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Albert Warren Hunt
Former Juneau resident Albert Warren Hunt, 69, died Jan. 10, 2001, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Sunnyside, Wash.
He was born April 5, 1931, to Albert Warren and Turie Sally (Wolf) Hunt, in Meeker, Colo. He served as a radio operator during the Korean War. He and his wife Ellen (Curtis) Hunt lived in Juneau from 1959 to 1987. He worked as a carpenter and also worked on the Alaska Pipeline.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his sisters Alice Artlip and Edith Green and his brother Cecil Hunt.
He is survived by his daughter Patsy Hunt of Aberdeen, Wash., his sisters Edna Caldwell of Juneau, Frances Minor of Sunnyside, Wash., Alberta Warfield of Prosser, Wash., his brothers Brownie Hunt of Juneau and Frank Hunt of Grandview, Wash. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Jan. 16 in Grandview, Wash. Internment will be at the Grandview Cemetery. The family suggest that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 21836, Juneau, AK, 99802.
Robert Leroy Mell
Former Juneau resident Robert Leroy Mell died Jan. 4, 2001, in British Columbia following a long fight against cancer.
He was born March 5, 1924, in Wichita, Kan. After graduating from high school he served with the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He attended electronic technical training in Portland, Ore., and then worked for the Federal Aviation Administration on Annette Island in 1948, moving to Juneau in 1951.
He met and married his wife Alleyne in Juneau where they raised their family. In 1981 he retired from the FAA and worked as a seasonal employee with the state of Alaska for several years. They moved to Shawnigan Lake, B.C., in June 1986.
He continued an interest in ham radio through out his life, (VE7-TVL & KL7TV), and was a member of the Juneau and the Victoria, B.C. clubs. His family and friends appreciated his capable loving ways, unique technical abilities and sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Alleyne, and his mother Bessie Arnt of Vancouver, Wash., his two daughters, Katherine Mell, and three grandsons of Juneau, Jean (Jim) Russo, and grandchildren Adam and Sarah Hughes of Eagle River.
Donations may be made to the Cancer Society, P.O. Box 21836, Juneau, AK, 99802; the American Diabetes Association, 801 West Fireweed Lane, No. 103, Anchorage, AK, 99503; or a charity of choice.
Funeral services were held Jan. 10, 2001, in Colwood, B.C.
Matilda 'Pepper' Lennep
Juneau resident Matilda "Pepper" Lennep died April 9, 2001, in Juneau at home. A full obituary will follow.
D. Robert Hakala
Juneau resident Donald Robert "Bob" Hakala died April 17, 2001, of cancer in his home in Juneau.
He was born May 25, 1921, in Ironwood, Mich., to John and Nannie Hakala. He attended Ironwood schools and learned to fly before joining the Army Air Corp in 1943. He earned flight officer wings and was severely injured in a flying accident at Fort Bragg, N.C. After his recovery he attended Michigan State University, earning a master's degree in forestry. While at MSU he met and married Jean Macklem.
His career as a forester and naturalist included six years at Isle Royale National Park where he initiated interpretive services (visitor education and information). He later served as curator and new parks planner for the National Parks Service, developing exhibits for some 20 national parks. He came to Alaska in 1962 as regional chief of interpretive services and his accomplishments included development of the Marine Highway interpretive program.
He was active in 4-H as a youth and throughout his career he worked with youth camps and nature trails. He and Jean started a 4-H forestry club and were involved in the Switzer Creek project, now the Richard Marriot Memorial Trail.
He received many professional awards for his work. The Forest Service established a regional award named in his honor. He was a member of the Society of American Foresters, the National Forestry Honorary Society and Xi Sigma Pi.
His family wrote that he will be remembered for his gentle humor, his patience and respect for children and his music and songs. He was an avid recylcer and collector of old tools. Sharing his love for nature was central to his life.
Hakala was preceded in death by his parents and his brother George. He is survived by his wife Jean and son Ron of Juneau, daughters Jannie Choquette (and Thomas) of Seattle, Mary Ord (and Peter) of Juneau, grandchildren Jesse, Janae and Jolie Choquette of Seattle, Jordan Hakala and Nathan, Annika and Bekka Ord of Juneau; sisters Nan Helen Saari of Wisconsin, June Vaugen and Ilona Folk of Washington and brothers John B. and Merril J. of Fairbanks and Edward of Anchorage.
