Brian Anthony Kelleher

Palmer resident Brian Anthony Kelleher, DDS, 59, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, July 5, 2017.

A service will be held Sunday, July 16, at the Palmer Train Depot (Palmer Community Center). 610 S Valley Way, Palmer between the hours of 4-6 p.m.

Brian was born April 22, 1958, to Robert and Dorothy (both deceased).

Brian held a degree in Pediatric Dentistry from Rutgers University in New Jersey and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Southern California.

Brian worked for First Step Dentistry in Turlock, California for 10 years before coming to Alaska with his husband Steven to pursue their new adventure. In March of 2016, they opened Dr. K’s Pediatric Dentistry with the dream of giving back to the community that so welcomed them. It was his goal to make Dr. K a household name. He involved himself and his business in many sponsorships, including the Mat-Su Miners, and Colony Days (and Colony Christmas).

One of Brian’s passions was to travel. Brian has been from the top of the world (Barrow) to the bottom of it (Antarctica). He always looked forward to planning the next trip or adventure. His favorite travel destination was South Africa. There’s even a tree planted in Brian and Steven’s honor for being beloved guests.

He is survived by his husband Steven Blades, also of Palmer, his siblings, Sean Kelleher (Brenda) of San Leandro, California, Gail Burke (Lon) of Tucson, Arizona, Lisa Farnham (Paul) of Spencer, Massachusetts, Robin Stamm (Michael) of Concord, California, Robert Kelleher DDS of Fair Oaks, California, and many nieces and nephews.