Charles (Charlie) Michon

Homer resident, Mr. Charles (Charlie) Michon, Sr., 91, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer with his family by his side. 
Charlie was born Dec. 26, 1924 in Auburn, Neb. He was a corporal in the Army-Air Force during World War II as a diesel mechanic. Charlie and his wife Bonnie Jean (BJ), have been together 67 years, having raised five children, three of whom have passed on. Charlie and BJ moved to Homer in 1994, when their son in-law and daughter decided to make Homer their home and didn’t want to leave them behind. Charlie retired from Pegler and Company back in Nebraska after driving over the road for 35 years; he and turned warehouse worker for another 15 years. He was a member and officer of the Homer Elks Lodge for several years, and was a lifetime member of the American Legion in Homer.
Charlie walked for the Alzheimer’s Walk for many years, being the local and state winner by going all over town getting donations ranging from $1,250 to $5,200. He was actually the one who came up with the name “Amblin’” for Alzheimer’s.” Charlie enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, country music, working on cars and trucks and being with the family.
“He was funny, loved telling jokes, always spoke his mind (sometimes in his version of English) and he really, really enjoyed his beer.”
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles N. and Ada Stewart; sons, Dean R. and Charles R, Jr.; daughter, Kathy L. Potter; one brother and two sisters, all from Nebraska.
He is survived by his wife, BJ; daughter and son in-law, Bonnie and Jim of Homer; daughter, Karel of Lafayette, Ind.; grandchildren, Cory Nelson and Mike Haney, Jr. of Belfair, Wash.; Pepper Martushev of Homer; Charles R, III, David Haney of Lincoln, Neb.; Melissah Minnick of Hickman, Neb.; Aron and Sara Long of Lafayette, Ind.; Danielle Michon of Beaver Crossing, Neb.; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care in Homer. If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Nelson at 907-235-4085.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to BJ Michon to 4300 Bartlett Street, Room 15, Homer, Alaska 99603.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel and Crematory. Please sign Charlie’s online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

Emily Ann Barnett Koskovich, 68, was taken from this earth by her beloved angels Aug. 17, 2016. “Annie” was born in Madeira, California to third generation wagon train pioneers of English/Irish heritage. Two of her ancestors came to America on the Mayflower. One of her ancestors is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Annie, her sister Margie, and brother George grew up on a ranch where “everything was family”. Her mother, Emily, was a Home Economics teacher and her father, George, was a cattleman/farmer for 50 years. Their children rode horses instead of bikes until high school. Annie and her siblings showed champion cattle, sheep and pigs through 4H at the Cow Palace and local fairs for ten years. She was taught to be tough and to never give up. Annie was not a “girly-girl”, although her elegant beauty eventually outshone the cowgirl in her.
Annie was also gifted with a beautiful soprano voice and studied to be an opera singer. But her playful spirit took her away from the focused regimen that operatic singing requires. After graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Annie went to work for Bechtel on the Alyeska Pipeline. She fell in love with Alaska, but returned to California where she sold real estate for twenty years and was a Million Dollar Member. She later brought that same dedicated professionalism to the real estate market of Kachemak Bay. One of her favorite expressions was “Truly!” And TRUE she was. She was honest and discreet.
Ann and Richard Koskovich were married on the Grewingk Glacier in 1992. She became Marketing Manager for Koskovich Wildlife Jewelry, working stints at Ptarmigan Arts where she ignited friendships with her outgoing personality and delightful sense of humor. She and Dick spent many happy hours together on Kachemak Bay on their boat, the Gold ‘N Sea and drifting the Kenai River. Fishing was Annie’s favorite thing to do.
As part of Homer Sister City Delegation to Teshio, Japan in 2002, Annie proudly represented the City of Homer, and revealed her rich soprano voice singing “Star Spangled Banner” at the closing ceremony. She served on the Chamber of Commerce Board, modeled in Wearable Arts and Upstairs Boutique, and gave support to Haven House and other non-profits.
She was a real people-person and took care of everyone she could. Her sweet kindness knew no bounds. When it came time for others to take care of her, she resisted, and stood tall in the face of failing health. She was a testament to the strength of the Will to Live. She defied medical science and prognostications! TRULY amazing lady! Her heart was bigger than life – Annie knew there was no promise of tomorrow, so do it today. Let each loved one know what counts, and that includes parties with silly hats and eggs filled with confetti! As we picture Annie released from pain, we see her rowing her lifeboat from our shore to another shore as hard as she can, where loving family and friends await, waving, and beckoning her. She is singing “Happy” (her favorite song), laughing, eating chocolate, and dancing, and she wants us to do the same.
Annie is survived by her husband, Richard and her sister, Margie Danley. A Memorial Service is not planned. All donations should be made to the Homer Foundation.

