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Annabelle Roberts
Annabelle K. Roberts died Oct. 13, 2001, at Wildflower Court in Juneau.
She was born April 18, 1930, in Klawock to Lillian (Anniskett) and Henry Roberts Sr. She was a member of the Taku River Tribe, Yanyeidi Wolf Clan. Her Tlingit name was Yach-Yahnts-Keen.
She enjoyed traveling and visiting with friends and family, who say she always had a ready smile for everyone.
Roberts was preceded in death by her sister, Alice Castillo; sister Estabeth Roberts; parents Henry Sr. and Lillian Roberts; nephews Terry and Alvin "Butch" Kahklen; Charles, David and Craig Heizman; aunt Josephine Booth; cousin Dolly Demmert; uncle Alfred Anniskett.
She is survived by her son, Daniel R. Villarias, Enumclaw, Wash.; daughter Mary Ann Clifton, Pasco, Wash.; sister Sue Kahklen, Juneau; brother Henry Roberts Jr., Klawock; aunts Mary Holmes, Ketchikan, and Teresa Stitt, Juneau; uncle James Anniskett, San Francisco, Calif.; aunt Flora Jones, Nevada; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives throughout Southeast Alaska and the Lower 48.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Alaskan Memorial Park Mortuary, 3839 Riverside Drive.
Robert E. Emerson
Capt. Robert "Kingfisher Bob" Emerson died Oct. 5, 2001, in Juneau.
The son of Joseph and Molly Emerson, he was born in Cass City, Mich., on April 29, 1920. He grew up in Santa Monica, Calif., and joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1939. He spent three years in the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II and received both the Navy Unit Commendation and Silver Star Medals.
Upon graduation from flight school in 1947 he married Marcelle Champagne in Glenbrook, Conn. He continued an illustrious career with the Coast Guard and retired in 1972 as 17th District chief of staff. He received three letters of commendation, a Coast Guard Commendation Medal, and Air Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. Upon retirement he began a commercial fishing career, which he pursued until 1999.
He moved to Juneau with his family in 1970, where he was an active participant in community, church and veteran associations.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marcelle; sons Tom Emerson and wife Susan, Robert Emerson, Joe Emerson and wife Ulla; daughter Kathleen Foxley and husband Greg; nephew Phil Emerson; brother Jack Emerson; sister Mary Limebrook; sister-in-law Lenore Emerson; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation and Rosary will be held at Alaskan Memorial Park and Mortuary in Juneau from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. A funeral mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Nativity in Juneau at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. The mass will be followed by a burial service at the Evergreen Cemetery and a reception at the church hall at 4:30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Emerson's name to Hospice of Juneau.
Dorothea C. Eide
Dorothea C. "Dot" Eide died on Sept. 20, 2001, in Federal Way, Wash.
Born July 20, 1913, in Miles City, Mont., to Ben and Audrey Schultz, Dorothea married Gil Eide in 1940 and moved to Wrangell. The couple moved to Juneau in 1942 and lived here until 1999, when they moved to Federal Way, Wash.
In Juneau, Eide worked as secretary for Gov. Ernest Gruening and worked for 20 years for school administrators.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Gil of Federal Way; son Doc and his wife Dolly of Federal Way; grandson Duke and his wife Kristen of Kirkland, Wash.; granddaughter Dani of Des Moines, Wash.; and sister Hazel McRae of Jordan, Mont.
Private family services will be held in October. Remembrances may be made to the Drew Haag Scholarship Fund, 608 S. 291st Street, Federal Way, Wash., 98003.
William Frederick Jackson Jr.
William Frederick Jackson Jr., 49, died Sept. 18 in Haines.
Jackson was born May 7, 1952, to William and Dorothy Jackson in Skagway. Known as "Billy Boy, " he attended grade school in Skagway and later graduated from Bellingham High in Washington.
Jackson moved back to Alaska in the early 1980s. He worked on the trans-Alaska oil pipeline and at the Alaska Brick Co. He married Gloria "Sonia" Fairbanks and they had a daughter, Maggie Annie Jackson-Fairbanks.
He enjoyed fishing and cooking.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, sister Elizabeth Hartley and brother Frederick Jackson.
He is survived by his daughter, her mother and his granddaughter Monica Lynn, all of Anchorage; aunt and uncle Marilyn and Paul Wilson of Haines; sisters Eleanor Batchelder of Juneau and Nancy Denny of Haines; nephews Stanley, Paul Kelly, Duane Wilson and Robert Skulka in Haines, Wally Scott, Richard Wright and William Denny of Juneau, Fred Cramer and Larry Hartley of Anchorage, Theodore of Juneau, Jeremiah of Sitka, Samual of Houston Texas, Ben Wright Jr. of Idaho, and Alexander Wright of Seattle; nieces Kristin Halzinger and Flora Haywood of Juneau, Zapporah Denny of Sitka, Lavern Bryant of Haines, Crystal, Laverne and Belinda Peterson of Anchorage, Dorothey Wright of California and Jackie Wright of Kodiak.
