Philip Earl Plack

Beloved Alaskan pioneer, Philip Earl Plack, passed away Oct. 20, 2015, at the Veterans and Pioneer Home in Palmer, Alaska, with his family by his side.

Phil was loved and known from Homer to Barrow and Nome to the Yukon Territory. In ’47, he homesteaded in the Mat-Su Valley and then later in North Pole (the famous “Plack Road”).

He was a hardworking, adventuresome spirit, like all the Pioneers of Alaska whose efforts shaped this great state we live in. Ever industrious, Phil had a freight-hauling business, was an Alaska Railroad inspector, a 302-Operator, mechanic and welder in the pipeline days, and a member of the long-lining truck-driving million-mile-club.

Mining was his passion, and he was a prospector with a true heart of gold. He lived his stories and regaled us with tales and dreams of the big gold bonanza!

Phil let you know he remembered you when he saw you again. With his ingratiating and kind demeanor, his visit would always leave you with an uplifted spirit. Charismatic and witty, his peers often said, “when we were making time with the ladies, and thought we were doing good, in walked Phil Plack, and BOOM! – we were shot out of the water!”

Our Uncle Phil made his mark in our memories forever by planting seeds of joy, love and encouragement along his happy trails. His exuberant, encouraging spirit will be greatly missed by all of us whose path he crossed.

A celebration of life will be held at the Palmer Veterans and Pioneer Home at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov.1.

Condolences or contact can be made with the family via the following email address: pattiannwilson@yahoo.com