Deborah Rose Nye

On June 25, 2016, Deborah Rose Nye of the Olday Road at McNeil Canyon suddenly passed from this life. Nye was the first baby born in the new year of 1952 at the Canandaigua, N.Y., hospital. She grew up Nye Schuyler at Naples in the Finger Lakes region of New York. In 1976 she met her future husband Willy down on the Seneca Reservation at Salamanca, New York.
The next year she and son Aubrey followed Willy and his dream to a small village on Kodiak Island. It was there second son Zachar was born at the beach house she called home at the time. Then it was on to Homer where they wintered in Wilson’s 16-foot-by-24-foot homestead log cabin, the site of their future long-time permanent home.
In search of new adventure she and the two boys followed Willy to Fairbanks, where they stayed, while Willy cooked at Deadhorse. J.Maitland was born that summer in the rented dome she found overlooking the big city from above Farmer’s Loop Road.
On September 19, 1981, during a weeklong vacation at Barrow, Alaska, Nye married Willy with friends and three sons attending. Soon after the wedding, the family traveled to Seward where they boarded the ferry “Trusty Tusty”, and sailed to Kodiak. The young family was growing, the king crab boom was over, other fisheries were faltering, and it wasn’t long before a final move happened, back to Homer, where Gedediah was also born at home.
After Ged came along Nye planted her feet and refused to move again. She and Willy purchased and operated the old Willow Wind restaurant on Ocean Drive until 1986, when Willy built her the dome house on the old Wilson homestead that Nye enjoyed until her dying day. After the boys were settled into Elementary school Nye rejoined the work force in the service industry.
Over the years in Homer and Valdez she was the “surly” breakfast waitress that didn’t drink coffee. She worked at most all of them: Land’s End, Best Western, Oscar’s, and Fat Olive’s. She was the bar manager who brought Hobo Jim to the Beluga, pizza delivery to Fat Rack and kept Willy’s charter boat clean and full of people. She did it all to help pay the bills.
By 2010 Nye had settled into semi-retirement, tending her beloved gardens and fishing with Willy.
For her birthday in 2013 her husband bought her another job – The big yellow EAT truck. Nye loved taking her skills on the road hitting Salmonfest, the Ninilchik State Fair, and the Kenai River Festival. Nye lived her life at full throttle, never using the brakes.
She was a catcher of fish, and an extraordinarily good cook and entertainer. Most of all, Nye loved all her boys and her husband and the joy they gave her. She is missed by all she worked with and knew through the years.
Nye is survived by her husband of all those years, Willy of Homer, sons Aubrey Moses of Bellingham, Wash., Zachar, J.Maitland, and Gedediah, all of Homer; grandsons Bodhj Daniel of Homer, Asher and Orion Moses of Bellingham, Wash; granddaughters Bella Marette of Minnetonka, Minn.; Saylor Moses of Bellingham,Wash.; daughter-in-law Emily Chalup of Homer, Mother Martha Schuyler of Lakeland, Fla, and brother Steve Schuyler of Lone Tree, Colo. 
A celebration of Nye’s Life will be held at the family home 36975 Maria Ct. on Sunday, Sept. 4 starting about 2 p.m. Please bring a memory and dish to share and flowers ­­— Nye loved flowers!

