David Harold Chatterton

David Harold Chatterton, 72, died Oct. 30, 2011, at his home in Palmer surrounded by his family.

He was born Sept. 12, 1939, in Stillwater, Minn., the son of Harold and Jane (Kearney) Chatterton.

A visitation for family and friends is from 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 7 at Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel, 1015 S. Check St., Wasilla, with a rosary at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial is at 11 a.m., Nov. 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1200 N. Bogard Road, Wasilla. Burial with military honors will follow the services at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Wasilla.

David worked for the state of Alaska as an administrative officer for the Department of Corrections and also served his country in the Alaska Air National Guard and Army National Guard. He retired after 26 years.

He and his wife, Sandra, lived all over Alaska, which included Anchorage, Nome, Palmer and Wasilla. He enjoyed being in the outdoors and enjoyed motorcycle riding, cross-country skiing — which he enjoyed with his wife — bowling, traveling and camping, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed singing in the choir at church.

David was active in the community and belonged to the AMVETS and Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He also was active at the Wasilla Food Pantry with his wife, where they enjoyed volunteering to help those in our community who needed help.

His family said his faith meant a lot to him, which helped him throughout his life. His family and friends were No. 1 in his life, and he really enjoyed all the times he shared with his family and friends. He was active with his children in their activities, which included sports. He also enjoyed his animals, especially his dogs and horses.

David is survived by his wife, Sandra Chatterton of Palmer; sons, Christopher Chatterton and Arina of Ukraine, and Gregory Chatterton and wife Heidi of Anchorage; sister, Mary Ann Collins and her husband Michael of Minn.; and stepmother, Patricia Chatterton of Arizona. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Larrisa, Vincent, Isabelle, Jackson, Phillip and Isaac; brothers-in-law, Joe and John Runk, and James Runk and family; aunt, Kay Kelly of Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. David is also survived by a host of friends and his constant companion, El Grande.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Harold “Bud” and Jane Chatterton; and sister-in-law, Sharon.

Memorials may be made to Wasilla Food Pantry, c/o Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 501 Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK 99654; Mat-Su Homecare and Hospice, 950 E. Bogard Road Suite 132, Wasilla, AK 99654; and Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska, P.O. Box 4406, Palmer, AK 99645.

Arrangements were entrusted to Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel and Crematory of Wasilla.