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KAYLAH E. TROUT
Kaylah Elise Trout was born and died April 1, 2004, at Valley Hospital in Palmer.
A funeral service was held Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Manna Baptist Church, 10151 Palmer Wasilla Highway. Pastor Steve Cardin officiated. Burial will be at Wasilla Aurora Cemetery.
Kaylah's family expressed their thoughts of her in the following bible verses:
"Thou has covered me in my mother's womb." Psalm 139:13b
"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalm 139:17
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord."
"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8 and 9
Kaylah was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nena Scott.
Kaylah is survived by her parents, JoBrett and Amanda Trout; her brother Joel T. Trout; her maternal and paternal grandparents, three uncles, nine aunts and three cousins.
Arrangements were made by Valley Funeral Home in Wasilla.
ASDIS SMITH
Asdis Smith, 75, died Sept. 29, 2002, in Fife, Wash. from natural causes.
She was born April 5, 1927, in Hellusandi, Iceland. She came to Alaska in 1974 and settled in Soldotna until 1979 when she moved to Palmer.
She owned Grandma's Restaurant and enjoyed meeting new people and was a frequent attendee at the Bingo halls in Anchorage.
She is survived by her sister, Lana Johnson, of Makawao, Hawaii; her children, Kenneth Smith and Mary Heulett of Henderson, Nev., Donna and Ronald Adams of Wasilla, Susan Robinson and Gene Hoffner of Wasilla, Diane Smith and Joe Blayer of BuIlhead, Ariz., Deborah and Eric Nelsen of Puyallup, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first-born son, Victor Eugene Smith.
A memorial will be held Oct. 13, at 2 pm. at the home of Ronald and Donna Adams, in Wasilla. Anyone wishing additional information should call 376-4267.
FRED MACHETANZ
Palmer resident Fred Machetanz, 94, died Oct. 6, 2002, at Valley Hospital in Palmer. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the United Protestant Church in Palmer, with the Rev. Dennis Hotchkiss officiating.
Mr. Machetanz was born Feb. 20, 1908, in Kenton, Ohio, and first visited Alaska in 1935 following his graduation from Ohio State with a master's degree in art. After serving in the Aleutians in World War II, Fred met Sara Dunn, who was on a sightseeing trip in Alaska. They married in 1947 in Unalakleet. The couple built a cabin near Palmer in 1952, where they lived until Sara's death in September 2001.
In the 1950s, they spent much of their time in the Lower 48 giving lectures on Alaska, typically accompanied by their 98-pound sled dog Seegoo. In 1962, as a consequence of the generosity of several friends, he was able to concentrate on painting long enough to put on a one-man art exhibit. The exhibit was so successful that he was thereafter able to concentrate on painting.
Mr. Machetanz is best known for his paintings of Alaska, but also wrote and illustrated several books and filmed several documentaries of Alaska, most in close collaboration with his wife. He was elected to the Alaska Hall of Fame in 1966, named Alaskan of the Year in 1977, named Artist of the Year by American Artist magazine in 1981, and awarded an honorary doctorate by his alma mater, Ohio State, in 1984.
His family wrote, "Fred's passions were his family, his art and Palmer football. Fred was a loving husband and father, loyal friend and dedicated Alaskan. He believed in and cared deeply for his state and community, and we are richly rewarded in seeing how this state and community have cared for him."
He is survived by his son, Traeger, his daughter-in-law, Carolyn, and his grandchildren, Alexandra and Olivia.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to charities benefiting the needy children of the world.
LUCILLE MARIE BROWN
Palmer resident Lucille Marie Brown, 70, died November 21, 2002, at Valley Hospital of cancer. A gathering for family and friends will be held at 4 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2002, at 10920 Corrie Way, Eagle River Ak.
Mrs. Brown was born Nov. 21, 1932, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
She moved to Alaska in 1969, where she lived in Fairbanks until 1975, Eagle River from 1975-1982 and then moved to Palmer where she resided until her death.
Mrs. Brown worked as a PX clerk in Hawaii in the 1960's, a multi-talented real estate clerk in Washington. In the 1970's she worked for the US. Post Office in Fairbanks and as a cook an waitress in Palmer in the 1980's and 1990's. She retired in 1994.