A memorial service will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Juneau, 3200 Hospital Dr. 99801.
Wilbur J. Hamilton
Longtime Juneau resident Wilbur J. "Bill" Hamilton, 70, died Jan. 22, 2001, at his home.
Hamilton was born June 3, 1930, in Hugoton, Kan., son of Wilbur Clayton and Violet Hamilton. Both of his parents died when he was young and he was raised by his paternal grandparents on their farm in Kansas. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1950 and served in Guam and San Diego. He married in 1953.
After his discharge from the Navy he farmed with his grandfather for several years before moving to Escondido, Calif., where he started in the construction business. He and his family came to Juneau in 1972 for the summer, found their home and never left. He and his three sons built homes and apartments all over Juneau.
He was a charter member of the Juneau Home Builders Association and served as director for several years. He was also a member of the Auke Bay American Legion.
His great love was fishing and he spent many hours on his boat, Cindy Lee, taking friends and family fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Forita "Rita" Hamilton, his children Steven (and Wendy) Hamilton and Cindy (and Tom) Stadt all of Juneau, Ted (and Rhoda) Hamilton of Chine Valley, Ariz., and Jerry (and Delores) Hamilton of El Cajon, Calif.; grandchildren Josh (and Andy) Hamilton of Chine Valley, Ariz., Lindsey Stadt and Jamie Daniel, of Juneau, Jas, David, Nicole, and Taylor Hamilton, all of El Cajon, Calif.; and great-granddaughter Marren Hamilton of Juneau.
Hamilton wished to be cremated and that his ashes be scattered over his favorite fishing spot. A reception and celebration of his life will be announced at a later time.
The family requests that remembrances be made to the Bill Bosse Donation Fund at National Bank of Alaska, or to the Hospice & Home Care of Juneau, 9200 Hospital Drive, No. 100, Juneau, AK 99801.
Peggy Louise Jackson
Juneau resident Peggy Louise Jackson died Jan. 24, 2001, in Juneau.
She was born Feb. 2, 1947, in Denver, to Ellis and Phyllis Cockrell. She attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo., and moved to Juneau in 1981. She worked as an administrative assistant for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
Her interests included art and stained glass, hiking, camping and boating. She was a devout Christian and her family wrote that her main goal in life was to bring people to God. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Bill Jackson, her father-in-law William Jackson Sr. and her sons Christopher (and Jean) Jackson and Matthew Jackson, all of Juneau; son David (and Melissa) Reese of Fontana, Calif., brothers Dave (and Sue) and Al (and Barb) of Colorado, her sister-in-law Lisa Mattox and mother-in-law Gayle Jackson of Colorado, grandchildren Kaylin Jackson of Juneau and Heather, Jordan and Autumn Reese of California and four nephews and their families.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bethel Assembly of God. Her ashes will be scattered at sea in a private family ceremony.
Memorial donations may be made to the Bethel Assembly of God building fund, 8001 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK 99801.
Geraldine R. Whiting
Geraldine R. Whiting died July 27, 2001, in Juneau.
She was born July 19, 1915, in Pasadena, Calif. She came to Alaska in 1946 with her lifelong friend Barbara Hulk to work for Alaska Coastal Airlines. That year she met and married fellow employee Joe Whiting.
Whiting worked for many years for the Juneau School District. She was a member of the Pioneers Auxiliary No. 6 and a member of PEO for almost 60 years. She was also a charter member and past president of Chapter D of the PEO. Her last three years were spent with many friends at the Juneau Pioneers' Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by her sons Tim and wife Barbara, Gene and wife Pam; grandchildren Mike Whiting of Juneau, Cory Whiting of California, Niki Whiting and Sally Masony of Juneau; great-grandchildren Alanna of Juneau, Kyle and Nichole of California, and Cameron and Cheyenne of Washington.
A memorial reception in her honor will be held at 1-2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Pioneers' Home. Donations in her memory may be made to the Pioneers' Home Residents Council.
William 'Bill' Tompkins
William "Bill" Tompkins died Sept. 21, 2001, in Juneau, after a bout with cancer.
