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Richard 'Dick' Hubley
Sterling resident Richard "Dick" Hubley died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at his home. He was 74.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at the Soldotna Elks Lodge.
A full obituary was published Jan. 11.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Billie R. Richardson
Soldotna resident Billie R. Richardson died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, at Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna. She was 78.
At her request, no services are planned.
Mrs. Richardson was born Feb. 12, 1923, in Richmond, Mo. She moved to Soldotna in 1985 and was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading and crafts.
Her family said, "You may be gone but never, ever will you be forgotten by family or friends. We love you."
Mrs. Richardson is survived by her sister, Dorothy Miesenheimer of Richland, Wash.; children, Janis Rodgers of Soldotna, Gary Richardson of Moses Lake, Wash., Kent Richardson of Pasco, Wash., and Brad Richardson of Vancouver, Wash.; grandchildren, Shawn and Billy Rodgers, Chad, Randi, Brian, Wendy, Kelly, Grant, Shane and Tiffany Richardson.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
James W. "Bill" Hatfield
Homer resident James W. "Bill" Hatfield died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer. He was 86.
At the family's request, there will be no services.
Mr. Hatfield was born Jan. 10, 1916, in Belle Plaine, Kan. He served in the U.S. Army for four years in China, Burma and India. Mr. Hatfield retired in 1979 in Pasadena, Calif., and moved to Homer.
"Locks and safes were his business and his joy, " wrote his family.
Mr. Hatfield was a member of the Lions Club, where he served as past Deputy District Governor of Lions District 4L2 in California, Homer United Methodist Church, American Legion, the Elks Club in Homer and the VFW in Anchor Point.
Mr. Hatfield is survived by his wife of 63 years, Winifred of Homer; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean Hatfield and husband Rick Callis of Homer and Carol and Bob DeCook of Shrewsbury, Mass.; grandchildren, Eric De Cesare of Cypress, Calif. and Mackenzie Callis of Homer.
Arrangements were made by Homer Funeral Home.
Peggy Jo Steik
Former Ninilchik resident Peggy Jo Steik died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, in Palmer after an extended illness. She was 56. By her side were her husband, Alvin Steik, and daughters Anna Grant, Suzette Marey and Noelle Hatten.
A viewing will be held at Kehl's Palmer Chapel today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Services will be held in Ninilchik at the Calvary Baptist Church Friday at 1 p.m. Burial will be at the American Legion Post 18 cemetery in Ninilchik.
Mrs. Steik was born Aug. 24, 1944, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. She was raised in Rosebush, Mich., and moved with her family to Ninilchik in the spring of 1963. In the fall of 1963 she married Alvin Steik in Ninilchik.
The family said, "Peggy was a wonderful wife, mother and sister who always cared about others. 'There but for the grace of God go I' was a phrase she often used."
For six years Mrs. Steik worked for Laidlaw Transit driving a school bus in Ninilchik. She was especially proud of the time she spend volunteering for the Ninilchik Community Ambulance and her work for the Valley Hospital Services. She liked to travel and loved her grandchildren.
Mrs. Steik was preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph and Anita.
She is survived by her husband, Alvin Steik; daughters and sons-in-law Anna and Pat Grant, Suzette and Sohail Marey and Noelle and Mike Hatten; sisters and brothers-in-law Pam and Lonny Green, Judy and Leo Kammermeyer and Susan and Bob Self; brother, John Baronik; grandchildren Daniel and Dustin Reynold, Jerrica and Jenna Grand, Aladean, Adrienne, Amirah and Lyla Marey; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to Valley Health Services, 515 East Dahlia, Palmer, AK 99645 or to the American Cancer Society, 1057 West Fireweed, Anchorage, AK 99503.
Arrangements were made by Kehl's Palmer Mortuary.
Billy McCann
Longtime Kenai resident Billy McCann died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at the Sitka Pioneer's Home. He was 84.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kenai Merit Inn.
He was born William Addison McGinty in Grano, N.D., on June 25, 1916, to William Patrick McGinty and Myrtle Gertrude Leeson McGinty. He was the first of five children.
Mr. McCann moved to Washington as a young man, where he began his boxing career. He changed his name to Billy McCann for professional purposes and was a popular boxer in the lightweight division during the late 1930s, especially in Alaska, where he won several championships.
He stayed in Alaska and worked as a bartender at several cocktail lounges in Anchorage, before moving to Kenai to work as an electrician at the Wildwood Air Force Station. He also worked on the construction of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline. After moving to Kenai, he was a partner in the Rig Bar and later owned the Royal Redoubt's Black Gold Cocktail Lounge.
Mr. McCann made many friends in the Kenai area and was a well-respected resident of the community. He served as a Kenai City Council member for the first full city council in 1960 and later served on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly from 1967 to 1969. He was a founding member of the Kenai Bill's Club, which later became the Elks Club. He also was an active member of the Lions Club, the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and many other community organizations.
"Billy was a generous man who was always willing to help, " his family and friends said, "Billy McCann, always was a quiet gentleman who tipped his hat to a lady."
