CARROLL RUSSELL RANEY

Longtime Anchorage resident Carroll Russell Raney, 69, died Feb. 25, 2005, with his family by his side. He died at Providence Alaska Medical Center, due to complications from surgery, after slipping on the ice and fracturing his hip.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E St. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday March 5, at Anchorage Lutheran Church, 1420 N St., with additional visitation for one hour prior, beginning at noon. Refreshments will follow the funeral service.

An Alaskan get-together for storytelling is Sunday, March 6, 1-6 p.m., at the Air Museum, 4721 Aircraft Dr.

Mr. Raney was born May 2, 1935, in West Plains, Mo. On a quest for adventure he moved to Anchorage in 1953. His first job was as a box boy at Piggly Wiggly, where he met his wife, Arlene. Mr. Raney was known for his strong work ethic and proud of his 13 years of working without taking a day off for sick leave.

In the early '60s, he and his partner, Jerry Urling, opened a grocery store in the Muldoon area. Soon afterward, they opened and operated the Family Market at 13th & I. Moving on, in 1979, Mr. Raney and his family bought Value Liquor, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Mr. Raney served on the Cabaret, Hotel and Restaurant and Retailers Committee.

His family wrote, "Carroll enjoyed many activities, which included flying, fishing, skiing, basketball and water-skiing. He was a speed skater in the Fur Rendezvous. Much joy filled his heart to be together with his family, grandchildren and many friends. He will be remembered for his smile, sense of humor, and always having something nice to say. We wait in hope to be reunited, through our Savior Jesus Christ."

He is survived by Arlene, his wife of 47 years; two sons, Donald and Roger; daughter, Mary Funner; her husband, Richard; grandchildren, Michael and Victoria Funner, all of Anchorage, and his niece, Sandra Lofgren of Peters Creek.

Memorial donations may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 801 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 103, Anchorage, AK 99508; Lutheran Social Services, 2606 C St., Anchorage, AK 99503, or Open Arms Child Center, c/o Anchorage Lutheran Church.

Arrangements were made by Evergreen Memorial Chapel.