Mrs. Brown was a member of the Palmer Victory Fellowship and a past member of the Palmer Emblem Club number 338.
Her hobbies included Bible studies, crafts, gardening, fishing and baking.
Her daughter Bobbi wrote "When I was growing up she was the original supermom."
Her granddaughter Natalie wrote "She was understanding, patient, my best friend."
She is survived by her husband Nathan Brown Jr. of Palmer; daughter, Bobbi Dodd of Palmer; granddaughter Natalie A. and spouse, Christopher Neeser of Eagle River; grandson John A. Vanover III of Anchorage; great-grandchildren Tawni Rae and Brayden Christopher Neeser of Eagle River and brother Jack Measley of Michigan.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to cancer research.
Arrangements were made by Kehl's Palmer Mortuary.
BERNARD THOMAS ADAMS
Bernard "Bernie" T. Adams, 52, died unexpectedly June 12, 2003, at his home in Wasilla, surrounded by family and friends.
A memorial service with military funeral honors was held at Jeni and Joel's house in Wasilla on Tuesday, June 17, at 2 p.m. All friends and family were invited.
Interment of his ashes will be at Ft. Richardson National Cemetery at a later date. Born Jan. 11, 1951, in Fairfield, Ky. Mr. Adams was the son of Ben and Angelina Adams.
In 1974, the U.S. Air Force stationed him in Alaska. During his seven-year career he was a C-130 aircraft mechanic specialist. He was a disabled Vietnam-era veteran.
His family wrote, "He installed Smookeeters all over Anchorage. He was known by many businesses around Anchorage during the 1980s.
"His skills and talents were remarkable. He was not just a Jack-of-all-trades, but the 'Jackpot' of all trades.
"He had the honor of holding the challenging title of 'Mr. Mom' during the last nine years of his life while his wife worked at Fish and Game in Palmer. He was a warm-hearted family man. He spent every Father's Day king fishing with his family at Willow Creek."
Mr. Adams is survived by his mother Angelina Adams of Kentucky; wife Leslie Adams of Wasilla; step-son Chevi Perry of Wasilla; daughters Danielle and Cynthia Adams of Wasilla; brothers Bob Adams of Mobil, Ala. and Frank Adams of Louisville, Ky.; sisters Jane Noel of Fairfield, Ky., Mary Tackett of Lawrenceberg, Ky., Cecelia Lewis of Tennessee; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and best friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Ben R. Adams; daughters Michelle Adams and her premature twin sister.
A portion of his ashes will be sent to family in Kentucky for an additional memorial service to be held there on Wednesday, June 18, at the Catholic Church in Fairfield, Ky.
Arrangements were made by Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.
LINDA M. "TIGER" LUNSFORD
Linda M. Lunsford "Tiger", 35, died June 10, 2003, at her home in Wasilla .
She was born July 24, 1967, in Phoenix, Ariz., moved to and grew up in Philadelphia, Pa. She traveled extensively throughout the United States for many years migrating from Florida to Texas, to Arizona to California and eventually came to Anchorage in 1995. She loved everything about Alaska -- the people, the land, but mostly the ocean, the lakes and the rivers because they had fish and lots of them.
Her family said, "Tiger loved fishing and camping more than anything else until she met and married her husband Robert Lunsford in 1999. Love is what finally settled Tiger down in Wasilla. She loved her life with Robert, her home and her dog Tess. She enjoyed many hobbies like restoring, customizing and resale of used furniture and collecting antiques. Tiger was a wonderful cook and host, avid fisherwoman and fun camping buddy, generous, humorous, understanding, caring, smart and energetic and a great best friend. She will be missed by many who loved her very much. She said she would stay here for the rest of her life and she did.
Mrs. Lunsford is survived by her husband Robert E. Lunsford; son Christopher Ottinger; mother Irena Howell; aunts Jacqueline Smith and Sylke LaBeau; brothers Joseph Howell, C. Richard LeRoy III, Tommy Maisey; sister Dawn Mann; grandmother Amita Ebert; "adopted" sister and best friend Shelly Hennessy; and "adopted" child Trina Tubbs.
