Mrs. Grace V. Pinhak
Homer resident, Mrs. Grace V. Pinhak, 94, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at her home in Homer.
No services will be held per her wishes. Mrs. Pinhak was born Oct. 13, 1920 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania. She graduated from high school in Pennsylvania, and moved to Homer in 2002.
She is survived by her daughter, Judith, (W.B.) Hughes; son, Robert W. Pinhak; nephews, Bruce and Robert Rankin and their children; cousins, WM Conner and family.
Arrangements made by Homer Funeral Home and Crematory.
Kathy S. Corp, our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, age 68, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2015. Kathy was born in California to Jack and Ellen Tillman on June 20, 1946. She grew up in Homer, and graduated valedictorian from Homer High School in 1964. She worked at different newspapers throughout her early career. She then took her knowledge of presentation and put it to work here in Homer, while she owned and operated Lazer Print in Homer.
Her daughters, Darla Grediagin (Robert) of Anchorage and Dixie Naron of Homer, her sister Ruth Babcock, brother August Tillman, grandsons Tim and Mike Grediagin, J.J. and Eddie Martinez, Mary Elkins, Jeremy Grediagin, Kathryn Buckley, and Daniel Grediagin, niece Allie (Jessy) Lentz of Homer survive Kathy. She is preceded in death by her husband Clyde Corp, and her sons, Darrell and Daniel Naron.
The family would like to thank the friends of Kathy who have shared stories of how she impacted your lives. Ruth may have said it best, “Kathy was the epitome of Alaska strength and hospitality. She leaves a legacy that will sustain us in times of trouble. and we know she will be celebrating our successes and laughing at our bad jokes from her place in Heaven. A service was held at the Homer United Methodist Church on May 15.
Tommie Carlin Schauer
April 21, 1957 – Dec. 18, 2014
Thomas Richard Schauer was born April 21, 1957, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to parents Richard F. Schauer and Virginia L. Schauer (Vadnais). His biological father passed away when he was just a year old. His mother remarried, and the new larger family grew up on the grounds of Roselawn Cemetery in Roseville, Minnesota where Archie, (stepfather) was the superintendent.
Tommie graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1975, and then attended St. Thomas College. After college, he traveled to Europe to play soccer and later returned to Minnesota, married and started his family. Tommie and Erin had two children; a daughter, Kyle, and a son, Neil.
Tommie was passionate about most things in life — especially his own children. He was known to his family as “Mr. Mom,” due to his ability to always be there to ensure they were cared for and “having fun!” Tommie loved spending time with Kyle and Neil, often coaching and leading activities they were involved in, from girl scouts to hockey teams. He was always watching out for all of the youth he worked with as a coach, substitute teacher, advocate for at-risk youth and provider for community mental health programs.
Tommie was a skilled motivator and loved all of the youth he worked with. He not only connected with young people, but also with their parents and families, going out of his way to become a friend and advocate. His devotion and generosity was profound; he was once witnessed giving someone the “shirt off his back.” Tommie always stayed “connected” with the young people he knew, and often drove hundreds of miles to watch them play soccer or hockey long after he had been their coach.
Tommie spent most of his adult life in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but also spent six years living with his sister, Linda, and her family in Homer. There, he coached soccer, managed the Homer Ice Rink and worked in the schools.
Tommie passed away peacefully on Dec. 18, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. He had both of his children and several family members with him at the time of passing. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard F. Schauer; mother, Virginia L. Patrick; stepfather, Archie Patrick; brother, Craig Patrick; grandparents and uncles.
He is survived by his children, Kyle CarlinSchauer and Neil CarlinSchauer; sisters, Nancy Gurney (Dave); Linda Rourke (Paul); Julie Erickson (Jim); Debbie Patrick; brothers Terry Patrick (Karen); Michael Patrick; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Tommie’s life is planned during the summer of 2015 in Minnesota, as well as a “Tribute to Tommie” soccer event on June 14 in Homer.