Terry James Greenwald

Terry James Greenwald, 63, of Homer passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at South Peninsula Hospital.
Greenwald was born Saturday, Jan. 17, 1953 in Fairfield, Calif. to Harold Jacob and Wanda (DuBois) Greenwald.
His family stated that, “Terry fell in love with Homer, Alaska, and spent 14 happy years living his dream. He often said that he was lucky to live in the most beautiful place on earth.”
Greenwald was an avid photographer and chef, and spent his free time pursuing his hobbies. He asked that his life be celebrated and not mourned.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Wanda Greenwald, and brother David Greenwald.
Terry is survived by his sons, Beau Greenwald of Homer and Terrance Foley of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; daughter, Jana Volitis of Whispering Pines, N.C.; brother, Jerry Ranum of Denver, Colo.; sister, Barbara Feduska of Colorado Springs, Colo. and five grandchildren: Faithlyn, Addison and Elizabeth Volitis, and Tyler and Emma Foley.
A private, family celebration of Greenwald’s life will be held at a later date.
Please visit www.alaskanfuneral.com to leave online condolences.

Virgil Englishbee passed away on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. His funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Chapman School Gym in Anchor Point. There is a viewing at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. A finger-food potluck will follow, and all are welcome to attend.
If you would like to send flowers, please use the local Safeway at 226-1000. The family asks that no lilies are used in the arrangements, as there are severe allergies to them. There is no need for a delivery charge, since we will be picking up all floral arrangements Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Marjorie Gene Stephens, 88, passed away peacefully Sept. 1, 2016 in Amarillo, Texas. She was born in Amarillo, and spent her childhood and early adult years there. She married her high school sweetheart Del Stephens, attended the University of Texas with him and accompanied him around the world for the next 50-plus years. He was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and they enjoyed traveling together. They had a loving marriage.
The military took them to Alaska in 1966. They loved the Alaska wilderness and lifestyle, and retired to the small town of Homer. They designed and built their own rambling Alaska home, and lived there happily together until Del’s death in 2004. Gene remained in Homer until 2014, when she returned to Amarillo to be close to family and friends.
Stephens was preceded in death by husband Delbert, sister Anne Van Camp, and brother-in-law Virgil Van Camp. Survivors include son Dave Stephens and daughter-in-law, Cheryl Green of Homer; daughter Amy Stephens of Amarillo; brother Rob Schulze of Menifee, Calif., granddaughters Tracy Eastland and Katy Taylor, both of Amarillo; grandson Eric Stephens of Seattle, Wash., and a gaggle of nieces, nephews, in-laws and great-grandkids too numerous to mention individually. She loved them all, and was equally loved by all. Stephens lived well and died well, which is all any of us can hope for. Rest in peace.

Kriss Dawn Swoboda

Kriss D. Swoboda passed away Sept. 13, 2016 after a lengthy and inspiring battle with cancer.
Swoboda was born on Kodiak Island to Don and Mary Mack. She grew up in Kodiak and started commercial fishing at an early age. Swoboda moved to College Station, Texas in 1997. While there, she managed the office of Swoboda Tile for 10 years, while raising her family and making many new friends. She recently moved to Homer, where she continued to make new friends.
Swoboda enjoyed cooking, fishing and taking care of her family — and others. Her outgoing personality and nurturing nature made her easily loved and well-liked by others.
Swoboda was preceded in death by her parents Don and Mary Mack, and a sister Dru McCain. Kriss is survived by her husband of 20 years Scott Swoboda, and their beloved sons Michael (19) and Stanly (15) Swoboda; three brothers Mark Hinkley, Don (Troy) Mack, Russell Mack, and two sisters Ramona Toby and Laura Moore. A celebration of life will be held Oct. 8, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. at Bidarka Inn, 575 Sterling Highway in Homer.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, a donation in her name be made to the American Cancer Society.

