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Edward O. King
Soldotna resident Edward O. King died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at his home in Soldotna. He was 77.
An open house to celebrate Mr. King's life will be held Sunday, Sept. 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the home of Bruce and Mary King in Soldotna.
For more information, contact Patty King at 262-1235.
Anthoney 'Mitch' Feagin
Soldotna and Homer resident Anthoney "Mitch" Feagin died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, in Soldotna. He was 32.
No services are scheduled at this time, but friends are planning a gathering at a later date.
Mr. Feagin was born March 17, 1971, in Rock Hill, S.C. He moved to Alaska in 1975. He had lived in Anchorage and also Kenai. He attended Kenai elementary and middle schools. He later moved to Homer and attended Homer High School. In 1997, he began working for Carlile-K&W; Trucking in both Kenai and Anchorage. He worked for them until 2001. He also worked as a commercial fisher on various boats throughout Alaska since he was a teenager.
He loved commercial fishing and the ocean.
"After several years of roaming Alaska, Mitch recently had come home to settle in. We are deeply saddened that our time with him ended so unexpectedly. He will be missed but never forgotten, " his family said.
Mr. Feagin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Rudell Feagin; uncle, Danny Sherer; grandfather, Albert M. Sherer Jr.; and grandmother, Essie B. Sherer.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Gloria and Scott Walden of Kenai; father, Ron Feagin of Homer; sons, Trey and Chase Feagin of Kenai; brother and sister-in-law, Dell and Amanda Feagin of Kenai; grandmothers, Virginia Feagin of Goose Creek, S.C., and Helen Sherer of Rock Hill; aunt, Sylvia Cornwell of Rock Hill; and numerous other relatives in South Carolina.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Donavon Charles Fugate
Sixteen-year Alaska resident Donavon C. Fugate died Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, at Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna. He was 43.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Peninsula Memorial Chapel. Pastor Alan Humphries will officiate.
Mr. Fugate was born June 16, 1960, in Eureka, Calif., to Woodrow and Vivian Fugate. The family relocated to Klamath, Calif., and then onto Roseburg, Ore., where they did big timber logging. In 1987, he moved to North Kenai to be with longtime friends Lowell Green and John Kernan. The hunting, fishing and love of Alaska he found made him settle in and make Alaska his home.
"Although hampered by a setback at birth, Mr. Fugate never let it handicap his gentle, loving spirit. Kind and forgiving, generosity and thoughtfulness were the creed for this 'care-full' and gentle man. Always quick with a please and heartfelt thank you, Donavon's memory will remain forever with all who called him friend, brother or mate, " his family said.
"He loved people. He was recognized for his friendly, outgoing demeanor. Throughout our lives together he was such a beautiful strong spirit. He was always there to lend a helping hand. He loved his grandchildren with his 'Love you, want you, miss you.' Now he will be greatly missed. Farewell to beloved grandpa, companion, love and friend."
Mr. Fugate was preceded in death by his brothers, Doug Fugate and Danny Soloman.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Marianne Neucklavok; grandchildren, Jaquelyn, Marianne, Ralph and Cameron Ketah; brothers, Dorwin 'Doby', Dewayne, Clyde, Delbert and Darryl Fugate; sisters, Dorinda Grubbs and Darla Van Orman; and many friends whom he made feel like family.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Mildred F. 'Millie' Hirth
Longtime Sterling resident Mildred F. "Millie" Hirth died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, at Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna. She was 79.
A celebration of life service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at VFW Post No. 10046 in Soldotna. A potluck, one of her favorite things, will follow. Please feel free to bring a dish to share.
Mrs. Hirth was born June 14, 1924, in Liberty Township, Ohio. She drove the Alaska Highway to Alaska in 1956. She married Arthur Hirth on Jan. 23, 1960, in Anchorage. In 1963, they moved to Soldotna, homesteading on Ciechanski Road. From 1966 to 1969, Mr. and Mrs. Hirth lived in Cold Bay. Over the years, she worked as a cook, bartender and manager and was one of the first women to work on an oil platform in Cook Inlet.
In March 1980, Mr. and Mrs. Hirth bought the Moose River Inn in Sterling. Mrs. Hirth operated Millie's Moose River Inn with the help of her son, Mike, until her death.
Mrs. Hirth was preceded in death by her husband, Art, in November 1995; sisters, Helen, Ruth and Libby; and brothers, James, Charles, Donald and Joseph.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Ray King and Arthur Dwayne Hirth of Soldotna and Paul Andrew Casson of Bremerton, Wash.; daughter, Theresa "Tre" Dellinger of Florida; daughter-in-law, Theresa King of Soldotna; grandchildren, Paris King, Sandy Cretin, Wayne Nubile and Ronda McCall; great-grandchildren, Jason and Ryan Cretin and Victoria McCall; brother, Robert Nier and his wife, Dot, of Ohio; many nieces and nephews; and longtime friends, Mae Ciechanski and Ardis Oaks, and many more too numerous to mention.
Memorial donations may be sent in Mrs. Hirth's name to American Legion Sterling Post No. 75, P.O. Box 1375, Sterling, AK 99672 or VFW Auxiliary Post No. 10046, 134 Birch Lane, Soldotna, AK 99669.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Sperry A. Moonin Sr.
Nanwalek resident Sperry A. Moonin Sr. died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, from a capsized boat on his way to Nanwalek. He was 56.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the St. Sergus and Herman Russian Orthodox Church in Nanwalek. Father Sergie Active will officiate. Burial will follow services at the Nanwalek Cemetery.
Arrangements were made by Homer Funeral Home.
Dan Levinson
Homer resident Dan Levinson died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, at his home of kidney cancer. He was 68.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Kachemak City Community Center. His ashes will be scattered on Kachemak Bay at a later date.
