Roger Anthony Tabor

Apr 8, 1957 -

Mar 8, 2026

Roger Anthony "Tony" Tabor was born on April 8, 1957, in Bluefield, W.Va., to Roger Carr Tabor and Margaret Ella Hagy Tabor.

His father Roger served in the Air Force during Vietnam and after. They moved to California, Montana, North Dakota, and Alaska during that time.

Tony attended Service and Bartlett high schools, graduating from Victorville High School in California. Tony enlisted in the U.S. Army. After being injured during a motorpool accident, he became a Chaplin's Assistant for rest of his enlistment.

After getting out of the Army, he attended Bible College and later attended Northern Arizona University and graduated with an accounting degree from University of Alaska Anchorage.

Tony worked as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic for the Alaska Railroad and also spent time working for AVEC & Red Dog Mine. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Jenski Automotive in Palmer, Alaska, where his love of people and social interaction really shined.

Tony enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, photography, reading and catching many rays of sunshine.

Tony is survived by his partner and love, Teresa Roy of Palmer. Their love of Hawaii and traveling made it a match made in heaven.

He is also survived by his youngest brother, Paul Tabor (Kim) of Anchorage, Alaska; stepmother, Ginny (Brad Lewis) of Palmer; sister-in-law, Christina Tabor (Steve) of Eagle River, Alaska; half-sister, Bonnie; nieces, Kailyn and Kamryn Tabor of Anchorage, and Kimberly Tabor of Eagle River; and nephew, Steven (Allison and Torin) of Anchorage.

Tony is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Ella Hagy Tabor; father, Roger Carr Tabor; and brother, Steven Mark Tabor.

A celebration of life will be held at Harvest Christian Fellowship, 17108 Hanson Drive in Eagle River, on March 28, 2026, at 11 a.m.

A celebration Potluck will follow the Service.