Gorgonia Tela-on Sevilliano Scroggs

Gorgonia “Gloria” Tela-on Sevilliano Scroggs peacefully left the earth on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016 at Soldotna General Hospital at the age of 83. She was a resident of the state of Alaska for more than 60 years.
Scroggs grew up in the province of Leyte, and was both strong and tenacious. As a survivor during the Japanese invasion during WWII , she embarked upon a lifetime journey of homesteading and motherhood. Her family and friends will always remember her as a woman of conviction.
Scroggs could filet salmon faster and cleaner than anyone. She smoked salmon on Kasilof Beach by her own fire, dug for clams, and defended her garden from moose and bears with a cast iron pan and wooden spoon — despite her 4-feet-and-a-few-inches stature. She spent many years on the Kenai Peninsula as her husband’s first mate on their commercial fishing boat, and worked for canneries and fisheries.
Her grandchildren will remember summers with their Gram as subsistence gypsies. When she pulled up to the house, she had a dip net hanging out the back of the car, berry pickers and buckets ready for low-bush cranberries and a few of the cousins in tow making room for you in the backseat. Her liveliness did not wane in the winters either. The thermostat was consistently set to 80, house plants on every surface, paintings of Elvis and the Virgin Mary side-by-side on the wall, crocheting projects scattered about, and the smell of eggrolls and sweet rice abounding — and bingo, no matter the season.
These are just a few of the many treasured memories and traditions she shared with her children, grandchildren and even great- grandchildren. Scroggs was the epitome of generosity, selflessness and hard work. All that she had, she shared and gave away and gladly left nothing for herself. She leaves a legacy of a family that will continue to strive to be generous, selfless and hard-working as taught by their beloved matriarch. All of us can’t wait to “see you then” beloved mother and sweet Gram.
Scroggs is preceded in death by her husband, James Jay Scroggs, daughters Susan Marie Scroggs and Diane Louise Scroggs, and son James John Scroggs.
She is survived by daughters Marcella Anne Scroggs and Lillian Nanette Scroggs; son-in-law Drew Dano Tollive; grandchildren Shadow Jon Thomas May and wife Ana Rebecca May, Jesson May; Michael Mann II, James Calvin Mann, Zachary Tanner Mann, Caitlin Marie Mann, Jazlyn Allise Mann, Elijah James Mann, Jessa Suzie May Mann; Jeremy Scroggs; Joshua Stanley Houk and wife Anastasia Rose Marie Houk; Racheal Simone Peterson and husband Nicolas Dean Peterson; Monica Virginia Dimick and husband Seth Nolan Dimick; Sasha Ann Fallon and husband Zane Fallon; Nicole Annette Stasek, Max Stasek; Danielle Telan Scroggs, Ashley Janette Moran-Scroggs and husband Charles Patrick Moran; great grandchildren Benjamin Rocket May, Birch Ryland May, Aspen May; Navaeh Kenzie Lee Scroggs; Kyler Jordan Mann, Kaden Wayne Mann, Zachary Tanner Mann, Caitlin Marie Mann, Jazlyn Allise Mann, Elijah James Mann, Jessa Suzie May Mann; Nicolette Marcella May Scroggs, Elizabeth Katheryn Aleah Scroggs; Jayden Nathaniel Houk, Aurora Virginia Simone Houk; Telan Jezel Fallon, Taylor Eve Fallon, and Macarther Louis Fallon; Azelya Celeste Moran; Layton Drew Jennings-Scroggs; Michael Alan Moran, and extended; Keith Stasek and Jack Maryott.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai.

