parents, sister, sons, many cousins and friends will remember Robert for his big personality, big stories and his big sense of humor.

We will miss Robert dearly and remember him as restored and moving onto his “forever life”.

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Robert Woodrow Wright Jr - February 10, 1966 - April 07, 2024

Departed: 04/07/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Woodrow Wright Jr.

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Sam Dolfi - September 05, 1956 - April 05, 2024

Departed: 04/05/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Sam Dolfi, 67 passed away peacefully at his home in Sutton, Alaska on Friday, April 5, 2024.

A memorial service and potluck will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Legacy Funeral Home Mat-Su.

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Jessalyn Iris Helms - October 06, 2004 - April 04, 2024

Departed: 04/04/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Jessalyn Iris Helms, 19, passed away suddenly in a tragic car accident on April 4th, 2024. A celebration of life will be held May 11th, 2024 at Floaters Family Restaurant in Big Lake, Alaska at 3 Pm. Any friends of Jessalyn are welcome to join in celebrating her. Jessalyn was born October 6th, 2004 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. She was a lifelong Wasilla resident. She graduated last year from Redington High School. She was a beloved daughter to Shannon and Teague Helms and a cherished sister to Camilla and Reiana Helms. She was also highly adored by her maternal grandmother Helen Dobrov, paternal grandfather Jim Helms, aunt and uncle Cassie and Aaron Magwire, and 2 cousins Avin and Ethan Magwire. Jessalyn’s light shone brightly wherever life took her. She was greatly loved and cherished through her years. Jess was very well known for her big smile, loud laugh, and kind nature. You could always count on her to tell you a story that will make you laugh. She had an immense love for animals and animals always seemed to return that love by being attracted to her. Jessalyn also loved just being in nature. She was always enjoying a nature walk or trip to the beach with her family. Spending quality time with her family and friends was one of her favorite things to do. Her bright light and loving energy will be greatly missed by many, forever in our hearts Jessalyn Iris. ‘When someone becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure’

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Dorothy Durfee - May 30, 1946 - April 04, 2024

Departed: 04/04/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Durfee, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, loving sister, daughter and friend quietly joined her sweetheart of nearly 59 years when she crossed the veil on April 4, 2024. She was almost 78 years old at the time of her passing.

Dorothy was born May 30, 1946 to Agnes Johnstun Green and Lynn Green. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother remarried Oscar Henry Thieman. Oscar later adopted Dorothy and her older brother Danny. Oscar and Agnes then added Richard to the family. Dorothy always called him “Little Brother” although she was barely 4’9” and Richard is over 6 ft. tall.

On February 14, 1965, while attending college at the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, Dorothy went on a blind date where she met John Oris Durfee. They both later described that first meeting as “we felt like we had picked up in the middle of a sentence”. Dorothy and John were married 2 months and 1 day later, on April 15, 1965. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls temple on April 16, 1965. Dorothy and John were stalwart and faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and served in many callings and positions in their wards over the years. One of the highlights of Dorothy’s life was being called as a Church Service Missionary in the Family Search department. She later transferred to the Indexing department and became passionate about indexing names to help family members connect with ancestors. She said it was her goal to index 1 million names before she died, and she likely came very close to meeting that goal.

John and Dorothy were blessed with 5 children: William John Durfee; Frank Calvin Durfee (and SheriKay Petersen); Rosanna Marie Durfee (and Brian Kenneth Brandon), Suzanna Jean Durfee, and Benjamin Dietrich Durfee. They had 8 grandchildren: Joshua (and Brynn Thiess), Kasi (and Joshua Graham), Kenneth, Tyler, Ryan, Jacob, William “Chip” and Katrina. They also had 6 great-grandchildren: Dean, Kaiden, Porter, Adeline Abel and Jaxon. Dorothy claimed many others as “adopted family members” throughout the years.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Danny; her husband, John; her son Wiliam; and Daughter-In-Law SheriKay.

Services will be held at the Colony Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 9475 E. Bogard Road, across from Colony High School, on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Viewing will be from 3:30 to 4:30 with funeral services starting at 4:30. She will then be interred at the Matanuska River Park Cemetery to await a glorious resurrection with her beloved husband, John. There will be cookies and hot cocoa at the graveside in Dorothy’s honor.

