Oct. 10, 2006

Marguerite F. Spain

Marguerite Spain went to be with the Lord on Oct. 5, 2006, at the age of 91 in Tacoma, Wash. She was born on July 5, 1915 in Hope, Ark. She lived most of her years in Alaska from 1961-1994. She was active in Anchorage politics in the late 60s and early 70s. She moved to Willow in 1971, where she and her husband, Joe, built their &#8220southern mansion.” She was widowed in 1980, and later wrote the following poem:

&#8220The Widows on the Hill,” They call us the merry widows, From up in Hatcher Pass Hill, Four years ago death took Joe, And recently visited Will. We are city girls in the country, Learning the homesteaders ways, Instead of typing and filing, Outdoor chores fill our days. We plant and we reap; we move and rake, We cut moose and pluck chickens till bare, We pick strawberries and blueberries and can them, And even cut each other's hair. We play a lot of games and cards, And share a lot of meals, Sometimes we even disagree, But we know how each other feels. Some think we must get bored, Being so far from the city, But we find life quite fine, And have no need of pity. If you find yourself without a mate, And feel &#8220this is the end,” Just think of us on Hatcher Pass, And find yourself a friend. [Marguerite F. Spain, 7/84]

Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband Joe, daughter, Anne; and brother Bob.

She is survived by her daughter Sara (Roger); sister Evelyn; stepson, Sonny; and her grandchildren Mike (Michelle), David (Charlotte), Lisa, Michael Jr., Theresa, and Dale (Karen); as well as her great grandchildren, Tammy, Joseph, Bobbi Jo, Cassandra, Dylan, Garrett, Michaela, Alexis and 13 more great and great-great grandchildren.

A celebration of Marguerite's life will be held on Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church, 9702 128th Street East, Puyallup, WA, 98373.

Roxanne Lee Gordon

Roxanne Lee Gordon, 67, died Oct. 3, 2006, at her home in Wasilla. A service will be held on Oct. 13, 2006, at 3 p.m. at the Valley Funeral Home in Wasilla. Pastor M. J. Gordon will be officiating at the service.

Mrs. Gordon was born on July 23, 1939, in Palmer. She has lived in Alaska her entire life. She was a secretary for Sunset Chapel. Some of her hobbies included fishing, camping and grandchildren.

Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Gordon of Wasilla; brother, Wesley Venne of Tok; sister, Irene Nelson of Montana; daughter, Ann Symbol of Wasilla; daughter, Cindy Powell of Sweet Home, Oregon; Theresa Williams of Palmer; and son, Frank Sexton of Wasilla.

Memorial donations may be made to Sunset Chapel 4780 Overview Drive Wasilla, AK 99654.

Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory.

Curtis J. Freeman

Curtis J. Freeman, 67, of Big Lake, was found deceased Oct. 2, 2006. An obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements are pending at Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel and Crematory.

Steven Hunter

Steven Hunter, 16, died Oct. 5, 2006, at home in Wasilla.

Funeral services are scheduled for Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 901 E. Bogard Road. Bishop Jerry Holbrook will officiate. Burial will follow at Wasilla-Aurora Cemetery. There will be a viewing at Valley Funeral Home in Wasilla Oct. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Hunter, Michael Schenk, Briane Larson, Chris Crane, Michael Houes and Jonathan Ramirez.

Honorary pallbearers will be Rex L. Hunter, Jeremiah Stewart, Josiah Stewart and Lee Watts.

Steven was born July 27, 1990, in Ft. Worth, Texas and attended Wasilla High School, where he was on the honor roll. He came to Wasilla from Utah in 2000, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was involved with Olympiad 2004. He enjoyed church seminary, his dogs, video games and Legos.

"Steven loved to be with his family and watching his dogs play. He was very quick witted and liked to pop wheelies with his wheelchair. He played video games a lot, it was fun! In the eighth-grade he had a 4.0 GPA. He liked school field trips. He got stuck in some very deep mud once on a field trip to Buffalo Creek mine and his teacher dug him out. He wanted to be a car designer when he grew up and liked action movies like 'Star Wars,' ‘Fantastic Four,' and ‘Cars.' Steven loved the family trip to Disney World and enjoyed riding the rides several times."

