David Baggett

Jan 11, 1948 -

Oct 29, 2026

David Paul Baggett, 78, passed away on Oct. 29, 2026, with his family by his side in Wichita Falls, Texas. David was born on Jan. 11, 1948, in Vernon, Texas, to Paul and Margaret (Mortimer) Baggett. He was the eldest of three children, followed by his brother Bruce and sister Toni. They grew up on their humble 80-acre family farm in Rayland, Texas.

He graduated from Lockett High School in 1966 as class vice president, and attended two years at Midwestern State University.

In 1967, David started working at a service station in Wichita Falls; that was the day he met the love of his life, Vicki Lynn Turnbow, and they were later married on June 12, 1970.

In 1973, after a short stint in Denver, they packed up and headed off to Alaska to follow a prospective oil field job opportunity. He started as a roustabout and worked his way up to vice president of Quadco, where he retired at 70. David and Vicki renovated their first house in Anchorage, before building the family home in 1981 that they would raise their family in. Their first son, Justin, was born in 1979, and second son, Cody, in 1984. He enjoyed tinkering Jeeps and had 11 of them over time, a lifetime hobby that gave him great satisfaction and which became a family affair passed on to both his sons.

Their family life was rich with time spent together; summers spent traveling around Alaska and Canada in their motorhome and enjoying days at the company cabin in Kenai. Christmas was usually spent returning to Texas to be with family. He shared his childhood love of Boy Scouts with his two sons. A longtime member of the Petroleum Club, he enjoyed a good scotch, usually Johnnie Walker. His witty sense of humor collected many good friends and even better stories over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Margaret; and brother, Bruce. He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Vicki; son, Justin (Ruth and granddaughter Adela); son, Cody (Jordan); sister, Toni Butler (Bill); granddog, Chewie, all of Anchorage; and numerous extended family.

Marie Barker

Jun 12, 1937 -

Oct 16, 2026

Marie Ellen Barker (Heman) passed away on Oct. 16, 2026, at the age of 89, at Woodland Hills Senior Community in Hudson, Wis., where she resided the last two years of her life.

Marie was born in Britton, S.D., to Kenneth and Violet Heman. She grew up in Minneapolis, Minn., attending North High School and later the University of Minnesota earning a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduating from college, Marie worked a few years as a jewelry buyer for Donaldson's Department Store, often traveling to New York on buying trips. An opportunity to become a teacher took her to Lansing, Mich., where she taught grade school and attended night classes to attain her master's in teaching from the University of Michigan. After graduating in 1969, Marie and a friend pulled a travel trailer up the Alcan Highway to Anchorage, Alaska. This was quite a feat as neither woman knew how to back up a trailer. For 1500 miles, pull-through camping spots were a must! Arriving in Anchorage, Marie taught at Wonder Park.

One night, a friend suggested Marie join him and a visiting salesman for dinner. Teaching salaries being rather low, Marie quickly agreed to join them for a free dinner. And six months later, handsome Randell Barker became Marie's husband. Marie moved to his home in Lomita, Calif., and helped raise his two young sons: Tim and Scott. There, Marie again attended night classes and earned a Special Education certificate at the University of California. Eventually, Marie convinced Rande and the boys to move to Anchorage, where they bought a lovely hillside home, and Marie resumed teaching. She taught Special Ed at West High and Stellar and was the Special Ed department chair at Romig Jr. High. Marie was a talented, compassionate and effective Special Ed teacher and counselor. After retiring from the Anchorage School District, Marie taught part-time as a teacher at a Providence residential program for abused girls. Her quiet manner and innate talent for sensing others' feelings made her an asset to the program and a trusted friend to the girls.

After 15 years of marriage, Rande died of a brain tumor. It was then that Marie took up cruising and eventually ballroom dancing. Rarely did a Princess Cruise ship leave a dock without Marie on board. She traveled to China, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, the Panama Canal and sailed through all five Great Lakes. She traveled with trunks of beautiful gowns and jewelry. She enjoyed the formal dinners, the shows, dancing, massages and hairstylists! Traveling with Marie was fun; she made friends wherever she went and was always up for an adventure; she even rafted the Grand Canyon for seven days! But of all the places she traveled, Alaska was home and she loved it. Her La Honda townhome overlooked Fish Creek, and she spent many hours watching the frequent visitors: seagulls, moose, foxes and bears. There was a tree close to her window where seagulls nested. Marie, with her strong binoculars, came to consider herself an authority on seagull sex.