Emma Jane McCune

Emma Jane McCune went into the presence of the Lord on Oct. 9.
She was born Feb. 23, 1941 in Colorado Springs to Roy and Eva McCune and came to know Christ as a child. She attended Palmer High School, obtained a BA in Education and then went on to earn a Masters of Education in Library Science in 1969.
Challenging herself to be adventurous after obtaining her BA, she talked to a recruiter for a position in Alaska. Her first teaching job was in Ninilchik. She said those were her favorite years teaching.
She went on to teach or be the librarian in various other areas from Seldovia, Kenai to Zion Christian School. From working summers in the Kenai area canneries to being a librarian at the local jail and working for Dr. Frazier,McCune was always challenging herself to do and learn different things. Emma was a teacher to innumerable people. She imparted spiritual wisdom and exasperation to them all with equal ease.
Her sense of adventure made McCune a true Alaska woman. She loved to travel. Great memories were made by those who went with her from Israel to Nepal to Mexico. In her younger days, she did a trip around the world to Scotland, England and Holland. She told great stories of driving the Alcan Hwy back when it was still considered a crude cow path on her way from Colorado to Alaska.
Her love for Jesus, her personal Savior, was her strongest influence. Strong faith to strong belief, McCune always kept the faith and shared it with those around her.  North Kenai Chapel became her family in Alaska. It was very much at the heart of McCune’s service and ministry for Christ. From being the church secretary to playing flute with the worship band, McCune had a servant’s heart. In the women’s Bible study that went from 1997 to just a week ago, many lives were changed, challenged and enriched by McCune.  From setting up the Friendship Mission website to administrative duties with Royal Family, McCune loved serving her Savior.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; sister, Ida and nephew, Bill Freeman.
She is survived by brother, Ben McCune (Wanda) of Oklahoma, nieces, Molly Loup (Jim) of South Dakota; Twila Layne (Thomas) of Tennessee, Sherry Freeman of Wyoming, Amanda McCune of Nevada, nephews, David Wendt (Amanda), Russell Freeman (Jamie), Mike McCune (Stephanie), Gerard Freeman (Michelle), Jessie McCune all of Colorado and Philip Freeman of Tennessee; great nieces and nephews, Jacob Layne, Nancy and Faith McCune, Emily, Cody and Johnnie Loup, Kaleb and Noah Wendt, Whitmore, Henry, Owen, Jack and Olivia Freeman, and great-great niece, Payne McCune.
She leaves a legacy for Christ for others to follow and is loved by many in the community. Heaven can only account for the many lives and hearts she touched and challenged. We are stronger and richer for knowing her.
  Celebration of her life will be Thursday Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at North Kenai Chapel.

Longtime Homer resident and Cook Inlet fisherman Paul Mackie died earlier this month in his home overlooking Kachemak Bay. His wife and brother were at his side. Paul was 60 years old.
Born in Baltimore, Paul was the second of five children. After graduating high school and hitchhiking across the country, Paul returned to Maryland to serve a three-year term with the National Guard. Paul then moved to upstate New York, enrolling at Niagara University to pursue a degree in business.
Over the next 10 years, Paul tried his hand at an assortment of jobs as he traveled around the United States. He practiced as a title officer, sold vacuum cleaners, shined shoes, built greenhouses and worked the line in a beet factory — forever ruing his taste for beets.