Steven is survived by his parents, Rex and Judy Hunter; brother, Tyler; and sisters Carlee Marie and Amanda, all of Wasilla; maternal grandparents Elden Ray and Tamera Schenk of Hooper, Utah; paternal grandparents, Rex L. Hunter of Wasilla and Carman Foster of Clay Springs, Ariz.; step-grandfather, Don Foster of Clay Springs, Ariz.; uncle, Michael Schenk of Roy, Utah; aunts, Janet Kendrick of Hooper, Utah, Vali Brewer of Clay Spring, Ariz., Bronia Crowther of Bremerton, Wash.; and great grandparents, Herb and Wanda Peterson of Hooper, Utah.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Grandma and Grandpa Larson.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 121 W. Fireweed Ln. #100 Anchorage, AK 99503.

Valley Funeral Home and Crematory of Wasilla is assisting the family with arrangements.

Patricia "Jerry" Geraldine Schreiber

Patricia "Jerry" Geraldine Schreiber died peacefully Oct. 6, 2006, surrounded by all her loving family at the age of 85 at the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer.

A celebration of life will be held Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at the United Protestant (Presbyterian) Church, 713 S. Denali St. in Palmer. Officiating will be Leisa and Tim Carrick. A graveside service will be held for family and friends on Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. at Valley Memorial Park, where her ashes will be laid to rest.

Jerry was born May 21, 1921, in Miami, Ariz. She graduated from Arizona State Teacher's College in Flagstaff, Ariz.

She began her Alaska residency in July of 1955, living in Palmer until her death. She was a teacher in 1953 in Kirby, Ore. and in 1954, Ashland, Ore. She taught numerous children in Palmer from 1955-1972 at Swanson Elementary School. She retired in 1972.

Jerry raised four children with great dedication and later on offered the same unconditional love and affection to grandchildren, extended family and friends. Jerry enjoyed getting to know her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved taking care of her family and friends. She served as an Elder, Sunday School superintendent and a Sunday School teacher for years at the United Protestant Church in Palmer. In her younger years she enjoyed singing in the church choir and playing the piano for her own enjoyment. She enjoyed visiting gardens in Europe, South America, China, New Zealand, Australia and throughout the United States. She enjoyed adapting some of the ideas she learned and new varieties of plants in her own garden. Her numerous fair entries including baked goods, canned and fresh vegetables and fruits, needlework and clothing entries, which netted many ribbons and prize money over the years.

She enjoyed being a member of a swimming group and the Golddusters Home Makers Club. She also loved playing board games and pinochle with friends and in several groups.

A memorial fund to the United Protestant (Presbyterian) Church located at 713 S. Denali St., Palmer, AK 99645 has been set up to create a Forgiveness Garden and Bench to honor Jerry's many years of supplying flowers for church services. To make contributions please send to the above address.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Stiles.

She was survived by her husband of 66 years, John V. Schreiber; her children and their spouses, Karl Schreiber and wife Pam of Port Townsend, Wash., David Schreiber and wife Libby of Chapel Hill, N.C., Marjorie Kilgore and husband John of Goose Creek, S.C., and Liz Day and husband Gary of Bellingham, Wash.; granddaughters, Julie Erichsen and Sara Fleming; grandsons Mark Schreiber, John Kilgore, Stephen Day, and Brian Day; and seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; twin sisters Bernice Wade and Barbara Stiles of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and sister Marjorie Kendall of Bolton, N.C.

Arrangements are with Kehl's Palmer Mortuary.

Jaclyn Ann Winslow Malm

Jaclyn Ann Winslow Malm, 68, died Oct. 7, 2006, at her Wasilla residence. A visitation will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Eagle River, followed by a funeral mass at Fort Richardson National Cemetery.

She was born June 6, 1938, in Waterbury, Conn. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and attended nursing school at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She married Dale Malm, of Caribou, Maine, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Waterbury on July 9, 1960. She arrived in Alaska in September 1973.

She is survived by her husband, Dale Malm; son, Andrew Malm; daughters, Julie Fogg, Teresa Malm, Katrina Malm and Jenevieve Malm; son-in-law, Jim Fogg; grandchildren, Wyatt Malm, Finn Malm and Laike Fogg; sisters, Mary DeFelice of Thomaston, Conn., and Jean St. Pierre of Waterbury; godchildren, Mark DeFelice and Mark St. Pierre; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Malm.

Arrangements were with

Valley Funeral Home and

Crematory.