But most of all, Marie loved to dance. She began taking ballroom dance classes in her 50s. She was remarkably graceful and poised, and she possessed a natural rhythm. Her already large circle of friends increased even further when she joined the dance community. She attended many out-of-state dance camps. Once at a dance camp in San Diego, Calif., where many Asian students were in attendance, Marie, blond, big-boned and nearly six feet tall, initially felt self-conscious. Her companion remarked, "Marie, you could be the tallest, blondest lady they've ever seen. Let's ask if they want a picture with you." They did, and Marie graciously held her arms out above their heads for a group picture. All of them - Marie included - giggling as the picture was taken. Many friends' children also appreciated Marie's willingness to be the World's Tallest Easter Bunny, a convincing Santa Clause and Glinda the Good Witch, where she amazed, and possibly frightened, small children at a Wizard of Oz singalong!

Marie continued her love of dance even when confined to a wheelchair. At Woodland Hills, where she last lived, Marie organized a New Year's Eve dance. She started by appealing to the staff. "These old people want to dance!" she'd say to the activities director. And she kept saying it sweetly to her week, after week, after week. New Year's Eve arrived at Woodland Hills and so did a disc jockey, a glittering light ball and refreshments. Marie's brother, Neil, swung Marie around the dance floor in her wheelchair in time to the music, and Marie coaxed many formerly reluctant dancers onto the floor. It was a joyful evening. At the end of the dance, Marie was presented with a plaque thanking her for bringing New Year's cheer to Woodland Hills.

In 2018, Marie moved to Stillwater, Minn., to be close to family. There, she enjoyed Friday night dinners and card games with brother Neil's family especially enjoying her nieces and nephew.

Marie is survived by her brother, Neil (Kathy) Hemen; sister, Cynthia Christie; nieces, Katie (Brian) Haupt, Elizabeth (Ron) Newman and Jennifer (Chris) Van Tassel; nephew, Brian (Kailee) Christie; many great-nieces; a great-nephew; and stepsons, Scott and Tim Barker. She was preceded in death by spouse, Randell; parents; and nephew, David Christe.

A celebration of life was held on Nov. 7, 2026, at Woodland Hills Senior Community.

Marie's ever-present positive attitude and smile will be greatly missed.

Marian "Marnie" Brennan

Jul 13, 1942 -

Oct 11, 2026

Marian "Marnie" Brennan, 84, passed away on Oct. 11, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz., where she and her husband had recently moved to be near family. Born in Worcester, Mass., to Thomas and Rita Moroney, Marnie lived a life filled with adventure, accomplishment, generosity and love.

Marnie began her career as a reporter for the Worcester Telegram, where she met Tom Brennan, her husband of 60 years. They married in 1966 and soon drove an International Travelall, towing a houseboat along the gravel Alcan Highway to Alaska.

In Anchorage, Marnie became editor of the Anchorage Times Women's section before serving as vice president of Brennan and Brennan Communications, the public relations firm Tom founded. Together, they launched The Alaska Collection, a mail-order business featuring Alaskan products. She later held executive marketing and communications positions at Anchorage Telephone Utility, Alaska Communication Systems and TelAlaska. Her honors included recognition from the Anchorage Athena Society and the Alaska Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America's Alaska Communicator of the Year award. Marnie generously shared her exceptional writing and editing skills, helping countless people with resumes, proposals and job applications.

For more than 40 years, she welcomed friends and neighbors into her home for Christmas Eve socials and eggnog celebrations, creating cherished traditions and lasting friendships. She also volunteered for many years at the Alaska Zoo, serving on its board and chairing its annual gala.

Marnie and Tom shared a deep love for Linnell Landing on Cape Cod, where they fulfilled a longtime dream by purchasing and renovating a beach cottage they enjoyed in retirement.

She is survived by Tom; sons Peter (Kelsey) Brennan and Tobin (Angie) Brennan; grandchildren, Madelyn (Paul) Menke, Gavin Brennan, Tommy (Priscilla) Brennan and Trevor Brennan; brothers, Tom and Bob Moroney; and many cherished nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Ellen Mowery.

Marnie's laughter, kindness, and generosity will be deeply missed. No formal services are planned. Friends and loved ones are encouraged to gather this holiday season to share memories and celebrate her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alaska Zoo.

