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Dorothy M. Walker of Wasilla passed away Dec. 21, 2016 at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage. Dorothy was born Feb. 20, 1942 to Abe and Linnie Fisher of Pacific Junction, Iowa.
Dorothy is survived by her husband Seth Eugene Walker of Wasilla; daughters Dee (Bill) Turner of Iowa, Robin (Mark) Osborn of New Mexico, and Melissa (Jeremiah) Leach of Washington; son Lucas (Karla) Leach of Washington; brothers Lee (Bert) Fisher of Missouri and John (Linda) Fisher of Texas; sister Sally Fisher of Nebraska; grandchildren Brian, Cristy, David, Megan, Olivia, Noaha, Cathy, Jeremy, Amanda, Lillian, Jesse, Derek, Tracie, Joe, Jenny, and Jeremy; 28 great-grandchildren, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; sons Marlin Nelson and Donald Walker; daughter Linnie; brothers Clarance, Abe Jr., Leon, and sisters Alvan and Viola.
Arrangements are with Janssen’s Mat-Su Funeral Home.
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