Michael J. (Mike) Morgan

Michael Jacobsen Morgan, 65, died at home in Palmer May 16, 2012, following a battle with cancer. A 4.6 earthquake announced his exit from this world to be with his Lord.

He was born April 22, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Calvin C. and Christel J. Morgan. Michael attended schools in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, California and Alaska while growing up.

Mike had an adventurous nature and was a 46-year resident of Alaska. During his lifetime, he was in the U.S. Navy, worked on the North Slope as a surveyor on the Alaska pipeline, owned and operated a gold mine near Fairbanks, was captain of his fishing boat, homesteaded land by the Johnson River where he built his cabin and was a craftsman of many trades while remodeling homes.

His hobbies included refurbishing items that had outlived their useful life, woodworking and tooling leather, but foremost, he was an avid reader. Mike was a devoted constitutionalist in his early years and was actively involved in defending American liberties in this country. He was a solitary man with a gentle soul.

Surviving is his wife, Anna Vernaya, of Eagle River; brother, Paul Minardi of West Jordan, Utah; sister, Bunny Morgan of Twisp, Wash.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; lifelong friend, Walt; and special friends, Tom, Joanna and Scott, who cared for his needs during his journey through this illness.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Michael will be returned to his beloved cabin at Johnson River. A memorial service will be held at a later date