Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
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January 21, 1954 - October 11, 2025 John M. Corbin entered eternal rest on October 11, 2025, in Palmer, Alaska. Born January 21, 1954, in Anchorage, Alaska. He was a lifelong Alaskan who found joy in tinkering and building computers, a hobby that reflected his curiosity and hands-on spirit. John was a beloved father to Crystal Wheeler and RoseMarie Corbin. He is also remembered with love by his siblings: brothers Robert, Henry, Rodney, Frank, Mike, and Andrew Corbin; and sister Cecelia Bradford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edythe Ekstedt and Henry Corbin Sr. A Celebration of Life service will be held on November 19 at Kehl's Funeral Chapel in Palmer at 2:00 p.m. May his soul find peace in the presence of the Lord, and may his memory bring comfort to all who mourn his passing.