Services were held today in Haines.
Raymond Franklin Fulkerson
Raymond Franklin Fulkerson, 79, died Aug. 23, 2001, in Washington.
He was born Oct. 29, 1921, in Washington to Frank M. and Ethel L. Fulkerson. Having been raised in Washington, Fulkerson went to work for the Boeing Company at the outset of World War II. In the summer of 1943, he entered in the U.S. Army Air Force and was sent to England. Fulkerson moved to Juneau in 1952 and worked for Alaska Coastal Airlines. Later, he started his own flying school and flying service in Juneau.
After setting up a maintenance program servicing planes for the trans-Alaska oil pipeline and a maintenance shop at the Orville, Wash., airport, Fulkerson moved to Anacortes, Wash., where he rebuilt airframes and engines at his shop.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Eagles for more than 50 years.
Services and burial were held in Washington. The family can be contacted at Box 35212, Juneau, AK 99803.
Genevieve Ruth Rusher
Former Juneau resident Genevieve Ruth Rusher, 82, died Aug. 3 at the Sitka Pioneers' Home.
She was born March 26, 1919, in Washington to Arthur and Genevieve (Riley) Dexter. Her father was a commercial fisherman and the family moved to Alaska. In 1939, she married Carl E. Rusher and the couple moved to Sitka. The Rushers moved to Juneau in 1948 where they purchased what became Rushers' Juneau Young Hardware Store. The couple moved back to Sitka after a 20-year stay in Juneau.
She was an active member of Pioneers of Alaska, Emblem Club and Beta Sigma Phi.
Rusher was preceded in death by her husband Carl and sons Dexter and Robert Rusher.
She is survived by her son Ron Rusher of Coffman Cove, sister Florence Fredrickson of Seattle, five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Hazel Beach
Former Juneau resident Hazel Mary Beach, 75, died July 18, 2002, in Anchorage.
She was born March 15, 1927, in Hazelton, British Columbia. She graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School in 1947. She worked for the state of Alaska, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She also volunteered for the Foster Grandparent Program for several years in the Anchorage area.
Her family wrote: "Hazel is remembered for her love of music, gifted story writing, sense of humor and her ability to meet challenges and persevere.
She loved the arts, musicals, operas, classical music and fine dining. Friends loved to have her around."
She is survived by her daughters, Joanne Riley of Salem, Ore., Kathey and spouse Ted Ariel of Anchorage, and Trudy and spouse David Rowland of Mount Vernon, Wash.; sister Katherine "Kitty" Miyasato of Juneau; grandchildren Libby and Larry Riley, Noah Gray, Russell Ariel, Amy, Travis and William; Amber Biesler; and great-grandson Kian; and faithful companion, Quincy.
Services were held in July in Anchorage.
Bill Jenkins
A celebration of the life of longtime Southeast Alaska resident Bill Jenkins will be held Aug. 11, 2001, at Sandy Beach near Petersburg.
Jenkins died Jan. 10, 2001. He was born May 10, 1947. He was known to many for his easy smile and quick wit, his family wrote. He was well-educated and served his country in the military but he considered his greatest accomplishment his daughter, Amelia.
Jenkins is survived by many friends and family members.
Wilbur 'Jumbo' Willis James Sr.
Chookanedi Clan Leader Wilbur "Jumbo" Willis James, Sr. died Aug. 9, 2001, in Hoonah. A viewing will be held at 1 p.m., Aug. 11, at the Alaskan Memorial Park in Juneau.
Florence G. Day
Longtime Alaska resident Florence Genevieve Day, 77, died July 7, 2001, at home in Anchorage.
Day was born in Ostrander, Wash., on Dec. 1, 1923, to Charles and Eleanora Hansen. She met Dale Anthony Day in November 1945 and married him two weeks later. They moved to Ketchikan in 1952, Sitka in 1957, and settled in Juneau in 1960.
She worked for the Alaska Department of Revenue in Juneau until her retirement in 1977. She also worked for the Alaska District Council of Laborers in Juneau. Day and her husband moved to north Kenai in 1981. After the death of her husband in 1997, Day lived with her daughters in Washington, Fairbanks, and Anchorage.
