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Leonard O. Stormo
Longtime Clam Gulch resident Leonard O. Stormo died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at his residence. He was 70.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Soldotna Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Michael Staton will officiate.
Mr. Stormo was born Oct. 28, 1929, in Marysville, Wash. After graduating from high school, he began his military service with the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War.
In 1958, Mr. Stormo moved to Alaska, living in Bird Creek and Girdwood. During that time he was a barber in Anchorage until 1973. He then was a proprietor of Grandma Hanna's Restaurant in Indian, until moving to Clam Gulch in 1975. After moving, he became the proprietor of the QueAna Bar in Clam Gulch.
Mr. Stormo's hobbies and special interests included an unusual collection of gag novelties.
His family said, "Leonard loved to entertain his family and friends with his soft-spoken stories. He told then with a dry sense of humor that would bring a smile to your face."
Mr. Stormo is survived by his wife of more than 40 years, Hanna; his children, Harvey Johnson of Nome, Glenn Johnson and his wife Chisato of Soldotna, Gary Johnson of Girdwood, Bonnie Gonzales of Tacoma, Wash., Emil Johnson and his wife Mary-Ellen of Soldotna, and Jeanne Johnson of Girdwood; 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sisters Inga Bast, Deana Kerns, Anna Owen, Emma Jo Days and Christine Lyons, all of Washington, and Margaret Thompson of California; and brothers Emmet and Sigmund Stormo, both of Washington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Central Peninsula General Hospital Oncology Department, 250 Hospital Way, Soldotna AK 99669.
Arrangements were handled by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Goldie Mae Lichti
Longtime Alaska resident died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the South Peninsula General Hospital in Homer. She was 94.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Anchorage. Dr. David L. Bleivik will officiate. Interment will be at the Angelus Memorial Park in Anchorage at a future date.
Ms. Lichti was born Nov. 22, 1905, in Thurman, Colo., to Sam and M. Katie Lichti. She was the second of eight children.
Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Nebraska where she was raised.
She came to Alaska in 1957 where she made her home with her sister and brother-in-law Florence and Chlorus L. Pointer. In 1958, she went to work for the Anchorage School District as a cook; she retired in 1983. She then worked at the Aurora Preschool which was owned and operated by her sister Florence.
When the school closed in 1992, due to Florence's ill health, Goldie cared for her younger sister until her death in 1993. After Florence's death, Goldie moved into the brand new Chester Park Senior Housing Complex in Anchorage.
In 1998, she moved to Anchor Point, where she made her home with her nephew Vaughn Pointer and his family.
The family wrote, "Goldie will be remembered for her indomitable spirit, courage, generous nature and strong Christian faith. Also, for her loyal service to the First Presbyterian Church in Anchorage and her many years as their toddler and nursery care attendant. Hers was a life well lived."
Ms. Lichti is survived by her brother, Leonard Lichti of Heston, Kan.; 21 nieces and nephews, and numerous great-, and great-great-nieces and nephews, the most recent being Nathanael Vaughn Corey who was born Feb. 27, 2000. She loved each one.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Mission Fund at the First Presbyterian Church, 616 West 10th Ave., Anchorage AK 99501.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Clifton Everett Erickson
Clifton Everett Erickson, 85, of Deer River, Minn., died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at home with his family.
Visitation with a rosary service was March 12, in Carroll Funeral Homer, Deer River. A military funeral service was held March 13, in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Deer River. Father Bruce Engen and Father Eamonn Boland officiated. Burial was in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Deer River Township.
Erickson was born June 3, 1914, in Deer River, to Ed and Constance Erickson. He married Anna (Ann) Leone Davis, July 6, 1940, in Deer River, where they resided most of their lives. Erickson worked as a farmer, miner, heavy equipment operator and school custodian before being employed by Veterans of Foreign Wars 2720, where he spent many hours sharing philosophies on life with friends and family.
He served in the Merchant Marines and Deer River Vets Honor Guard. He was a member of the American Legion, Sportsman's Club and volunteered for numerous community activities.
