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.