Bruce Kenneth Gore

Bruce Kenneth Gore, 84, passed away at home on Oct. 13, 2017 in Cantwell. Poppa was born in Paris, Texas, went to school, married, and had six children in Oklahoma by the time he was 28. His dad’s lifelong dream was to see Alaska, so Ken fulfilled that dream for him by moving his family to Alaska in 1960.

He started out as a self-employed drywall expert in Adak and Kenai before settling in Anchorage where he hung sheet rock in many custom homes, stores, and places like Sears Mall and La Mex. Some in Wasilla and Eagle River too. His second nature has always been mechanics, rebuilding engines and extensive repairs on vehicles for many people. Always looking forward to fall time when the family headed to Cantwell to go hunting. His love of hunting, supplying food for his family, and the beautiful outdoors called him to pack up and move permanently to Cantwell in 1979 after his last child graduated at West High. He, and his wife, Pauline, began a new life in Cantwell and their many beloved beagles soon followed. He served locals and travelers with tire and mechanical help for the next 43 years.

He is survived by his son Bruce M. Gore, daughter-in-law, Marie, daughter Deborah L Blanchard, son-in-law, George, son Jesse Gore, and 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Gore was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline, his sons Kenneth Wayne Gore and Jim Henry Gore, and daughter Carolyn Joann Pike.

Mr. Gore was a simple man. He had a kind and giving heart. The family would like to thank the people who were there for him in his last years of life to make him a little less lonely. Rest in Peace Poppa.