Susan Harper

Aug 11, 1956 -

Oct 10, 2026

Susan Margaret Harper passed away on Oct. 10, 2026, after a brief but incredibly courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born to Pat and James Lichau on Aug. 11, 1956 in Santa Rosa, California. After graduating from Mapleton High School in 1974, her yearning for adventure first led her to the shores of Hawaii before ultimately being drawn to the infinite mountains and abundant oceans of Alaska.

She truly found her home in Ketchikan, Alaska - a land that nourished her adventurous soul and filled her with an awe and excitement that propagated throughout the remainder of her life. It was there that she met a coast guard serviceman by the name of Stephen Harper that would, unbeknownst to her, become the love of her life.

Susan and Stephen married on Dec. 20, 1975, which is perhaps an important clue as to why Susan so avidly and enthusiastically celebrated the holiday season. Nearly 2 years to the day later, they welcomed their first child, Nicole Michelle, who would from then on be Susan's best friend for the rest of her years. After returning to Oregon for a short time in the early '80s, Susan gave birth to her first son, Taylor Justin, whose curiosity and energy often tested the limits of maternal patience, but she constantly encouraged his exploration of the world all the same. Not long after, her soul was called back to Alaska, where she was meant to be, and gave birth to her second son, Travis Dustin. The kindness in his heart was surely Susan's gift to him at birth, modeled exactly after her own. Travis's penchant for catching frogs began a lifelong fondness of the amphibians for Susan.

She raised her children in what she called "god's country." Where the people were kind, the air was pure and adventure was at your doorstep. She never missed a baseball game, concert or awards assembly and would drop everything to be there for her kids, 100% of the time. She never met someone she couldn't strike up a conversation with and was fiercely loyal and protective of her family.

Though she spent most of her career working in healthcare administration, she was most at home as a deckhand fishing for Alaska's bounty, as she did for many summers. When she wasn't on a boat, she and Steve were off exploring the far reaches of the Last Frontier in their "goofy" trailer. She would openly admit that those days camping with Steve and their friends were the best days of her life.

The only thing that rivaled her love of exploration was the flower gardens that were ubiquitous at every home she ever lived. It was her conduit to the earth that she felt so intrinsically connected to, and it was evident in the vibrancy of her flower beds. It was the perfect reflection of her soul - beautiful and wonderful.

She was preceded in death by Stephen Harper; and is survived by her loving children, Nicole, Taylor and Travis; and six grandchildren, Kasey, Marilyn, Mayan, Evelyn, Paige and Hadley.

Her ashes will be laid to rest next to the love of her life, Stephen, on Nov. 11, at 1 p.m., at Eastside Memorial Park in Minden, Nev.

Kathleen Ann Horton

Dec 9, 1954 -

Oct 24, 2026

Kathleen Ann Horton passed away at her home on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

Kathy was born in 1954, in Beverly, Mass., to Leo and Irene DiPaolo (Markarian). After graduating from high school, Kathy moved to California where she began her career in the medical administration field. In 1989, Kathy moved to Alaska and worked as the office manager at AK Kidney Center. In 1992, Kathy married Tim Horton. The following year, they purchased the Long Rifle Lodge, overlooking the Matanuska Glacier, and operated it for the next 13 years. A wonderful cook, she was especially known for her delicious homemade pies. After selling the lodge in 2006, Kathy returned to work in medical administration at the AK Kidney Center and later worked at Liberty Dialysis, where she retired from in 2019.

Kathy was a gentle, loving and unselfish person. A wonderful wife, sister, aunt and cousin. She was very proud of her Italian/Armenian heritage and took great joy in maintaining relationships with family and friends. She was loved by many, and she will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known her.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Tim; brother, Bob and wife Diana; sister, Nancy and husband Jim; nephews, Steven (Nicole), David (Liz), Jesse (Akiliah) and Myles; great-niece, Luna; great-nephew, Alessio; and best friends, Lucky and Daniel.

A memorial service is planned for Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Legacy Heritage Chapel, 440 East Klatt Road in Anchorage, Alaska.

Mary Jo Kidd-Thomas

Dec 28, 1945 -

Oct 17, 2026

Mary Jo Kidd-Thomas, 80, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2026.

Mary Jo spent her childhood in Sitka and made Alaska her home. Teaching was her passion, and she made a lasting difference in the lives of everyone she touched. She was a gifted educator who poured her heart and soul into her family and preschool, Kidd's Early Learning Center. She will be remembered with affection by those who knew her. She had the warmest heart.

