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Joshua Lee Warfield
Joshua Lee Warfield ended his life on December 20th, 2020, due to years of depression.
He was born on January 27, 1990, in Palmer, Alaska to Mark Warfield and Helen Lee Barry. He enjoyed camping, fishing, kayaking, biking, gaming, pool, and finding great deals. Creating memories with his young daughter Sophia was always “very special”. Josh’s friendly, funny, and caring personality was enjoyed by both family and friends. His aptitude for mechanics and electronics impressed many. Josh took pride in his performance at any job and his dedication and great work ethic shined through.
Mark, his father, said “I and Josh’s mother, LaPreil, and Josh’s sisters loved him to the Moon and back.” Not only was his son a loving and caring individual, but he was always willing to provided help to others in need.
His mother Helen asks you to join her in faith that Josh is with God, in peace, and God will provide a reunion. There is a request for intercession prayers for those with depression. When prayers are performed from the heart it creates a musical procession of one thousand angels singing praise to the Lord for each prayer– this can create so many miracles.
Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents Earl and Elizabeth Barry, Larry Kuhlman, and Chester Warfield.
He is survived by his daughter, Sophia; mother, Helen Barry; father, Mark (LaPreil) Warfield; sisters Ashley and Molly Warfield; grandmothers Loyola Kuhlman and Brookie Herzog; Sophia’s mother, Christina Christ; great uncle and aunt Paul and Bev Barry; and his many aunts, uncles and cousins.
There are plans for a Celebration of Life for Josh next summer that will be published at a later date. For those who want to donate, in lieu of flowers there is a Memorial Account at Alaska USA Federal Credit Union #4976123.