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Carl Reidar Anderson was born August 16, 1948, in Oakland, California, to Bert and Helen Anderson. Raised in Petersburg, Carl's life took many twists and turns. Some were good, some were not, but he always had a story to share with the friends who loved him. Carl worked hard, played hard, and never let anything but fear or thin air stop him. He started working while in high school at construction jobs with his father, cooked crab at PFI, worked for the City of Petersburg, crewed on various... Full story
Carl Edward Crome passed away on September 8, 2023 at United General Medical Center in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Officially, he died of complications from Alzheimer’s-related dementia and heart disease. But really, he died of a broken heart because he couldn’t fish anymore. Carl is survived by his wife, Judy, his brother Donnie, his children Carl Hensen, James Hensen, Julie Bartholoma, Linda Jackson, Lara Stark, and Daniel Crome, as well as many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Car... Full story
Gary Albert Stevens, 53, passed away in June in his Las Vegas home of natural causes. His memorial service will be at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August. 31, at Chief Shakes House on Shakes Island in Wrangell, Alaska, followed by a reception and potluck at the American Legion Hall. Gary was born to Gary James and Susan Georgina Stevens on March 28, 1970, the first grandchild born to the Feller and Stevens family in Wrangell, Alaska. He was Tlingit and Haida of the Naanyaa.iee clan. His Tlingit names... Full story
Pamela Kay Billette passed away on July 28, 2023, in White Salmon, Washington. She was born on December 13, 1958, in Yakima, Washington, to Ray Rogers and Nancy Rogers (McGraw). Pam was a beloved mother, grandmother, and homemaker who brought joy and laughter to those around her. As a child and young adult, Pam had great spunk and a bit of a wild streak. She loved to make social connections with others, which was reflected in teachers' comments on her report cards, such as, "talks with friends"... Full story
Paul Anthony Kavon was born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin on September 26, 1958, the son of Martin and Ruth Kavon. His lifelong love of fishing was born at the end of the family pier on the shore of Pewaukee Lake with his dad by his side. While still in grade school, after the death of their father, Paul and his older sister Renee moved to live with their uncle and his family on their ranch in Plentywood, Montana. Having obtained the lifelong nickname of "PK," Paul graduated from Plentywood High School... Full story
Paul Bowen was born in Spokane, Washington in 1932 and grew up living in Montana, Nebraska and California. He attended Palo Alto High School where he excelled at track as a top miler in northern California. In the early 1950s he became a smoke jumper, traveling from his Montana base around the region and parachuting into sometimes-dangerous terrain to contain and combat wildfires. He took part in a U.S. Geological Survey project in Lituya Bay in 1952 and took the opportunity to participate in th... Full story
William Colyn Lyons was born December 11, 1933 to George and Mary Lyons in Petersburg, Alaska. He joined a large family consisting of nine brothers and two sisters. He spent part of his childhood on his family's fox farm. Bill married Ann Arness in 1956 and soon after was drafted into the army where he served in Anchorage from 1956 until 1958. While in Anchorage he worked in the motor pool and drove a military taxi. During his service his first child was born, Debra Ann. He received an... Full story
John Edgington was born in southern California and after high school he went to Alaska for the first time as a summer stream guard for the Department of the Interior, before Alaska statehood. After meeting and marrying the love of his life, Michale, at Oregon State University, John completed his Masters degree in fisheries at University of Idaho. He became a biologist for the State of Oklahoma and after the birth of his daughter Sarah, the family moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, where John worked... Full story
Gloria Ohmer truly never gave up on life; her body simply gave out. She crossed over Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m, July 18... at 801 Sandy Beach Road... surrounded by family. With her Birthday-to-Eternity, we're sure that there was a grand reunion on the OtherSide with all the many who have gone before her. In her 97-and-a-half years, she made a huge impact in so many ways... with family, friends, friends of friends, chance acquaintances, employees, partners, and more... who all became friends.... Full story
Born on January 25th, 1971 to Myron Lyons Jr. and Julie Owens-Lyons in Petersburg. Sandra passed away on June 11th, 2023 in Anchorage, Alaska. Sandra was known as a bubbly, beautiful, people person who had the determination to do whatever she set her mind to. She was always on the go hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time on her property at Point Agassiz. Nine years in a row she was the log rolling champion during the 4th of July festivities! Her dog Stella was her pride and joy, if she... Full story
Born on October 3rd, 1949 to Myron Sr. and Gertrude Lyons in Petersburg, Myron peacefully passed away on June 21st, 2023 in Petersburg. Myron was gentle, quiet and an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent much time teaching his kids and grandchildren the ways of life in Southeast Alaska. Myron enjoyed laughing and telling stories with his many friends, and even dancing during his younger years. His many jobs included: commercial fisherman, mill worker, PFI cold storage employee and flying with cou... Full story
Beulah Eleanor Luhr passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home in Petersburg surrounded by her children. Beulah was born in Chester, Montana on October 12, 1934, to Robert T. Reid and Vena (Ward) Reid. Her family moved to Petersburg, Alaska in 1939 and she resided there for the last 84 years. Beulah grew up in Scow Bay, graduated from Petersburg High School and married the love of her life, Donald Luhr, on May 31, 1952. In high school Beulah worked for the telephone company, back in the... Full story