In 1989, Paul packed his life and his faithful four-legged companion Newman, into his dad’s old, gray Checker and headed up the Alcan. Arriving soon after the Exxon Valdez oil spill, he was employed briefly in Valdez, and then volunteered at the Otter Rescue Center in Seward. Paul found his way to Homer by late summer and enlisted with a crew to wash the beach in Mars Cove for the remainder of the season. There, Paul formed the connection to the ocean and fishing community that influenced the remainder of his life.
Later that fall, Paul fell in love. Tracy Asselin had recently arrived from New Jersey, and the two spent their first Alaska in a small homestead cabin on Swift Creek — at the head of Kachemak Bay. They briefly parted ways in the spring when Paul headed out for his first season of commercial fishing, and thus began the routine Paul would continue for the next three decades.
In 1996, Paul finally agreed to tuck in his shirt, put on a tie and marry the girl of his dreams. He and Tracy began building their beautiful home and gardens on Baycrest Hill. Years later, he buried his old friend Newman in a shady spot beside the gardens — and eventually, two more beloved dogs, Tahj and Murphy. Projects on the property occupied Paul during off-seasons. No matter how busy, however, Paul always set aside time to serve on local boards and commissions, and to meet the boys for poker nights in the loft above the garage. Paul was also an enthusiastic — an occasionally emotional — sports fan. Between projects, he could often be found in front of the television encouraging his Fantasy Football players, cursing college basketball refs and cheering for his beloved Orioles. Most evenings, though, he saved for Tracy, and the two enjoyed quiet times at home.
During the winter of 2007, Paul designed and built a beautiful commercial greenhouse on their Baycrest property. That spring — before Paul headed out for the fishing season, he and Tracy opened Baycrest Greenhouse.
Paul never lost his love for fishing — or for Homer’s fishing community. Over the years, he mentored his nephews, as well as many local teens as they worked alongside him fishing for halibut and salmon on the F/V Tyee and F/V Lorri Lee.
Paul’s most recent project was to restore an orange 1978 VW van. He was hoping to pack up Tracy and the dogs and hit the road now and again. Paul grew sick with pancreatic cancer before he finished the project, and he spent the last six months of his life enjoying long visits with family and friends, and relishing those quiet evenings with Tracy.
Respected for his insightful conversation, well-formed opinions and vast knowledge of useless trivia, Paul enjoyed the company of his many friends. They — in turn — will remember him warmly for his honesty, big heart and boisterous laugh.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Carolyn. He is survived by his wife Tracy Asselin; sister Carol and spouse William Morris; sister Margaret; brother Patrick and spouse Susan Mackie; sister Theresa, and spouse Beth Richard; 19 nieces and nephews; six great nieces and nephews; and in-laws Chuck and Sue Asselin, Lynn and David Crimmins, Christine and Robert Duffy and Peter and Jennifer Asselin.
Throughout his 27 years in Homer, Paul was a committed and generous supporter of many local nonprofit agencies, including the Homer Community Food Pantry, Hospice of Homer and KBBI. In lieu of flowers, his family requests you honor his memory by making a contribution to a local nonprofit agency of your choice. No service is planned at this time