Born into the Raven Frog Clan of Klukwan on June 8, 1930, in Anchorage, Tompkins, whose Tlingit name is Hin'Sheesh, spent most of the last 40 years in Juneau. He served for two years during the Korean War, and some of his jobs in Juneau included working as a logger, a hand troller, a longshoreman and a commercial driver.
Tompkins was well known for his athletic talents. He was the first Alaska Native to play in the Minor League, he carried the Alaska Flag at the first Arctic Winter Games in 1970, and he played with the Arctic Lights and Klukwan. He was an active member of the Lions Club's Gold Medal Committee, and, in 1978, he was inducted into the Gold Medal Hall of Fame. He also coached Little League, American Legion Baseball, men's and women's basketball and softball. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Klaney; father Frank Tompkins; stepfather Henry Smith; brothers John and Raymond Tompkins; and sisters Henrietta "Bubbles" Tompkins, Betsy Raines and Dorothy Smith Burford.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Betty; son John Tompkins and his wife Linda, North Carolina; son Guy Tompkins and his wife Deborah, Australia; daughter Maggie Tompkins and Steve Bean, Juneau; son Frank Tompkins, Juneau; daughter Dawn Tompkins and Jason Bavard, Juneau; son Joe Tompkins, Juneau; daughter Christal Tompkins and Sam Miller, Juneau; many grandchildren, and a large extended family throughout Alaska.
A memorial service will be held at the Juneau ANB Hall on Monday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. The burial or spreading of ashes will be posted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Fund, Juneau Lions Club, Hospice, or the American Red Cross.
Donald W. Korpela
Former Juneau resident Donald W. Korpela died March 6, 2000, while traveling in Port Angeles, Wash.
He was born Feb. 1, 1941, in Ironwood, Mich. to Waino and Adele Korpela.
In 1963, after serving in the U.S. Air Force, he joined his parents in Juneau. He was an electrician and worked in Juneau, the North Slope and Sitka. He trolled commercially, worked for the state of Alaska and the Sitka School District Maintenance Department. He moved to Sitka in 1981. Korpela enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing.
He and his wife Kaysa were married in 1979 and had two daughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Kaysa Stutte, daughters Kelsey and Leyla of Sitka; brother Ron Korpela (and wife Rae Marie) and their children Rhonda Leatham and Robert and Richard Korpela; and his wife's parents Robert and Marcella Stutte all of Juneau.
The family may be contacted at 1729 Edgecumbe Dr., Sitka, 99835. A trust fund has been established for his daughters. Donations can be sent to First Bank, 208-C Lake St., Sitka, 99835.
Ethan Lee Knull
Juneau resident Ethan Lee Knull died June 6, 2000, from exhaustion due to complications from a heart disease. He was 10 weeks old.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Glacier Valley Baptist Church.
Dale Dennis St. Clair
Lifetime Hoonah resident Dale Dennis St. Clair died Aug. 22 in Hoonah.
He was born April 12, 1961. He was a member of the Raven/Beaver clan, and his Tlingit name was Nawhoowa. He was a graduate of Hoonah High School. He loved fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Salvation Army and Hoonah ANB Camp 12.
He was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Nancy Knudson, Frank St. Clair, Fanny John and Joseph Pratt; his father Kelly F. St. Clair Sr.; and brothers Kelly F. St. Clair Jr., Lyle J. St. Clair and Clifford B. St. Clair.
The surviving members of his family are his mother, Adeline J. St. Clair of Hoonah; brothers Aaron, Frank, Calvin and Earl St. Clair of Juneau; sisters Doris St. Clair and Sherrilyn Morrow of Juneau, and Ella St. Clair of Hoonah; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 7 tonight at the Hoonah ANB Hall. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hoonah ANB Hall.
Scott Lorne Davis
Haines resident Scott Lorne Davis died Aug. 21, 2000, in Dutch Harbor.
He was born July 22, 1971, in Haines. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Davis of Juneau; his brother Timothy Lewis; his sister Heather Davis of Juneau; his maternal grandmother, Matilda Lewis of Haines and several aunties, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Salvation Army in Haines.
Donations may be sent to Box 183, Haines, Ak, 99827.
