David Lee Ricketts Jr.

David Lee Ricketts Jr, 56, of Anchorage, AK died from cancer on July 21, 2020 at Providence Alaska Medical Center.

David was born November 7, 1963 in Morrison, IL. He moved to Alaska in 1981 after graduating from Prophetstown High School and lived there till his death.

He was employed by NW Data until his diagnosis in November 2019; he then medically retired, to be able to fight his battle with cancer. He did so with dignity, courage and faith.

He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley, father David Sr, and sister Sheryl.

He is survived by Eve, his wife, who knew and loved him for 32+ years (20 of them married). An incredible father of 2 beautiful girls Traci and Pamela, grandfather to Bella, uncle to nephew Jason Loechel of Lyndon, IL, and he was an incredible friend to so many.

At the end of his life, he was able to say, he had a wonderful life, filled with a peace from a Faith he hadn’t known before, with family, he had always felt true Joy with and Happiness that was shared by friends. The memorial service is being held at The Palmer Depot, 610 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK 99645, on Friday,August 14th, 2020 @ 4pm. #RICKETTSSTRONG