James Patrick Nestor, 56, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, at his home in Homer. 
No services will be held at this time.
Mr. Nestor was born March 4, 1960 in Evergreen Park, Illinois.  He graduated from Oaklawn High School in 1978.  He received an Associate’s Degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 1987.  In 1985 he worked for Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan up until 1987.  In 1987 he worked for West Shore Medical Center in Manistee, Michigan.  In 1999 he moved to Homer where he worked for South Peninsula Hospital in Homer up until the present day.  James was a member of the Shop Steward Local 959.  He enjoyed Baseball, Trains, and music. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Loretta (O’Connor) Nestor and sister, Sheila Proper. He is survived by his sons, Patrick Nestor or Fairbanks and Daniel (Savanah) Nestor Battle Creek, Michigan; daughter, Naomi Yzenbaard of Kalamazoo, Michigan; step-daughter, Lisa (George) Johnson of Birmingham, AL, Sarah Yzenbaard of Warren, Michigan and Laura Yzenbaard of Vicksburg, Michigan; sisters, Kathy (Terry) Rowan of Lemont, IL and Mary (Rick) Beam of Greeneville, TN and four grandchildren. 
Arrangements made by Homer Funeral Home & Cremation Services.  Please visit or sign his guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

Deidre Ann Bottineau

Homer resident Deidre Ann Bottineau passed away suddenly Thursday morning, Oct. 13, 2016.
Born in Los Angeles, Calif. on March 21 1954, Deidre was always challenging herself to do and learn different things. She inspired spiritual wisdom and aspiration to all with equal ease. Her sense of adventure made Dee a true Alaska woman. She loved to travel, and created great memories with those who went with her on her journeys. She told great stories of driving on the Alcan Highway and her travels took her from California to Washington and Hawaii. Her final travels were to Alaska, where she found her home.
In her younger years, Dee went to school at Sacramento High, followed by College in Arizona.  She did barista training in Seattle, as well as chef training and baking under the head chef at the Seattle Hilton Hotel.
Her journeys moved her to Alaska, where she worked at Land’s End Resort as a chef; she catered many weddings and events throughout the peninsula. She opened her own business in Homer, Dragonfly nails by Dee, using her skills and talents to bless the community. She loved taking care of her friends, family and customers, doing volunteer work at the hospital, Elks club and the Senior Center. She sponsored many Homer High school teams, activities and CTSO events to help kids improve their lives. She was a life member of The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, always helping with events and banquets.
Dee is survived by husband Richard Bottineau, daughter Barbie Bastin, sons Kevin and Keith Bottineau. Her 11 grandchildren include Cara Bottineau, Brittany Russell, Katy Richardson, Brandi Miller, Mike Bastin, Kele Bottineau, Koree Bottineau, Alex Bastin, Kala Davidson, McKinzie Bottineau, Amanda Bastin and 11 great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren fondly remember summers at Grandma Dee’s, camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and playing in the barn.
Dee leaves a legacy of love and generosity for others to follow. Heaven can only account for the many lives and hearts that she has touched; we are stronger and richer for knowing her. Now let’s celebrate a chance to watch Dee spread her wings and guide us.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Wasabis Restaurant, 59217 East End Rd. from 2-6 p.m. No host bar.
Arrangements made by Homer Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Fredric Earl Linder

Fredric Earl Linder, aged 85 of Homer, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at Providence Seward Mountain Haven in Seward.
Linder was born Nov. 29, 1930 to Adolph and Eileen (Champion) Linder in Spokane, Wash. — where he later graduated high school. After graduation, he joined the Marine Corps, earning the rank of sergeant before his honorable discharge in February of 1950.
Linder lived in Kodiak for two years as a child, but in 1969, he and his family moved to Anchorage. In 1984, their family made Homer, Alaska their home. Linder provided for his family as a journeyman plumber until he retired from Orca Inc. Plumbing in Homer at the age of 60.
He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, hunting and building boats and houses.
His family remembers, “He loved camping, fishing and hunting in the Pacific Northwest, and as a young family, we belonged to the Oregon Archeological Society and took part in the excavation of the Trojan site before the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant was built. We spent our weekends hunting and fishing; weekends were family time.”
Linder is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Margaret “Peggy” Linder of Homer; son, Maynard Linder of Homer; daughter, Tanya Norvell of Homer; grandchildren, Gryffyn Linder, Arwyn Linder and Sung Linder of Homer; Preston Norvell of Seattle, Wash. and sister, Jackie Horn of Mt. Solon, Va.
At Linder’s request, there will be no public services, but memorials in his name may be given to the Wounded Warrior Foundation (4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256).
Please visit www.alaskanfuneral.com to leave online condolences.

William A. Tingley

Longtime Alaskan William A. Tingley, 91, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.
Memorial services were held Sunday, Oct. 23, at Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai. Pastor Janice Carlton officiated.
Tingley was born Apr. 16, 1925 in Attleboro, Mass., the son of Louise and E. Blake Tingley. He joined the U.S. Navy at 17 to fight during World War II. Following his military service, he began a career in the Merchant Marines and achieved Master of Oceans, unlimited license. 
Tingley was the founding member and charter president of Southwest Alaska Pilot’s Association, and retired in 1992. He later retired from real estate in 2007.
Tingley enjoyed hunting, fishing and caring for his wife.
His family wrote, “In 1968, Bill and Willie were married. They were very devoted to each other and were rarely apart. Bill always said the best job he ever had was taking care of his wife. Captain Bill was a family man, always willing to help a family member in need. He was loved and will be missed by many.”
Tingley was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Charles, Norman, Joshua and Richard Tingley.
He is survived by his wife, Wilema Tingley of Soldotna; children, Jay Tingley of Anchor Point, Joan Miner of Maple Valley, Wash., Jeff Tingley of Lynnwood, Wash., Jill Herbert of Homer, Darold Matthews of Anchorage, Marti Anderson of Kenai and Lance Matthews of Show Low, Ariz.. Grandchildren include Keith Miner, Shaun Miner, Brandi Peck, Heather Mecsko, Daryll Matthews, Shannon Johnson, Thomas Tingley, James Tingley, Johnathan Tingley, Elton Anderson, Kelse Anderson, Tess Dickinson, David Herbert and Margaret Herbert; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai.