Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
July 29, 1956 - February 24, 2026 Bobby Gene Ingram Jr., age 69, of Palmer, Alaska, passed away on February 24, 2026. Bobby was born on July 29, 1956. He grew up in Bakersfield, California, where he developed the strong work ethic that would stay with him throughout his life. Bobby went on to build a long career as an oil rig supervisor, a job that reflected his strength, determination, and dedication to providing for his family. Bobby was a devoted husband to Debbie Ingram and a loving father, stepfather, and grandfather. His family was the center of his life, and he would do anything for them. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, and spending time with his dog. More than anything, he cherished the time he spent with the people he loved. Those who knew Bobby will remember him as a strong man who worked hard his entire life and always put his family first. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Ingram; his stepdaughter, Sara Johnson and her husband Jeremiah Johnson, and their children Jordan, Kadence, and Taylor Johnson; and his daughter Abby Alley and her husband Michael, and their children Rebecca, Ben, and Megan Alley. Bobby was an amazing husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather who did anything for his family. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.