Myra Arlene Sarber passed with her family by her side April 14th in Sunnyside Oregon. Myra was born the sixth child of seven in Spokane WA, to Thelma Irene and Faber Sebastian Wondzell. In 1951 her family moved by steamship to Wrangell in the Territory of Alaska. 1955 brought a consistent and loving stepfather, Albert Ronning. She married her lifelong love Homer Sarber in Petersburg AK, in 1962, and they settled down in Ketchikan to raise their family. Myra and Homer lived in Ketchikan for 35... Full story
Troy E. Anderson, 77, of Petersburg Alaska, passed away on May 23, 2023. Troy retired in 2003 after working for the City of Petersburg for 25 years. He loved fishing and being outdoors in general. He was predeceased by his parents, Florence (Penny) and Marvin Anderson; brothers, Tim and Chuck Heikkila. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Roseanne Anderson; son, Brian Anderson; daughter, June Downey; four brothers, Joe, Jerry, Marty and Wayne Heikkila. His presence will be greatly missed on... Full story
Art Hammer was born on July 7, 1921 to John and Marie Hammer in Petersburg, Alaska. He was born at the family's house on Lumber Street, where he joined siblings Jennie, Agnes, and Norman. His brother James joined the family five years later. As a child Art could be found helping his Dad work on the house they were building on Hammer's Slough, rowing up Petersburg Creek, or fishing with friends. All of Art's educational years were completed in Petersburg. He was a member of the Petersburg High... Full story
Long-time Petersburg resident Dennis Sperl survived a near fatal stroke in March of 2015, but returned home to make the most of eight "bonus years" with dear family, friends, and caretakers before succumbing to a brief illness on April 13, 2023. Dennis was born in Bremerton, Washington, on September 3, 1943 to Clara and Walter Sperl and his older brother David. A sister, Moretta, joined her two older brothers a couple of years later. In 1946 the Sperls moved to Juneau where Walter worked as the... Full story
Harper Tasche Jordan, 61, died at his home in Kent, Washington on March 6, 2023. Tasche Mark Daniel Jordan was born March 29, 1961 in Chehalis, Washington, to Paul and Frieda Jordan. Growing up in beautiful rural Petersburg influenced his lifelong passions for music and nature; he composed and recorded a soundtrack for the U.S. Forest Service at age 13, and learned to play all the instruments in his high school band's storage room. Harper graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree... Full story
James Chase Swainson was born on August 27, 1967 in Ellensburg, Washington to Jim Swainson and Susan Goettlicher. James split his time living between both parents – traveling between Alaskan towns to live with his dad Jimmy and stepmom Sparky in Petersburg, with his mother Susan and stepfather Tom Larson in Sitka, and later with his mother and stepfather Mark Goettlicher in Anchorage. After graduating from East High School in Anchorage, James moved to Seattle and lived in the University District... Full story
Jack Duane "Jake" Phillips, a well respected Southeast Alaska fisherman, died February 9, 2023 at the Sitka Pioneers Home. He was 91. As he requested, no services will be held. Jake was born June 11, 1931 at St. Ann's Hospital in Juneau. His parents, John F. and Ida M. (Barber) Phillips, worked at the Chichagof mine and Jake's early years were at the mine. When it closed, the family moved to Sitka. Jake worked many jobs as a young man – crewed on a freighter, was a taxi driver, construction w...
Darlene Elaine Brewer Anderson, 78, who loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her community, passed away unexpectedly with her youngest daughter by her side at Mat-Su Regional Hospital in Palmer, Alaska on December 21, 2022. She was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on October 13, 1944, and the eldest of 5 siblings, to the late Francis Edward Brewer and Ruth Elizabeth (Snyder) Brewer. In her young years, Darlene attended Catholic school and sold her mother's baked goods, with...
Paul Arnold Anderson, 77, passed away with family by his side at home in Petersburg, Alaska on January 16, 2023 after a short battle with throat cancer. He was born in Seattle, Washington on August 2, 1945, to Gustav Nathaniel Anderson Jr. and Patricia Ann Anderson. Paul lived in Ballard, Washington with his parents and 4 siblings, Knute, Patty, Erik, and Mark. He attended Whittier Elementary school from 1951 until 1953 when the family moved to Petersburg, Alaska where he finished up his schooli...
Colleen Nicholson was born on November 7, 1928 in Idaho Falls, ID, the eldest child of George “Bud” and Alice Mortensen. Her father was a cook and butcher by trade who ran restaurants in western Montana. Her brother Buddy (Jim Mortensen) and sister Ruthie (Rhoden) rounded out the family. The restaurant business was especially tough during the Great Depression, so the family moved often, living in Sheridan, Dillon, and Butte, MT. With the onset of World War II, her father heard of an opp... Full story
Robert George Olsen (Bob Sr.) was born January 7, 1954 to Ray and Gladys Olsen in Arlington, Washington. He was their fourth son, joining older brothers John, Jim, and Ray Jr. Soon to follow was the youngest brother of the bunch, Mike. In 1967 the family moved from their cattle ranch in Washington to pursue logging opportunities in Alaska, which landed them in Petersburg. It was a family business and every one of the Olsens had a hand in the operation. By the time he was fourteen Bob was...
Tasha Lee Prus, age 57, passed to her eternal life peacefully surrounded by loving family on January 9, 2023, after a long illness. Tasha was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 3, 1965. As a member of a military family that moved many times, her childhood sparked her love of travel. After college she worked on a fish processing barge in Alaska. When it stopped on Mitkof Island, she fell in love with the small fishing village of Petersburg. She made her vision of living there come true when sh... Full story
Mike A. Davis, a resident of Sitka, died December 31, 2022 at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center. He was 70. Mike was born January 19, 1952 in Grants Pass, Oregon to Ronald E. Davis and Lillian E. Shotridge. The family moved to Anchorage in 1964, then to Juneau in 1966 where Mike graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School in 1971. He attended a computer programming school in Lake Oswego, Oregon. After graduating he returned to Juneau to work for the State of Alaska. Later he moved to Petersburg, where... Full story