Mr. Levinson was born Jan. 7, 1935, in New York and adopted as an infant by Fay and Isidor Levinson of Omaha, Neb. He attended public and private schools in Omaha and entered the University of Omaha upon graduation. He later moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he met and married Nancy Ball, originally from Burlington, Wis., on April 9, 1960.
Mr. Levinson received a bachelor's degree in education from California's Chico State College in 1963 and a master's degree from San Francisco State in 1966. He was employed by the College of the Holy Names as an instructor and as a psychologist at the Raskob Learning Institute on that campus.
Dan n' Nancy, as they preferred to be known, moved to Alaska in 1970 when he accepted a teaching position at Nome High School. They remained in Nome for 20 years, until his retirement in 1990. While in Nome, Mr. Levinson taught American and world history; psychology; judo; seventh-grade science; and general, marine, arctic and advanced biology. He also led summer field biology programs in the Kigluaik Mountains.
In addition, the Levinsons partially raised a foster son, Jacob Anagick. Upon retirement from teaching in 1990, the Levinsons moved to Homer, where Dan served as an "on-call" clinician for the Community Mental Health Center. He retired from that position in 1997.
In Homer, he volunteered with the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and the Coast Guard Auxiliary until the chronic pain of fibromyalgia limited his activity. The martial arts also were an important part of his life. He held a black belt in judo and taught it at Smokey Bay School until diagnosed with cancer.
"Dan loved to teach. He wanted each and every one of 'his kids' to succeed. He never gave up on a student, " his family said.
"The natural world fascinated Dan. He had a great reverence for life in all its forms and was a strong supporter of environmental causes. He enjoyed camping, backpacking, skiing and boating."
Mr. Levinson was preceded in death by his parents, Isidor and Fay Levinson.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy.
Arrangements were made by Homer Funeral Home.
Peter William Johnson
Soldotna resident Peter William Johnson died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at his home. He was 55.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions and-or cards may be sent to Cindy Finwall, P.O. Box 1878, Soldotna, AK 99669.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Russell M. Odd
Ninilchik-Clam Gulch area resident Russell M. Odd died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna. He was 74.
At his request, no formal services are planned. There will be a celebration of his life in the summer of 2004.
Mr. Odd was born April 14, 1929, in Kaysville, Utah. In 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served for 22 years. His enlistment began during World War II and continued through the Korean War, Okinawa and Vietnam, where he was awarded two purple hearts.
Mr. Odd was trained as a tracked vehicle repairman and completed two years as a drill instructor at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego.
He was a decorated expert marksman and small arms expert. While he was stationed in Washington state, he was a member of the Honorary Mounted Color Guard Unit, where he carried the American flag in many parades. He retired as a master gunnery sergeant in Washington in 1968.
Early in his military career, Mr. Odd met and married Joann Hall and had four children.
His first visit to Alaska was in 1949, when he participated in military maneuvers off Kodiak Island and Adak. He moved to Alaska with his family in 1976.
With his many skills, he had various jobs during his retirement, including building two homes on the Kenai Peninsula. He did volunteer work for the Ninilchik Senior Citizens Center and for various people in the community.
Mr. Odd spent time in many parts of Alaska, including King Salmon, Umiak, Kotzebue and Kodiak. In 1988, he and his wife moved to the Kenai Peninsula, residing in Clam Gulch. He spent his time clamming, fishing and gardening.
Mr. Odd was diagnosed with gastric-esophageal cancer in April 2001, which may have been a result of his exposure to radiation during atomic bomb testing while he was on a military assignment in Nevada.
"Though he is no longer with us in body, he will always be with us in spirit. Russ and Joann were married 52 years and he was a devoted and loving husband and father, " his family said.
Mr. Odd was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Maude Odd; and sisters, Barbara and Eldora.
He is survived by his lifelong mate, friend and companion of 52 years, Joann Odd of Clam Gulch; children, Michelle, Holly, Sharon and Russell; and grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica and Cameron.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Marion Cole
Former Alaska resident Marion Cole died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, in Silver Dale, Wash. She was 93.
Mrs. Cole, born Marion Sophia Ingersoll in 1909, was one of 13 children of John and Harriet Ingersoll in Steuben, N.Y. At the age of 17, she became engaged to Milton Leon Cole.
In 1928, Mr. Cole came to Alaska with his father and a friend to file for a 160-acre homestead in Kasilof. The father returned to New York to gather the family, drive them across the country to board a steamship bound for Alaska in Seattle.
Mr. Cole met them in Ketchikan, where he and Mrs. Cole were married. They continued to Seward by boat, then to Anchorage by rail and to Kasilof on a boat in Cook Inlet.
Mrs. Cole went to Anchorage by boat to have her first child, Ramona, at the old Railroad Hospital and her second, Lyle, was born about a year and a half later in 1930.
Mrs. Cole did not share her husband's love of Alaska and persuaded him to move the family. They moved to Anchorage in 1932, while Mr. Cole worked at Emard's cannery to earn money to return to New York.
They settled in Alder Creek, N.Y., where Mr. Cole ran a gas station. Daughter Jetty was born in 1935. In 1936, they moved to San Fernando, Calif., where son, Russell, was born in 1938.
Mr. and Mrs. Cole made several trips back to Alaska to visit their son, Lyle, who moved to Kasilof, and friends. They worked for Colombia Ward while there.
"She was a great mom, " her family said.
Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Leon Cole; her parents; and 11 siblings.
She is survived by her brother, Charles Wilbur of upstate New York; daughter and her family, Ramona Rettig of Sweet Home, Ore.; son, Lyle Cole of Kasilof; daughter and her family, Jetty Morton of Suquamish, Wash.; son and his family, Russell Cole of Sooke, B.C.; niece, Dolly Christl of Kasilof; and other relatives.
