Michael Biff Franklin

Michael Biff Franklin

18, of Palmer Alaska, passed away at mile 142 of the Sterling Highway as the result of a car crash on July 7, 2019. There will be a Memorial Service on Friday July 12th at New Grace Christian Church at 6:00 PM, with a reception immediately following the service.

Michael was born to J Biff and M Louise Franklin on October 24th, 2000. Michael was a proud graduate of The Alaska Military Youth Academy class of 2019-1, 2nd Platoon “The Big Bears.” Going from Cadet to a graduate was one of the proudest moments of his life. He was also a graduate of Valley Pathways class of 2019.

He was working towards joining the United States Army, and was very close to leaving for Basic Training to start his adult life as a United States soldier.

Michael was very goal orientated and had a detailed plan for his life. He really loved the outdoors, hiked often day or night and often running the mountain rather than hiking them. He completed Mount Marathon when he was 15 years old. Mike’s family and friend’s were his world. He was full of facts and information and would often share random facts with us. He also liked to correct you when you were wrong about something.

On July 6th Michael was in Homer, with his family, for his grandfather’s memorial service shortly after he left for home the crash occurred. Our family is comforted with the knowledge that he was met by his grandfather and entered Heaven to spend eternity with Jesus, who he very strongly believed in.

He is survived by his parents Biff and Louise Franklin, his five older sisters and their families; Stephanie Franklin, Ella and Max, Jennifer Murphy (Richard) Sophia, Noah and Chloe, Julianne Tibbe, (Jake), Janie, Axel and Naomi, Miranda Franklin, Hailey, Samantha Trinkle (Josh) and Bliss. He was also survived by many Aunts, Uncles and cousins and grandparents, and his very best friend Tim Pettit.

Michael was proceeded in death by his Paternal grandmother, Winnie Franklin and his maternal grandfather, Roger W Bolton.

Funeral Arrangements are being made by Legacy Funeral Home, Wasilla.