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Sister Mary Thibodeau
Former Juneau resident Mary Thibodeau, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, died of cancer Aug. 23, 2000, in Spokane, Wash. She was 69.
She was born May 9, 1931, at St. Ann's Hospital in Juneau to Rose and Joe Thibodeau. She was the fifth child of the pioneering Juneau family. She attended St. Ann's School and graduated from Juneau High School in 1949.
She attended Marylhurst College in Portland, Ore., and entered the Holy Names Order a year later. She received a master of arts education degree in social studies from Eastern Washington University and continued her education at Boston University, Fort Wright College and Seattle University. She served in education and religious studies in Spokane, Everett, Auburn and Seattle, Wash.
On June 3 she celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a nun.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Kenny. She is survived by her brother Robert (and Aurelia) of Juneau, sisters Cecilia (and William) of California, Dorothy of Oregon, brother Joseph (Geri) of Washington, and her sister-in-law Sally, the widow of her brother Kenny. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held today in Spokane and burial will be in the Holy Names plot in Spokane.
Sister Mary Thibodeau Former Juneau resident Mary Thibodeau, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, died of cancer Aug. 23, 2000, in Spokane, Wash. She was 69.
She was born May 9, 1931, at St. Ann's Hospital in Juneau to Rose and Joe Thibodeau. She was the fifth child of the pioneering Juneau family. She attended St. Ann's School and graduated from Juneau High School in 1949.
She attended Marylhurst College in Portland, Ore., and entered the Holy Names Order a year later. She received a master of arts education degree in social studies from Eastern Washington University and continued her education at Boston University, Fort Wright College and Seattle University. She served in education and religious studies in Spokane, Everett, Auburn and Seattle, Wash.
On June 3 she celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a nun.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Kenny. She is survived by her brother Robert (and Aurelia) of Juneau, sisters Cecilia (and William) of California, Dorothy of Oregon, brother Joseph (Geri) of Washington, and her sister-in-law Sally, the widow of her brother Kenny. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held today in Spokane and burial will be in the Holy Names plot in Spokane.
Ethel May Campbell
Former Juneau resident Ethel May Campbell died Aug. 15, 200, in Juneau, while in Alaska visiting friends. She was 84.
She was born April 26, 1916, in Washington, D.C. She moved to Juneau in 1986 with her son, the Rev. John Campbell, and his family.
John Campbell was the first pastor at the church, and friends wrote that Ethel was a tireless worker at Aldersgate in the beginning years of the church, and maintained her membership and continued her support after she left Juneau in 1995. The church kitchen is named in her honor.
She enjoyed cross stitching, working on the computer and activities with United Methodist Women.
She was an active member of Glen Burnie United Methodist Church in Glen Burnie, Md., the United Methodist Church of Unalaska and Davidsonville United Methodist Church in Davidsonville, Md. She was also a member of the Glen Burnie chapter of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Campbell and her son David Campbell.
She is survived by her five sons Robert (and Cynthia) of Georgia, Richard (and Lynn), the Rev. John (and Bonnie), Mark and Michael (Marjorie) Campbell, all of Maryland; daughters Eileen Gibson (and Charles) of New York and Nancy Azeezs (and Sam) of New Jersey; 16 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Services were held in Davidsonville last week. A memorial service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. today
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 33491, Juneau, AK, 99803.
Ethel May Campbell
Former Juneau resident Ethel May Campbell died Aug. 15, 200, in Juneau, while in Alaska visiting friends. She was 84.
She was born April 26, 1916, in Washington, D.C. She moved to Juneau in 1986 with her son, the Rev. John Campbell, and his family.
John Campbell was the first pastor at the church, and friends wrote that Ethel was a tireless worker at Aldersgate in the beginning years of the church, and maintained her membership and continued her support after she left Juneau in 1995. The church kitchen is named in her honor.
She enjoyed cross stitching, working on the computer and activities with United Methodist Women.
She was an active member of Glen Burnie United Methodist Church in Glen Burnie, Md., the United Methodist Church of Unalaska and Davidsonville United Methodist Church in Davidsonville, Md. She was also a member of the Glen Burnie chapter of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Campbell and her son David Campbell.
