Jacqueline A. Rhine

Jacqueline A. Rhine, 82, died at her home in Big Lake April 27, 2012, surrounded by her family.

A graveside memorial is at 11 a.m., July 7 at Anchorage Memorial Park.

Jacqueline was born Feb. 11, 1930, in Kimberly, Ore. In 1939, she moved to Cordova with her parents, Everett and Alice Johnson, and brother, Lavern Johnson. On Feb. 14, 1948, she married Victor Rhine in Valdez during a basketball tournament. She and her husband raised five children in Cordova, Chistochina, McCarthy and Anchorage.

She was a compassionate, determined lady, undaunted by life’s trials and she instilled those values in her children.

She had a special touch with animals. While there were lots of dogs, cats and parakeets in her life, she also raised or tamed deer, squirrels, baby black bear, seagulls, martins and a bobcat. She loved her flower gardens and spent many hours tending them.

Some of the highlights in her life included when she and her husband met and actively campaigned for John F. Kennedy’s presidency, helping in a work camp at Kodiak after the earthquake to help rebuild the city, working as an assistant magistrate in Cordova, and working in the state clerk of the courts Criminal Division in Anchorage. She retired in 1995 after 23 years of service. She was well respected and admired by her peers and co-workers.

Surviving are her brother, Larry Johnson; daughter, Shairon K. Rhine; sons, Steven M. and wife Charlotte Rhine, and Darwin S. Rhine; seven grandchildren; four nieces; and one nephew.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Victor Rhine; brother, Lavern Johnson; and sons, Victor Rhine Jr. and James Rhine.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Faith Bible Fellowship, 14159 Left Hollywood Rd,. Big Lake, AK 99652.

Arrangements were by Cremation Society of Alaska. An online guestbook may be signed at alaskacremation.com.