Erickson was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Arnold and Clarence; sister Ellyne Cates; and daughter Sharon.
Survivors include his wife, Ann; son Larry Erickson, and son and daughter-in-law Ed and Phyllis Erickson of Soldotna; daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Don Masterson of Spring Lake Park, Minn.; daughter and son-in-law Connie and Ray Erola of Hermantown, Minn.; daughter Gayle Erickson of Soldotna; daughter and son-in-law Anita and Wayne Thompson of Fairbanks; daughter Sandie Erickson of Grand Rapids, Minn.; daughter and son-in-law Adriane and Dale Benham of Deer River; brother and sister-in-law Waldo and Irene Erickson of Springfield, Minn.; sister and brother-in-law Edith and Charles Shock of Deer River; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
William M. "Bill" Burnett
Kenai resident William M. "Bill" Burnett died Friday, April 19, 2002, at Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna. He was 71.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kenai at 7 p.m. A reception will follow at the Burnett home at 1304 Kiana Lane.
Mr. Burnett was born May 20, 1930, in Whitefish, Mont., to William Castleman Burnett and Della Janicke Burnett. He lost his mother at an early age and, during the Great Depression, he rode the rails with his father while he looked for work. When he was 15, Bill came to Alaska on one of the old Alaska steamship vessels.
Except for his time in college at the University of Oregon and while he was in the military, Mr. Burnett lived in Alaska for the next 57 years.
He married at age 19 and worked at a variety of jobs in order to support a growing family of seven children. In 1968, he married his present wife, Jill, and together they began his tax and accounting firm, W.M. Burnett and Associates Inc. (now known as Burnett and Hammer) in Kenai.
"He treasured his many clients over the years as personal friends and looked forward to his annual visits with them like one big family reunion, catching up on all the latest news and events in their lives and sharing those in his, " his family said.
"Bill was a strongly positive man who saw life as an exciting adventure with great possibilities, and it provided him with an inexhaustible supply of stories with which he would entertain by the hour. No matter how frustrating or discouraging an event, Bill's guiding philosophy was that at least there was a good story to be gained. 'The fun is in the telling, ' he would always say.
"He was a man of great compassion and generosity and provided many a shoulder of support to others in times of need. Bill's other great loves were his garden, greenhouse and motor home, where he spent some of his happiest times. Cooking was also one of his delights, and his collection of cookbooks and kitchen appliances is legendary.
"Over the course of his life, Bill came to have a deep love for God and God's purposes for the future of the Earth and obedient mankind. That included a strong faith in the Resurrection, which strengthened him in the trying times of his final illness, " his family said.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jill W. Burnett of Kenai, who said, "He was the love of my life, my best friend, my soul mate. Our family's loss is indescribable."
Mr. Burnett also is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Victoria and Brian Scully of Long Lake, Minn.; son William C. Burnett of Soldotna; daughter and son-in-law Heather and Jeff Church of Kenai; son and daughter-in-law David C. and Shannon Burnett of Kenai; daughter and son-in-law Valerie and Bob Wilson of Freeport, Maine; and his daughter Dawn Kipps of Hedgesville, W.V. He is also survived by grandchildren Tara Schmakel of Wayzata, Minn.; Brandi Hegel of St. Paul, Minn.; William D., Travis and Trent Burnett of Kenai; Michael Burnett of Seattle; Jacquelyn Church of Kenai; Sara Self of Sterling; Sean and Chris Booher of Kenai; Melissa Zuke of Kenai; Joseph Kensinger of Honolulu; Phillip and Rebecca Kensinger of Kenai; Amanda Abeson of Mableton, Ga.; Brooke Colello of Freeport, Maine; Brianne Wilson of Freeport; Holly Kipps and Kyra Rene Burnett of Hedgesville; their spouses and 12 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Zola Louise Rheuby
Soldotna resident Zola Louise Rheuby died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna. She was 83.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at Spruce Grove Memorial Park in Kasilof. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Kenai Bible Church. Pastors Ed Perry and Bob Lee will officiate. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Peninsula Memorial Chapels in Kenai.
