Dora Lynn Issel

Dora Lynn Issel, 48, of Talkeetna, passed away at her home, Jan. 28.

Born Aug. 24, 1960, in Anchorage to James Shade and Catherine Schelm.

As a lifelong Alaskan, Dora displayed her endless leadership skills through working at the Livermore School District and the Big Su Lodge; as well as serving as a member of the VFW and as the President of Directors for the Sunshine Clinic. She enjoyed beading, gardening and reading historical fiction. She will always be remembered for the ability to lift people up and how she always went out of her way to help people.

Dora is survived by her husband George Issel of Talkeetna; daughter, Samantha Issel of Talkeetna; son, James Shade of Humbolt County, Calif.; and sister, Cathy Nelson of Anchorage.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

There will be a private family gathering this summer.

Arrangements were entrusted to Valley Funeral Home.