DAVID F. ADKINS

Glennallen resident David F. Adkins, 23, died Feb. 7, 2001, at his home.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Fellowship Hall in Glennallen. A celebration of life will be held after 8 p.m. that day at Wolverine Lodge.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Holy Family Church, Glennallen, with Father LeRoy Clementich officiating. Charles Farmer, James Kramer, Brian Fischer, Frank Adkins, Patrick Cole and Sean Gallatin served as pallbearers. Burial was at Palmer Pioneer Cemetery.

Mr. Adkins was born March 19, 1977, in Glennallen. He was a graduate of Glennallen High School and had attended UAA for three years.

He had worked for the Alaska Department of Transportation.

He enjoyed football, mopars, and playing guitar.

The family said: "David will be remembered as a loving father, uncle, son and friend. His musical talent and enthusiastic personality will be missed greatly. He had a zest for life which included his deep admiration and devotion for his children and family. Although his time with us was short, we take comfort in knowing David lived a full and adventurous life. He will live in

our hearts forever."

Mr. Adkins is survived by his daughter, Kursti Adkins; son, Walkier Dresnek; fiancée Amy Dresnek; mother, Carol Adkins; father, Vernice Adkins; brothers, Frank Adkins, Charon Adkins, and Vernon Adkins; and nieces and nephews, Christina Adkins, Stephanie Adkins, Frank Adkins, and Kimberly Adkins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Vernice Adkins Jr.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the David Adkins Memorial Fund, NBA Acct. #1102294748.

Arrangements were made by Kehl's Palmer Mortuary.