Mrs. Rheuby was born Dec. 13, 1916, in Emmett, Idaho, to Arthur and Mary Henderson. She was raised and educated there also. In 1936, she married James Coon in Idaho. Before moving to Alaska in 1962, she was a beautician. After moving to Alaska, the couple made their home in Anchorage. She owned and operated Alyeska Candy Kitchen from 1962 to 1973. She also worked in Anchorage School District offices.
In 1980, the couple moved to Soldotna. Mr. Coon died in September 1981. Mrs. Rheuby worked at Arctic Bible Institute as a cook for two years and moved to Wasilla in 1984.
She married John Rheuby in Palmer, March 3, 1984. They lived in Wasilla until returning to Soldotna in 1988.
She was a member of Kenai Bible Church. She enjoyed making rugs, cooking and flowers.
"She was a very friendly and loving person. She had a tremendous faith in God. She also enjoyed telling jokes and having people in her home. Anybody she came in contact with was loved with open arms. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, " the family said.
She was preceded in death by her first husband and sisters, Lorraine Merritt, Anna Long and Ruth Looney.
Survivors include her husband of 16 years, John Rheuby of Soldotna; son and daughter-in-law James D. and Dewetta Coon of Salem, Ore.; daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Tom Jennings of Columbia, Mo., Alta and Richard Dallons of Penn Valley, Calif., Betty and Chuck Obendorf of Soldotna; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Raynor of Emmett; and a beloved sister-in-law Catherine Evans of Boise, Idaho.
Memorial donations may be made to Interact Ministries, 31000 S. E. Kelso Road, Boring, Ore. 97009 or Kenai Bible Church, P.O. Box 176, Kenai, AK 99611
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapels.
Donna Delores Smith
Sterling resident Donna Delores Smith died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at her home in Sterling. She was 69.
At her request, no formal services are planned. A wake will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at "Honey" Frances Lindley's house on Highcrest Land off Robinson Loop Road.
Mrs. Smith was born Aug. 21, 1932, in Metaline Falls, Wash. She moved to Alaska in 1942 and attended school in Seward. She was a housewife and a jewelry designer for Reed's Jewelry in Moose Pass.
On Sept. 11, 1949, she married Gar Smith. They had three children together.
"She will be missed by all her family and friends, " her family said.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by her brothers, Richard Onstott and Robert Onstott of Anchorage; son, Glenn "Short" Smith of Sterling; daughters, Frances Flosse Lindley of Sterling and Deniece Darcy Christensen of Moose Pass; grandchildren, Robert Smith, Bruce Smith, Ricky Lindley and Chris Lindley of Sterling, Coila Peterson of Anchorage, and Tin and Jessica Christensen of Moose Pass; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Moose Pass Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 105, Moose Pass, AK 99631.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Delina 'Billie' Baker
Longtime Soldotna resident Delina "Billie" Baker died Monday, April 24, 2000, at the Heritage Place Nursing Home in Soldotna. She was 83.
Memorial mass will be Wednesday at noon at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Soldotna. Father Richard Tero will officiate. Her remains will be inurned at the Mount Cavalry Cemetery in Manchester, N.H., at a later date.
Mrs. Baker was born April 8, 1917, in Limestone, Maine, where she was raised and educated, graduating from the Limestone high school. She had played on a champion basketball team that was undefeated for four consecutive years.
Mrs. Baker moved to Soldotna in July of 1984 and resided at the Laurawood Arms Apartments for a number of years. She was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and avid tennis fan.
The family said, "Throughout her life she started her day by praying for her family and friends, which brought many blessings into their lives."
Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Baker, in 1983.
She is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Donna and Roland Cusson of Soldotna; son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Janice Baker of Londonberry, N.H.; four grandchildren, Cheryl-Ann Wika of Anchorage, Jason Baker of Tacoma, Wash., Kimberly Lengenfelder and Karen Gross both of Soldotna; and great-grandchildren Kianna-Jenae, Quinlyn-Skye and Jenevia-Jetone Wika, all of Anchorage, and Cole Gross, Trey and Chelsea Young, all of Soldotna.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