Pallbearers include Brian Brandon, Frank Durfee, Tyler Durfee, Jacob Durfee, Chip Brandon, Tony Flynn and Joshua Graham. Honorary pallbearers include Richard Thiemann, Randall Patterson, Ryan Durfee, Kenny Brandon, and great-grandchildren Dean, Kaiden, Porter, Abel and Jaxon. Link to the Funeral Service: Topic: D Durfee funeral service Time: Apr 20, 2024 04:00 PM Alaska Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81100391305?pwd=HrjGNCzOTKhuyLNk1tydDf0rAdUuDH.1 Meeting ID: 811 0039 1305 Passcode: 04202024

The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to ALL who have prayed, sent well-wishes, flowers, cards, and helped to plan and participate in her services in any way. A special thank you to the staff at Legacy Funeral Home in Wasilla, Alaska.

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Barbara Jean Doss - March 26, 1944 - March 31, 2024

Departed: 03/31/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Jean Doss.

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Karen Julie Swett - July 06, 1967 - March 29, 2024

Departed: 03/29/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Karen Julie Swett.

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Gregory James Bernier - February 25, 1970 - March 29, 2024

Departed: 03/29/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Gregory James Bernier.

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Dennis Alan Sims - March 04, 1952 - March 28, 2024

Departed: 03/28/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: Long time Alaskan resident Dennis Alan Sims passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2024. Dennis was 72 at the time of his death. Dennis was born on March 4, 1952 in Pasadena,California and grew up in Yucaipa, CA. He moved to Alaska in 1976 and met and fell in love with Michelle. They moved to Houston, Alaska in 1980 and married in July of 1981. Together they ran their company, Alaska Scrimshaw Connection. Dennis loved to scrimshaw and made it his life's work, won several awards for his scrimshaw art and was a much sought after artist. He also loved to pan for gold, hunting, fishing, racing stock cars along with Michelle and their team Shattered Scull Racing at Capitol Speedway in Willow, AK. His greatest love though was his family. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara, his father Vance, and his nephew Brandon. He is survived by his wife Michelle, his son Shane, his daughter Tanette, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, along with his sister Cindy, brothers Jonny (Diana), Terry, Tony (Chris) and Steven (Columba) as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. " Dennis was always willing to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends, and give advice about his art to other artists who sought him out. He was such an amazing man and will be missed forever."

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Matthew Alexander Charles - April 19, 1982 - March 28, 2024

Departed: 03/28/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Matthew Alexander Charles.

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Steven Valdia Mitchell - September 25, 1955 - March 28, 2024

Departed: 03/28/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Steven Valdia Mitchell.

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Norma Jeanne Gaynor - December 18, 1929 - March 26, 2024

Departed: 03/26/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Norma Jeanne Gaynor.

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Richard Carroll Proveauex - September 02, 1983 - March 25, 2024

Departed: 03/25/2024 (Wasilla)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Richard Carroll Proveauex.

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A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only the basic facts such as name, age, and date of death. It's often used when a full obituary is not desired or feasible.

What is the difference between an obituary and a eulogy?

An obituary is a written notice announcing a person's death and providing biographical information. A eulogy is a speech or written tribute delivered at a funeral or memorial service to celebrate the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary should reflect the personality and spirit of the deceased. Including humorous anecdotes or quotes can make the tribute more engaging and memorable.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If the deceased had sensitive or private information they wouldn't want shared publicly, it's best to omit it from the obituary or consult with family members before including it.

Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers in an obituary?

Yes, this is a common practice. By specifying a charity or cause in the obituary, you can encourage mourners to make a donation in memory of the deceased instead of sending flowers.

How long after death should an obituary be published?

The timing of publishing an obituary varies depending on cultural and personal preferences. Typically, it's published within a few days to a week after the person's passing.

Can I update or correct an already published obituary?

In most cases, yes. Contact the publication or online platform where the obituary was published to request changes or corrections.

What is an online memorial or tribute page?

An online memorial or tribute page is a digital space where friends and family can share memories, photos, and condolences for the deceased. It can remain active for years to come.

Can I create my own online memorial page?

Yes, there are many websites and platforms that allow you to create a custom online memorial page for your loved one.

How do I find old obituaries from past decades?

You can try searching online archives of newspapers, genealogy websites, or local libraries. Some websites specialize in archiving historical obituaries.

Are there any specific guidelines for writing an obituary for someone who was young or died suddenly?

Yes. When writing an obituary for someone who died young or suddenly, it's essential to be sensitive to the emotional impact on their loved ones. Focus on celebrating their life and accomplishments rather than dwelling on the circumstances of their death.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes, poems, or lyrics that resonate with the deceased's personality or spirit can add depth and meaning to the tribute.

How do I ensure accuracy when writing an obituary?