She is survived by her daughter Jennie Day Peterson and son-in-law William of Anchorage, grandchildren Steven Peterson, Dale Annette and Shannon Massey of Anchorage; daughter Mary Wallwork and son-in-law Paul of Fairbanks, grandson Bobby Pasquan of Fairbanks; daughter Ellen Doig of Anchorage and grandchildren Cara Doig of Seattle, David Doig and Evan Doig of Anchorage; son David Dale Day and grandchildren Brandy and Eddie Greenhaugh and Terra Randolph all of Soldotna, Austin and Sierra Randolph of Kenai; daughter Laureen Deam and son-in-law Jeff of Wash., and grandchildren Kirsten and Caleb Deam of Wash.; and numerous great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a reception on Saturday July 14, 2001, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 6520 Bridget Drive in Anchorage. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Hospice of Anchorage. The family will attend a Catholic Mass offered in her name. Her ashes will be interred at the Columbarium at the Shrine of St. Therese in Juneau.
Martha Mae Hubbard
Longtime Douglas resident Martha Mae Hubbard died July 3, 2002, in Juneau.
Born Martha Mae Warner on April 5, 1919, in Conway, Mo., she was raised in Missouri and Alberta, Canada. When visiting her brother Nova in Skagway in 1950, she met Richard Burtis Hubbard and fell in love. Martha and Burt were married June 7, 1952, and first made their home in Skagway, moving to Douglas in 1960.
Her family said she was a devoted Christian and her life revolved around caring for her own family of four children and acting as a second mother to countless others. They said her door was always open to family and strangers, and she provided comfort and kindness to all. They also said her ability to look for the good in anyone or any situation made this world a better place.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rowena.
She is survived by her husband, Burtis; sons Jay, Earl and Stanley, and their families.
There will be an open house in celebration of her life for her many friends and family Wednesday, July 10, from 2-5 p.m. at 1408 Fourth St. in Douglas.
Robert Willard Jr.
Angoon resident Robert Willard Jr. died on June 1, 2001, in Juneau after a long illness.
He was born June 26, 1936. His Tlingit name was Kitch Nauthx.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sr. Field Capt. and Mrs. Robert Willard Sr., his brothers Richard Willard, Paul Willard and Ronald James, and his sister, Elizabeth Peterson.
His is survived by his wife Desa Jacobson, his sister Angela Willard Johnson, his brother David WiIlard, his children Dennis Willard of Anchorage and Nancy Willard of Ft. Collins, Colo., his grandchild Eli, and numerous other relatives.
The honorary pallbearers are Mike Everson, Terry Pegues, Lenard Sevdy, James Jack and Ervil Braman.
Active pallbearers are Roger Lewis and Walt Baldwin, cousins Clifford and Franklin Johnson, nephew Richard Willard Jr. and son Dennis Willard.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the Tlingit-Haida Community Center near Salmon Creek. He will be taken to Angoon on Friday for burial.
Kris Anne Parsons-Rigby
Former Juneau resident Kris Anne Parsons-Rigby died May 12, 2001.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1964, in Yakima, Wash. She left Yakima in 1965 with her mother and brother for Alaska. She returned to Yakima and finished school there, graduating from East Valley High School. She found her great love of country in Juneau, where she resided for some time. She worked for the Department of Health and Social Services while in Juneau. She returned to Yakima in 1997, and worked for the state of Washington.
In 1991 it was detected that a tumor had formed in her leg. Her friends organized a spaghetti feed to raise funds for Kris to go to the University of Washington Cancer Center for treatment. From that time on she had the reoccurrence of the osteosarcoma that eventually claimed her life.
She is survived by her husband Roger; her step-children Matt, Shanteal and Shaniesha; her parents Sharron (Earl) Weatherman and Bill (Polly) Parsons; brothers Ken (Saimi) and Joe Parsons; her nephews and nieces Emerson, Derek, George, Jeff, Rikki, and Emily; her sister Connie Rummel; her step-brother and sister Brent Weatherman and Krista McGlashan; her grandparents Emerson and Margaret Ransier and Mattie Allen; and her special family members Perk Allred and Terri King.
Memorial services were held on May 16 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Memorial Hospice played an extremely important part in her life. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Yakima Memorial Hospice, the Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice.
Robert Allyn Nelson
Juneau resident Robert Allyn Nelson died May 17, 2001, in Seattle, Wash.
He was born June 13, 1941, in Kenmare, N.D. He was educated in the Kenmare area and worked with his father for a time doing carpentry work. In 1960 he moved to Phoenix, Ariz., where he worked until moving to Juneau in 1964. He worked for the Alaska Marine Highway until retiring in December 1999. He lived in Juneau until his death.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of rural Kenmare and the Eagles Aerie at Juneau.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence W. and Margrethe Nelson.
He is survived by his sisters Romell Lawson of Tioga, N.D., and Sharon Solomonson of Parshall N.D., and their husbands Kenneth and Dean; his nieces Shara of Fargo, N.D., and Kirsten and Jennifer Solomonson of Parshall, N.D.; and his nephew Geoffrey Solomonson of Parshall, N.D.
The funeral was May 24 in Trinity Lutheran Church in Kenmare. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
A gathering of friends will be held at the Lucky Lady at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 17.