She is survived by her five sons Robert (and Cynthia) of Georgia, Richard (and Lynn), the Rev. John (and Bonnie), Mark and Michael (Marjorie) Campbell, all of Maryland; daughters Eileen Gibson (and Charles) of New York and Nancy Azeezs (and Sam) of New Jersey; 16 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Services were held in Davidsonville last week. A memorial service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. today
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 33491, Juneau, AK, 99803.
Dallas Weyand
Former Juneau resident Dallas G. Weyand died April 26, 2000 in Salem, Ore.
He was born Jan. 13, 1923, to Helmi (Janiksela) and Curly Weyand.
He served in the Navy and retired in 1970 as a chief petty officer in the submarine service. He moved to Turner, Ore., in 1971 where he worked with the Oregon Christian Convention for five years. He then worked as a corrections officer at the Oregon State Penitentiary until he retired in 1982.
He was a member of the Butte, Mont., and Salem Oregon Masonic Lodges and the Fleet Reserve Association. He also served on the Turner Rural Fire District Board and the Satus Indian Mission Board.
His survivors include his wife of 47 years, Laura; children Dallas (and wife Joella) Weyand and Beth Manzo, all of Salem, Ore.; Kim Weyand of Tualatin, Ore.; and Ferol (and husband Webster) Terwiliger of Keizer, Ore.; sister Carolyn (and husband Dwain) Reddekopp and brother Duke (and wife Lorraine) of Juneau; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services were held on May 5, 2000, at Turner Christian Church.
The family may be contacted at P.O. Box 72, Turner, Ore., 97392.
Dillon R. Whiteley
Juneau resident Dillon Rocky Whiteley died July 19, 2000, in Anchorage at Providence Hospital. He was three months old.
He was born April 19, 2000, in Juneau, to Stanwood and Jeanette Whiteley. He is survived by his parents, his brothers Demetrius and Dominick, grandparents Gertrude and George Whiteley, all of Juneau; grandparents Barbara and Rocky Agoney of Angoon; aunts and uncles Gail and Jeff Field of Salt Lake City, Utah, Geolanda and Roger Schmidt of Philipsburg, Pa., Gary and Tony Buresh of Juneau, and Richard and Pat Hansen of Desert Hot Springs, Calif.; and cousins Jenna Field and Memory Schmidt.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Assembly Church.
Cards may be sent to Stanwood and Jeanette Whiteley, 1050 Salmon Creek Lane, Apt. F-101, Juneau, AK, 99801.
Christine Marie Casperson
Christine Marie Casperson died Oct. 8, 2000, in Juneau. She was a
50 -year resident of Juneau.
She was born Nov. 22, 1939, in Wanaque, N.J. to John and Julia Hudert. She was the fourth of six children Johnny Pat, twin sisters Maureen and Dorothea, Andrea and Kathleen. The family moved to Nome in 1946 and Juneau in 1951. She was a cheerleader for the Crimson Bears at Juneau Douglas High School, a passion she continued as she watched her sons play and later coach the Juneau basketball teams.
After graduating in 1958 she went to Marylhurst College in Portland, Ore. and played basketball and tennis. She graduated with teaching credentials in 1962 and taught in Oregon and Alaska, mostly the Juneau School District.
She married Bruce Ross Casperson in 1964. They had five children; Kevin, Carl, Christopher, Dorothea and Robert. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1970 and taught until her retirement in 1975. Despite repeated bouts with cancer, she continually found the silver lining in every cloud, and was thrilled to reach her 60th birthday, her family said.
She is preceded in death by her father, sister Andrea and husband Bruce Casperson.
She is survived by her children, daughter-in-law Brenda, her sister Maureen Eberhardt all of Juneau; son-in-law Alex Van Duyn of San Francisco; grandson Tyler Casperson of Fairbanks; mother and sisters Dorothea and Kathleen Hudert of Vancouver, Wash.; and her brother Johnny Pat of New York.
Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Viewing is from 12-12:45 p.m., reception to follow at St. Paul's reception hall. Flowers can be sent to St. Paul's, 9055 Atlin Dr. Please bring a hot dish for reception.
Raymond L. Caldwell Sr.
Juneau resident Raymond L. Caldwell Sr., died Feb. 24, 2000, at his home in Juneau.
He was born April 5, 1926, in Tacoma, Wash., to George and Francis Caldwell. The family moved to Juneau shortly after he was born, and he attended schools in the Juneau-Douglas area.
He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He was employed by the Alaska Marine Highway until his retirement in 1997, and worked for the Juneau Taxicab Company at the time of his death. He was a member of the American Legion, Auke Bay Post 25.
His son wrote that Caldwell loved Alaska, and enjoyed boating, fishing and gardening. He was also a writer and wrote poetry and songs with Alaska themes. He published a book in 1995 of his poetry, inspired by his travels up the Inside Passage.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Bonnie Edwards and Beverly Ness, son David A. Caldwell and grandson Michael L. Caldwell.
He is survived by his wife Birgit Caldwell of Juneau, daughter Avonna L. Murfitt of Anchorage, son Ronald D. Caldwell of Talkeetna, sons Raymond L. Caldwell Jr., (and wife Lorraine) and Darrell G. Caldwell (and wife Shelley) of Juneau, nephews Larry and Mike Ness, 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no memorial services. His ashes will be taken to sea at a private family gathering.
A memorial account has been established at First Bank. Donations may be made to the memory of Raymond L. Caldwell Sr.
The family may be contacted care of Birgit Caldwell at P.O. Box 210543, Auke Bay, Alaska, 99821.
Rose Tsuyo Komatsubara
Former Juneau resident Rose Tsuyo Komatsubara, 94, died Feb. 19, 2000, in Seattle, with her family members at her side.
She was born Dec. 3, 1905, in Kagoshima-ken, Japan. In 1922 she joined her parents in Seattle, and in the late 1920s the family moved to Petersburg. She met her husband, Katsutaro Komatsubara, there and they married in 1936.
During World War II, the Komatsubara family was interned in Minidoka, Idaho. After the war, they lived briefly in Mesa, Idaho, and returned to Petersburg in 1948. In 1951, Katsutaro entered into a partnership with the owner of the City Cafe in Juneau.
She is survived by her daughters, Rose Wayne of Bellevue, Wash., Nancy Stephenson of Portland, Ore., Patricia Reefe of Santa Cruz, Calif., Karen Komatsubara of Redmond, Wash., and her son, Gary Komatsubara of El Cerrito, Calif., her brother Kenneth Oyama and her sister June Takahashi, both of Seattle, and six grandchildren.
Services were held last week in Seattle. Memorials may be made in her name to the Seattle KIERO nursing home, 1601 Yesler Way, Seattle, Wash., 98122, or the Japanese Presbyterian Church, 1801 24th Avenue South, Seattle, Wash., 98144.
Clifford A. Berge
Longtime Juneau resident Clifford A. Berge died April 20, 2000, in Bellevue, Wash., from complications following a stroke.
He was born May 19, 1909, in Chicago. He moved to Juneau in the summer of 1959 and lived here until his death.
Berge was the founder of the Juneau Symphony. A music teacher, he played in the 1934 Chicago World's Fair, the Duluth Symphony and the Chicago Civic Orchestra before moving to Juneau. He taught music in Illinois, Minnesota and the Juneau School District. He retired in 1973, but continued teaching privately for many years.
He was also the founder of the Retired Teachers' Association and a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Pioneers of Alaska and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
His family writes that he was a kind and gentle man, fun to be around, with a keen sense of humor and a passion for music.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years Ethel Berge of Juneau, sister Thelma Blegen of Chicago and son Clifford Berge Jr., of Mt. Vernon, Wash.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. May 2 at Northern Light United Church.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Northern Light United Church, 400 11th Street, Juneau, Alaska, 99901 or to The Juneau Symphony, P.O. Box 021236, Juneau, Alaska, 99802.