Mr. McCann is survived by his brother, Eugene H. McGinty of St. Louis, Mo.; his sister, Audrey Cathleen McGinty Medcalf of Poulsbo, Wash.; 11 nieces and nephews and 13 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Thomas S. Woodford
Former Soldotna resident Thomas S. Woodford died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, in Las Vegas. Arrangements are pending with Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
William 'Roy' Jahrig
Longtime Kenai resident William "Roy" Jahrig passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at Heritage Place in Soldotna following a long battle with cancer. He was 84.
At his request, no services are planned.
Mr. Jahrig was born Sept. 17, 1917, in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. He
moved to the United States when he was 17 and traveled with the Barnum and Bailey circus as "catcher" for the trapeze acts. He met his future wife, Fern Sordelet at the New York World's Fair, and they married in 1942. Mr. Jahrig enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 where he served aboard a submarine chaser as an electrician's mate during World War II and was involved in the D-Day invasion.
After he was honorably discharged from the Navy, he and his wife moved to New Orleans, where they lived for 17 years. Mr. Jahrig worked as a marine electrician at the Avondale shipyards.
In 1965, Mr. Jahrig moved his family to Kenai and worked on the Monopod platform for a few years before moving on to various other business ventures. He was always looking at a new project or idea.
His family wrote, "He had a colorful life and has seen it all and done it all. It's time for him to rest."
Mr. Jahrig was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers and a sister.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Will J. and Becky Jahrig; daughter, Harley Jahrig; grandchildren Michael and Amy Jahrig and Jeff and Chris Edwards; brother, Clint Jahrig; sister, Peggy Hopkins; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Central Peninsula Unit, P.O. Box 2165, Kenai, AK 99611-2165.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Gary "Pepper" Vance
Former Kenai resident Gary "Pepper" Vance died Monday, April 30, 2001, at Wesley Rehabilitation and Care Center in Seward. He was 60. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai. Pastor Brad Cason will officiate. Viewing will be from 3:30 p.m. to service time on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the McGahan Cemetery in Nikiski.
Mr. Vance was born Jan. 8, 1941, to Bert and Mildred Vance in LaJara, Colo. He lived there until 1965, when he moved to Federal Way, Wash., where he worked as a binder at Abaxi Printing. In 1991, he moved to Kenai, where he worked at the Dragnet Fisheries cannery and the Peninsula Clarion. In 1999, he moved to Seward to the Wesley Rehabilitation and Care Center after a brief illness. Mr. Vance was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
His family said, "Pepper was a true friend and a loving and devoted uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He loved to tell stories and do crossword puzzles. He was always in the thick of things at the Wesley Center, where he had made a great many friends. We will miss him very much."
Mr. Vance was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Mildred Vance, and his sisters Gloria Ferguson and Cherri Marcum.
He is survived by his daughter, Cassandra; brother and sister-in-law, Brett and Betty Vance of Federal Way; brother-in-law, Edward Ferguson of Kenai; aunts Nan, Norma and Louise, all of LaJara; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be sent to Wesley Rehabilitation and Care Center, P.O. Box 430, Seward, AK 99664.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Allen 'Abe' Thomas
Homer resident and lifelong Alaska resident Allen "Abe" Thomas died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at his home. He was 48.
Memorial mass will be at 6 p.m. today at St. John's Catholic Church in Homer. Father Leroy Clementich will officiate. A gathering of family and friends will follow the mass at the family's residence. Mr. Thomas's ashes will be spread in Kachemak Bay where he loved fishing and boating.
Mr. Thomas was born March 12, 1952, in Anchorage, where he lived for 34 years until moving to Homer in 1986. He previously worked for Pacific Alaska Forwarders in Soldotna and, at the time of his death, was employed with Alaska Propane Inc.
Mr. Thomas was active in the Little League as an umpire. His hobbies included fishing and boating.
The family stated, "He was a very devoted father and husband."
Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Leonard Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Audrey Thomas, of Homer; daughters Samantha Thomas and Sherry and Brandy McGee, all of Homer; mother, Geraldine Thomas, of Cooper Landing; brother, Bruce Thomas, of Spokane, Wash.; sisters Elizabeth Sullivan, of Arkansas, and Kay Thomas, of Cooper Landing; and numerous nieces and nephews, in Alaska and Washington state, close friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Family Fund through the First National Bank of Alaska, 3655 Heath St. Homer, AK 99603.
Arrangements were made by the Homer Funeral Home.
Debbie Howard
Kenai resident Debbie Howard died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at her home. She was 44.
Arrangements are pending with Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Mary Jo Lawson
Former Kenai resident Mary Jo Lawson died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at her home in Ardmore, Okla. She was 53.
Ms. Lawson was born May 6, 1947, in Waco, Texas to Eddie and Josephine Kubala.
She enjoyed spending her time with her grandchildren and children. She also enjoyed reading, crafts and the outdoors.
Ms. Lawson is survived by three daughters, Dawn Selzer of Lindsay, Okla., Dwan Lawson of Lakeview, Ore. and D'Lana Lawson-Albright of Lindsay, Okla.; granddaughters, Katy, Shelby and Clair Selzer and McKinnley Albright, all of Lindsay; her parents Eddie and Jo Kubala of West, Texas; brothers, George Kubala of Abbot, Texas, and John, James, Mark and Edward Kubala all of West, Texas; sisters, Fran Matus, Joan Tipton and Jo Polansky, all of West, Texas.