Mary Jo and her husband, Robert, shared 57 years of marriage. She is survived by Robert; four children, Julie Adriensen (Chris Adriensen), Carolyn Ivy, Christopher Thomas (Tracey Thomas) and David Thomas; five grandchildren, Celecia Ivy, Saivion Ivy, Isaac Thomas, Aislyn Thomas and Isla Thomas; great-grandson, Austin; granddaughter, Amber; and five siblings, Sylvia Kidd, Chas Kidd, Dusty Kidd, William Kidd and David Kidd.

Her legacy lives on in her family and anyone who experienced her kindness. She will be deeply missed, loved and thought of in our hearts forever.

Agnes K. Magby

Aug 21, 1934 -

Oct 22, 2026

On Oct. 22, 2026, Agnes "Aklaasi" Kiyutelluk Magby passed peacefully in her sleep with family by her side in her home of 59 years. Her suffering with dementia has ended. May Agnes rest in peace in God's loving arms, surrounded by family in Heaven. Born in Shishmaref to Alfred and Dolly Kiyutelluk on Aug. 21, 1934, she attended school in Shishmaref, White Mountain and Mt. Edgecumbe, Alaska, where she became a LPN on Jan. 15, 1957. She worked as a LPN in Anchorage, Alaska, and in the Lower 48. Agnes would later retire from food services at ANMC in 1990. Agnes married LLoyd B. Magby of Carlsbad, N.M., in July 1958, and they had six children. A dedicated career soldier who had also served in the Korean War, Lloyd was killed in Vietnam in 1967. Agnes's brother John, released from the military, drove her family from Oklahoma up to Alaska. Agnes married Earl L. Mitchell of Beloit, Wis., who served in the Army, in 1970. They both loved the outdoors, including fishing, hunting, clam digging and berry picking. She had two more daughters, the last of her children. Earl passed away in 1984. Throughout her life she would make beautiful crafts: clothes for her family, knitted sweaters, seal skin ornaments, slippers, hats and crocheted pieces that would be displayed around homes. Agnes was happiest when family came to her home for holidays and birthday parties. Her cooking and delicious cinnamon rolls will be missed. Her home was always open to out of town family and friends. She made sure their errands got done and had plenty to eat. They would often play a game called Snertz, laughing and having a great time. Agnes's laughter, generosity and loving personality will forever be remembered and cherished by all. Agnes is survived by her brother, Steven Kiyutelluk; children, Betsy Magby (Timothy Koenig), Jed Magby, Joel Magby, Veda Spelta (Del), Jason Magby, Karen Tocktoo (Bill Mathews) and Sandra Mitchell (special friend Victor Pavlenkov); and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Dolly Kiyutelluk; sister, Molly Tocktoo; brothers, John, Clayton, Amos, Davis and Morris Kiyutelluk; and daughter, Twila Webster.

Her family would like to thank the Compassus Hospice Care Nurse Jacob, HomeWell Care Services Caregivers Caroline and Kristen and all others for the care they gave Agnes in her difficult time.

There will be viewing on Nov. 6, 2026, at 12 p.m., at Central Lutheran Church; service begins at 1p.m. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Angelus Memorial Park Cemetery, and a potluck at 4 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church.

Demetrius John Marth

Oct 25, 1979 -

Oct 16, 2026

Demetrius John Marth (Navarre) died at home in Wasilla on Oct. 16, 2026. He was 46. Born in Anchorage on Oct. 25, 1979, to Lucinda "Cindy" White and David John Marth, Demetri was a lifelong Alaskan who lived in Peters Creek, Kenai, Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska. He attended Colony High School and worked as a store manager for his family's business for many years. At the time of his death, he was working for Ace Concrete Contracting.

Demetri was a kind and thoughtful man who was deeply loved by his family and many friends. Though he often struggled to see himself in as positive a light as others did, his final years were some of the brightest of his life. He had recently embraced his Christian faith. He was saved on Aug. 5, 2025, and baptized on Nov. 10, 2025, at Farm Loop Christian Center in Palmer. He was active in his church and recovery communities and was extremely proud of the example he was setting for others through his journey. Above all, he was proud of his daughter, Taylor, who was not only his source of inspiration but also his best friend. A lifelong fan of Seattle sports teams, he recently had the opportunity to take Taylor to a Mariners game in Seattle and often talked about his desire to share more adventures with her in the future.