She wanted her cremated remains to be spread on one of her favorite places to go fishing. Arrangements were made by Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m. Services will be followed by a celebration of her life to be held at Nobody's Inn in Wasilla. Friends and family may call (907) 376-0724 for more information.
JEWELL McGEE
Houston resident Jewell Maxine McGee, 43, died July 24, 2003, at home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Valley Funeral Home, 151 E. Herning Avenue in Wasilla, with Pastor Charles Miller of the Houston Bible Baptist Church officiating. Cremation will follow services.
Mrs. McGee was born June 14, 1960, in Little Rock, Ark. She came to Alaska in May 1966 and lived in Wasilla and Houston. She was a homemaker.
She attended Bible Baptist Church in Houston and enjoyed playing with her grandchildren.
Her family said, "She was big-hearted and caring. She didn't know how not to give someone a second chance. She always saw that one spark of light in everyone that made her want to be their friend."
She is survived by her husband Paul McGee; children, James Robert McGee, April Hughes, Janet Cochran and Lisa McGee; and grandchildren, James Paul McGee, Mary Jane McGee, Dante Hughes and Bethany Hughes.
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Paul McGee.
MICHAEL SCHROEDER
Michael Schroeder, 29, passed on to a better life on Dec. 9, 2003, due to the flu. A celebration of life potluck dinner will be held at the Silver Fox, Mile 50 Parks Hwy., Jan. 17, 2004, beginning at 6 p.m.
Mr. Schroeder was born in Toledo, Ore., on March 9, 1974, and moved to Alaska with his family June 9, 1985. He lived and attended school in Anchorage, moving to Meadow Lakes in 1991.
Michael had most recently been employed at Schuck's Automotive. He enjoyed his work and the interaction with customers.
The loves of Michael's life were fishing, pool, bonfires, fireworks, video games, game shows, movies and Taz. He caught his first king salmon at age 12, which he had to let loose, and his last at 29, which he shared with his mom.
His family said: "Michael will be remembered for many things, but the two that seems to be mentioned most was his loyalty to those that he loved and his willingness to help his family and friends, many times putting them before himself and his needs."
He is survived by his mother, Donnita R. Burks and his step-father, Sam L. Burks, both of Meadow Lakes; a step-brother, Sonny Burks; step-sisters Lita, Chris, Cynthia and Cheron; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins in California, Idaho, Missouri, Oregon, and Washington.
ROGER A. WILLIAMS
Wasilla resident Mr. Roger Alan Williams, 59, died at home of natural causes Jan. 21, 2004.
A Celebration of Life service was held at noon Wednesday at Valley Funeral Home, 151 E. Herning Ave. in Wasilla. Dale Snelson officiated.
Mr. Williams was born Nov. 16, 1944, in Grand Junction, Colo. He came to Alaska with his family in May of 1960 and had lived in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Big Lake and Wasilla.
He was a 1962 graduate of West High School in Anchorage, graduating a year early because of his academic achievements, and he was a graduate of Anchorage Community College.
Mr. Williams served in the Army National Guard.
During his working career he worked as a laborer, a mechanic and as a warehouse manager.
Mr. Williams' interests included mountain climbing, traveling in Alaska, all sports, cabin building and making new friends from Prudhoe Bay to Prince of Wales Island.
His family wrote, "Roger made many friends in his journey through life and was loved by all. He had several pets from dogs to cats at the same time. They all lived in harmony with love and respect for one another. He had a white pet pig named Boy George and a white German shepherd who thought they were related. Roger made several sacrifices for his pets. Roger will never be replaced in our hearts and will be greatly missed by all who had the chance to meet him."
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his father Harley D. Williams, who died in 1965.
He is survived by his mother Sandra Williams-Crossley; brother Larry Eldon Williams; uncle Tony Story; his ex-wife Kellie Gardner-Williams; and many aunts, uncles and cousins in the Lower 48.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements were made by Valley Funeral Home & Crematory in Wasilla.
