Everett J. Bjorgan

Anchorage resident Everett &#8220Jay” Bjorgan, 45, died in his sleep at his home on Nov. 3, 2005.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the First Assembly of God Church, 1540 C St. Pastor Gary Morton will officiate.

Mr. Bjorgan was born Sept. 14, 1960, in Spokane, Wash. His early life found him traveling with his family to North Dakota, Wisconsin, New York, South Carolina, Florida, Labrador Canada, Kansas, and finally to Alaska in 1980.

He began his working life as a cargo handler for Flying Tigers and worked through the Flying Tigers - Fed-Ex merger. His exploring desires led him into the restaurant arena. He was employed with the Burrito Factory, after spending a number of years in the food industry. He also assisted his mother with her hobby and craft endeavors during various displays and shows.

Mr. Bjorgan enjoyed fishing, throughout his life.

His family wrote, &#8220At the age of 13, he had the claim of catching the largest large-mouth bass ever caught on Homestead AFB, Fla. He continued his pursuit of the sport whenever possible, and always enjoyed fishing throughout Alaska, contributing greatly to the family freezer.

&#8220Jay was an avid bowler throughout his life and was very proud of the many trophies he had acquired in his travels, and was always ready to demonstrate his talents. He enjoyed bicycling during the summers.

&#8220Jay was a good-natured person, always enjoying the company of others and was always willing to lend a hand when necessary. He was even brave enough to bring home a Chevy pickup to a Ford family. He was a dedicated and loyal Kansas City Chiefs fan.”

Mr. Bjorgan is survived by his parents, Randy and Margaret Bjorgan; sister, Pamela and husband, William Bentti, of Wasilla; brother, Randy Jr. of Anchorage; grandparents, Milton and Constance Bjorgan of Burlington Wash.; aunt, Carol, and husband, Gordon Dahl, of Fall Creek, Wis.; uncle, Fred Lucchese, and wife, Sherry, of Florida, and his bird, Christy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be accepted.

Arrangements were made by Evergreen Memorial Chapels.