He loved fishing, playing softball, collecting sports cards, playing bingo, being outdoors and spending time with his family. He had a quick wit and a wry smile and will be forever remembered for his gentle spirit, enormous heart and dry sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Taylor Marth and Alex Massey, and their mother, Mandy Lambert, all of Palmer; stepfather, Patrick Navarre of Wasilla, who raised him from a young age and with whom he shared a home for much of his life; sister, Davida Navarre White of Seattle; brothers, Jared (Emma) Navarre of Nashville, Shane Navarre of Cave Creek, Ariz., and Daniel (Kaitlyn) Navarre of Palmer; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

His loss will leave an immense hole in the lives of all who knew and loved him. But his family draws comfort from the knowledge that he found peace and strength in the Lord in his final years, and for that, they are forever grateful.

A celebration of life will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Farm Loop Christian Center in Palmer.

Lena D. Mason

Apr 22, 1931 -

Sep 26, 2026

Lena D. "Lee" Mason, "Meme" as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully in the arms of our Lord at her daughter's home in Meridian, Idaho, on Sept. 26, 2026.

Lena was born on April 22, 1931, in Boston, Mass., to Angelina and Francesco Rizzi. She graduated from Hyde Park High School in Hyde Park, Mass.

During that time, she developed her love for music and became an accomplished piano player that lead her to meeting the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Mason, when she filled in for his band. They were married on July 21,1951.

The family got stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1969. Mom was the epitome of an Air Force wife and stay-at-home mom. She became a youth bowling coach and joined the local Youth Board of Directors for Anchorage and served as Vice-President and then President for many years. Lena was instrumental in getting bowling to be a varsity letter sport for high schools in the Anchorage area in the 1990s. She was a member of the United States Bowling Congress for over 50 years and was inducted into the Greater Anchorage USBC Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service during the 1991-1992 season. Lena was also a member of St. Anthony's and St. Patrick's Catholic churches.

Lena's greatest love in life was her family. Family first and foremost, Mama Bear came out more times than we can count - her feisty and stubborn spirit making an appearance, especially when it was at the defense and protection of her family.

Lena is survived by sons, Robert "Bob" Mason Jr. (Carol) of New Jersey, and Rick Mason of Anchorage; daughters, Lynne Goard (Chris) of Idaho, and Lori Petty (Brian) of Anchorage; grandchildren, Christina, and Robert Mason III (Tina) of Maine, Diana Weber (Drew) of New Jersey, Margaret "Maggie" Mason (Trevin) of North Carolina, Royce Woodruff (Jenelle) of Idaho, Ryan Dudley (Kacie) of Iowa, Jenna Dudley, Alec Dudley (Haley) and Katelyn Petty, all of Anchorage, Christopher Goard (Rebecca) of Chugiak and Oliver Goard of Wasilla; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Neveah, Carleigh, Leenah, Miranda, Otto, Oscar, Heidi, AJ, Kennady, Claire, Mason, RaeAnne, Aubree, Matilda, Addisyn and Bristol. Lena was joyously reunited with her husband of 57 years, Robert; son, John; daughter-in-law, Patricia; mom and dad; brothers, Luigi and William; and grandchildren, Arianne and David.

Our family wishes to thank Dr. Stephen Settle of the CyberKnife Center at Providence Alaska Medical Center and Dr. Stephen Schaffer of ACENT and Resound ENT for their talents that allowed us more quality time with mom than anyone thought possible. In addition, the staff of Medical Park, Dr. White, Dr. Buck, Dr. Laufer and Dr. Beck, who took amazing care of mom over the past 45 years. Also, a big thank you to the amazing nurses at Providence Alaska Medical Center for the extraordinary care they took with mom over the past year.

A celebration of life will take place in June 2027. We are so grateful for an amazing 95 years for mom, but somehow, that wasn't enough. Mom, we love you to the moon and back. Goodbye is not forever. Goodbye is not the end. It simply means we will miss you until we meet again.

Nicholas James Peters

Jun 19, 1992 -

Sep 15, 2026

Nicholas Peters entered into his eternal rest in an airplane crash in western Alaska on Sept. 15, 2026. He and his wife Kristen cherished nine years of marriage and welcomed three beautiful children: Cecil, Rohn and Alaina. He was the son of Richard and Barbara Peters, and brother to Matthew, Brian and Maria Peters, all of whom survive him.

