JAMES “LUCAS” MOREN

The life of James Lucas Moren, came to a sudden, violent end in the early hours of Dec. 24, 2016. Lucas was a life-long Alaskan, born in Anchorage on July 12, 1975. He was raised in Anchorage, Talkeetna, and Wasilla, but his home and heart for years, was the downtown Anchorage and Government Hill area. Lucas was known and loved by many of the downtown folks, from the shop owners to the homeless, as a helpful, kind person who always was good to the people around him. The most often used word to describe Lucas in social media, was “compassionate.” He loved being part of the downtown Anchorage aura. He was a culinary artist, loved travel and adventures from bungee jumping to zip lines, skiing at Alyeska and white-water rafting.

He is preceded in death by his father, Billie Edward “Woody” Moren, all of his grandparents, including pioneer Alaskans, Harriet and Art Hansen, Uncle Cat-Daddy Johnson, his cousin Jamie Moren, and his never got to be step-father & friend, Chris Rogers, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Elann “Lennie” Moren, his brother by spilled blood, Jeremy & wife, Ernestine Rogers (children: Roric and Everly); Uncle Jan & Patsy Hansen (cousins: Tessa, Miles, Saddie, Todd, Lisa and Niles); Aunt Gina Hansen, Uncle Walt & Mary Rice (cousins: Jessie and Ashley). In Texas, Uncle Jimmy & Cynthia Moren (cousins: Cody and Katie); Aunt Jodie Johnson (cousins: Deedee, Bobby & Stephanie), Aunt Jeannie Moren (cousins: Jennifer and Jeannie), and his many friends. He will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Lucas’ life is set for Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at 420 West 3rd Avenue from 1 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. This ceremony will be open to the public, and all who knew him are invited.