June 25, 2006

ROBERT LAWRENCE OLSON

Robert Lawrence Olson, 83, died June 21, 2006, at his home in Wasilla due to natural causes. A memorial service will be Monday June 26, 2006, at 4 p.m. at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Wasilla. The Rev. Andrew Arnold will officiate. A burial service will be on June 27, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Ft. Richardson National Cemetery.

He was born June 12, 1923, in Aitken, Minn. He graduated from high school in Aitken and went on to get his bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

He served 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. and retired as a master sergeant. He was a part of the World War II radio/gunner dive-bombers in Guadalcanal and the Korean War.

He moved to Alaska in October 1962, living in Eagle River and Anchorage until June of 1978. He then left for a few years and returned in June of 1989 and lived the rest of his life in Wasilla. He was employed by Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Control in Stapleton, Colo., and Anchorage. He also was an assistant administrator at the Alaska Native Hospital in Anchorage, and an assistant professor at University of Alaska-Palmer in business administration.

He retired on June 12, 1978, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Anchorage. He was a member of the Good Shepard Lutheran Church. He also was a member of the Eagle River Lions as a past president and Mason.

He enjoyed woodworking, woodcarving, hunting, fishing, shooting, and playing his guitar and banjo.

His family stated, &#8220He was a very devoted and loving husband to his wife of 61 years. He was a wonderful father to his children, and after they had grown, he became a mentor to many young people he met throughout his life. He was admired and respected by everyone who met him. He will be greatly missed, not only by his family and friends, but also by everyone whose lives he had touched.”

He is survived by his wife, Fern L. (Pat) Olson of Wasilla; daughter, Lynne M. Olson of Vancouver, Wash.; son, Fred C. Olson of Wasilla; daughter-in-law, Sandra Olson of San Angelo, Texas; daughter-in-law, Nedra Olson of Wasilla; granddaughter, Michelle Albright of Vancouver; grandson, Tim Brooks of Wasilla; granddaughter, Jody Brooks of Vancouver; grandson, Michael Olson of Tulsa, Okla.; grandson, Benjamin Olson of Denver, Col.; great-grandchildren, Carl Smith, Hannah Smith, and Emily Brooks of Wasilla, and Robbie Albright, Josh Albright and Anne Marie Albright of Vancouver.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael R. Olson; parents, Fred and Minnie Olson; and brother, Melvin Olson.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 501 Bogard Rd., Wasilla, AK 99654, or to the American Heart Association.

His remains will be buried at Ft. Richardson National Cemetery.

Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory.

NORMAN C. MARSH

Norman C. Marsh, 79, of Grants Pass, Ore., died Wednesday, June 21, 2006.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Hull and Hull Funeral Directors in Grants Pass with Laverne Campbell, I.O.O.F. Golden Rule Lodge #78, officiating. Burial will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

He was born Jan. 26, 1927, in San Diego and served in the Navy. On Nov. 24, 1949, he married E. Jean Morgan. They celebrated more than 55 years together. They moved to Alaska in 1962, where he worked for Anchorage Natural Gas (now Enstar) for nearly 30 years. In 1991, they moved to Grants Pass. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. for more than 50 years and served as Noble Grand for the lodge in Grants Pass. After the death of his wife in October 21, 2005, he began living at Royal Gardens.

He is survived by three children, William M. Marsh of Anchorage, Norma Jean Bowers of Squaw Valley, Calif., and James D. Marsh of Olympia, Wash.; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, E. Jean Marsh.

Southern Oregon Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

ROZEANN ILEN

BECK CLARK

RozeAnn Ilen Beck Clark, 51, of Grants Pass, Ore., died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Fair View Transitional Health Center in Grants Pass from complications of pneumonia.

A funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Newman United Methodist Church in Grants Pass with the Rev. David Goodrich officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Grants Pass.

In her memory, a fund has been established. Contributions may be sent to the RozeAnn Clark Memorial Fund, c/o West Coast Bank, 550 Center Street NE, Salem OR 97301. A permanent gift will be purchased in her name for use by the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office.

She was born in Grundy Center, Iowa, on March 24, 1955, and soon after moved to California. She spent 12 years in southern California before moving with her parents and three siblings to Grants Pass in 1968. She participated in many school activities and graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1973. After three years at Oregon State University, she lived and worked for a number of years in Alaska. She returned to Oregon with her two daughters in 1990, settling in Salem. In April 1994, she suffered a cardiac arrest. She spent the next 12 years as a patient being cared for at Fair View Transitional Health Care Center in Grants Pass.

Her greatest satisfaction and strength came from her relationship with her savior, Jesus Christ. His example was her inspiration as she lived her daily life loving and caring for her family, friends and community. She especially enjoyed her involvement with her church, which included singing, counseling, and helping others.

The joys of her life were her two daughters and the many activities they shared. Whether it was camping, biking, helping them with their homework, or guiding them in their daily lives, she loved being their mom.

Her pursuit of excellence was revealed at an early age as she developed her talent for baton twirling. At 2 years old, she marched in her first parade as a majorette. By the time she was 9, she had won more than 300 trophies in twirling competitions. She twirled with both the GPHS marching band and the OSU marching band. One of the highlights of her twirling career was being featured during the half-time show of the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams game.

RozeAnn enjoyed and found great personal reward working in the Oregon State Fire Marshal's office. She was significantly involved in developing original rules and regulations for the cleanup of hazardous materials for the state of

Oregon.

She also enjoyed water skiing, sewing, arts and crafts, and artistic design.

In addition to her parents, Rozella and Vernon Beck of Grants Pass; she is survived by two daughters, Alaina Clark Campbell and her husband, Jeremiah, of Palmer, and Alissa Clark Tessay and her husband Seth serving in the U.S. Air Force in Germany; a brother, LeeVern Beck of Grants Pass; two sisters, RozeLee Rugh and her husband, Tom of Dallas, Texas, and RozeLyn Beck of Hartford, Conn.; aunt, Morella Larsen of Salem, Ore.; uncle, Kenneth Beck and his wife, Brenda of Nixa, Mo.; a grandson, Conner Campbell; and a nephew, Tyler Rugh.

SAMUEL DUNCAN THOMAS III

Longtime Alaska resident Samuel Duncan Thomas III, 36, died on June 17, 2006, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Wasilla after an accident at work.

A memorial service was 3 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at Witzleben's Bragaw Chapel.

He was born Nov. 12, 1969, in Charleston, S.C. He moved to Alaska in 1972, residing in Fairbanks for 10 years, Cold Bay for two years, and Unalaska for two years before settling in Anchorage.

He worked for KYES and most recently for Time Out Lounge.

He was affiliated with Imperial Court of All Alaska, and worked with P.A.W.S in Fairbanks. He enjoyed motorcycles, camping, Alaska outdoors, movies, KDQ and Company, and games.

He is survived by his parents, Samuel D. Thomas Jr. and Stephanie Thomas of Missouri; and his siblings, Tammy Foster and Phillip Thomas of Alaska.

Arrangements were provided by Witzleben Family Funeral Home.