Nick spent his childhood recreating outdoors, hunting and trapping. This swiftly transformed into a career as first a welder and then a skilled pilot and operator of Nick's Air Service serving fellow adventurers and hunters in rural Alaska. He enjoyed and found peace in Alaska's wilderness and was eager to share it with others. Nick was always willing to lend a hand, loved his family tremendously and cherished his friendships.

We love you and may you rest peacefully in the sanctuary of God's embrace.

David John Veronick

Jun 17, 1955 -

Nov 1, 2026

David "Dave" Veronick was born on June 17, 1955, to Clifford Veronick and Mary (Mazar) Veronick in Eveleth, Minn. He passed away in Anchorage, Alaska, on Nov. 1, 2026. He grew up in various areas around Minnesota, including Brainerd, St. Paul, and Gilbert. After graduation from high school, he pursued a vocational degree in electronics and also played in a band with both his father and his uncle, James Veronick, playing around Michigan, Des Moines, Iowa and Minnesota. This was one of the highlights of his life that he often talked about. The three Veronick men enjoyed entertaining others and traveling around to do so. Dave played the electric bass guitar, his favorite instrument, and also enjoyed playing many Bach pieces on the piano. Bach was his absolute favorite composer. He was a major Beatles fan, as well as The Doors, The Hollies and other groups from a variety of musical styles. He loved the rhythm and beat of music – it fed something deep in his soul.

Dave worked in one of the mine processing plants for US Steel in northern Minnesota, and then did radio work in the same area. After a subsequent layoff at a new radio job, he eventually decided to move to Alaska. There he lived with his uncle, James, and grandmother, Rose Veronick. Alaska suited Dave very well. He loved hiking, climbing up the Gunsight Mountain with his grandfather, cross-country skiing and bicycling.

Dave's main areas of interest in this world were astronomy, archaeology, technology and music, among many others. At work, he was often referred to as Super Dave or MacGyver for his ability to work at solving a problem until he found a solution. If he didn't understand the problem when he found it, by the end, he was an expert in that subject. He had an innate skill for understanding computers, electronics, just about anything digital or anything he chose to understand for himself. Dave earned a Microsoft certification by studying on his own and then the world of computers and other technologies became his work for the last 40 years of his life. Dave retired in 2020, spending the last six years of his life exploring many of his interests, including following the launch of the James Webb telescope and the many images it began sending back, helping us understand more about the origins of the universe.

At age 55, Dave was diagnosed with systemic scleroderma, a disease that rarely affects men as much as it does women. He lived with this diagnosis for his final 15 years, which impacted many areas of his life. He put his MacGyver skills to the test in devising new ways to see and do things when the scleroderma changed how he used to do them, such as putting pliers to use to help him open tightly sealed, vacuum-packed containers or using different tools to help him pick up things when his fingers no longer worked well. He was always thinking of ways to do something that someone wouldn't usually think of. He was such a talented person at not succumbing easily to scleroderma. He will be missed greatly.

Dave is survived by his wife, Julie; children, Richard and Elizabeth; mother, Mary Veronick; siblings, Mary Kay and Brian; and niece and nephew-in-law, Nikki and Nick Duff. He was predeceased by his father, Cliff; sister, Renee; grandmother, Rose Veronick; grandfather, John Veronick; and uncle, James "Jimo" Veronick.

Dewey David Young

Sep 4, 1948 -

Oct 5, 2026

Dewey D. Young passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 5, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska. He was born in Ashland, Ore., in 1948, to parents Dewey and Alyce Young and grew up in Rogue River, Ore. He earned a B.A. in education from Southern Oregon College. In 1976, Dewey and Jerri embraced the spirit of adventure and made the life changing decision to move their young family to Alaska. They set out for a new beginning, inspired by the opportunities his in-laws had shared and the promise of a wonderful place to call home. What began as an adventure became a lifetime of memories and experiences in Alaska.

Dewey proudly served in the Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Bon Homme Richard. Despite a degree in education, Dewey was a natural born salesman and was instead drawn towards business. Dewey had a long career in sales and most notably worked as the General Manager of Frito Lay Alaska for many years. Dewey had a magnetic personality, was always the life of the party and his friends and family lovingly referred to him as the "Big Chip." He loved golfing, hunting and traveling. But above all, his greatest joy was his family. He could most often be found on the sidelines, cheering on his children and grandchildren at their sporting events. He took great pride in being involved in their lives.

Dewey will be remembered by those who knew and loved him. His memory will live on through his family and all the lives he touched.

A Celebration of Life will be held in spring 2027 in Anchorage, with details to be announced at a later date.