Joshua Lee Eugene Pool

True Alaskan Joshua Lee Eugene Pool, 28, of Wasilla, died on Willow Creek June 2, 2012.

Josh was born Sept. 19, 1983, in Anchorage to Henry Lee Roy Pool and Alyson Sherman.

After moving to Willow, he graduated from Houston High School in 2002. While living in Willow, he made many lifelong friends who he called family. He married his high school best friend Sarah Richey on Nov. 24, 2007, in Louisiana.

Josh thrived living on the edge in work and play. He was an accomplished deep-sea diver by day and avid outdoorsman by night. He was a gentle, soft-spoken father and husband who had a deep love and admiration for his family. Always up for an adventure, Josh lived life full-throttle and made the most of each day. Josh had many accomplishments throughout his life, including being named MVP for the Houston High varsity football team and racing in the Iron Dog. He loved anything having to do with the outdoors, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling in his buggies, rock climbing with friends, camping and snowmachining. He was also drawn to anything with a motor and was a real MacGyver, a man with a plan.

Josh was a commercial dive supervisor at Global, a company he enjoyed working for.

Surviving are his wife, Sarah Pool; daughter, Jillian Pool; father, Henry Pool; mother, Alyson Sherman; and sisters, Rhonda Gleason, Andrea Pool, Erica Pool, Vanessa Pool and Heidi Spencer.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Dale and Patricia Sherman; and his brother, David Pool.

Josh was looking forward to the birth of his second daughter, Cassidy Lee, in July. He died at a young age, but lived a full life.

A celebration of life service in Josh’s honor is at 3 p.m., June 9 at the Garness home, at 47500 W. Causey Lane in Willow, Mile 61 Parks Highway. Signs will be posted.

In lieu of flowers, donations for the family can be put into an account at Wells Fargo Bank.

Arrangements were by Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel and Crematory of Wasilla.