Sept. 29, 2006

Marceline Scheubel Cartwright

Marceline Scheubel Cart-wright, 85, died Sept. 22, 2006, at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage.

She was born Dec. 19, 1920, in Wichita, Kan. She spent most of her life in Detroit, where she married her husband, Charles S. Cartwright.

She dedicated her life to her husband and raising her three children. She taught them to respect others and gave them the sense that they could do whatever they wanted to do with their lives. She had a kind heart and a great sense of humor. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.

After the death of her husband, she moved to Anchorage in 1999 to be near her daughter, and where she enjoyed living for the rest of her life.

She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Cartwright of Chulitna; and sons, Chas Cartwright of Shenandoah, Va., and Lee Cartwright of Santa Fe, N.M.

Arrangements with Witz-leben Family Funeral Home.

Joseph W. Colebank

Joseph W. Colebank II, 37, died Sept. 26. 2006, at his home in Wasilla due to malignant melanoma.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Fort Richardson National Cemetery. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. at the Church on the Rock, with the Revs. Scott Frerking and Rob Bynum officiating.

He was born May 6, 1969, in Forest Hill, Calif., and graduated from The Way of the Master School of Biblical Evangelism. He also had four years of college, majoring in computer science. He was a Gulf War Veteran of the U.S. Army.

His military service brought him to Alaska, first to Fort Wainwright, and then he moved to Anchorage and eventually Wasilla.

He worked for the Anchorage Daily News From May 1 to June 2 of 2006, Cornerstone Christian School from November 2004 to November 2005, Kirby of Wasilla in 2003 and Fundamental Publishing.

He was a member of the Church on the Rock.

He enjoyed spending time with family, playing trombone, studying the Bible, Hebrew, Greek and Apologetics.

According to his family, he had two priorities in life: Tell everyone about Jesus and spread the Gospel to as many people who would listen, and his family.

In the months before his death, he and his family witnessed many miracles manifested by God. His parents are reunited after more than 15 years of separation, and he reconnected with his sister, who had been estranged for more than 20 years. These are just two of the miracles God performed during his battle with cancer, his family writes.

It was his prayer to have more time to be on this earth to be a witness for Christ. His desire was to have a good job to provide properly for his family. He did get that job shortly before his diagnosis. His desire for his friends and family now that he has passed is to celebrate his life because he is in heaven with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ, his family writes.

He was preceded in death by his half-brother, David.

He is survived by his wife, Amy Sue Colebank; daughters, Cassandra Ruth Colebank of Anchorage, Ashleigh Lynn Colebank of Wasilla, Rebecca Alyssa Colebank of Wasilla and Cheryl Sarai Colebank of Wasilla; son, Joseph William Colebank III of Wasilla; father, Joseph William Colebank of Forest Hill, Calif.; mother, Charlene Colebank of Forest Hill; and sister, Darlene Sumrall of California.

Joseph Henri Gallant

Joseph Henri Gallant Jr., 66, died in his Anchorage home surrounded by his family on Sept. 22, 2006, after a heroic battle with lung cancer.

He was born Feb. 24, 1940, in Gardner, Mass., to Joseph Henri Gallant Sr. and Virginia Gallant. In 1949, he and his family drove up the Alcan Highway pulling their 23-foot trailer, among the first civilians to use the road. Eventually settling in Palmer, he attended Palmer High School. After school, he joined the Alaska Army Reserves. He later transferred to the Navy, serving on the USS Yorktown, and at both Adak and Kodiak N.A.S. He spent seven years in the military. After leaving the military, he married Jane Mallgren in 1966, moving to Anchorage and having two children, Thomas and Michelle. In 1969, he joined ARCO Alaska Inc., starting in the drafting department and completing a 23 year career with the oil company. In 1992, he joined Aeromap US Alaska, an aerial photography firm, as a cameraman and senior projects technician. After his medical diagnosis, he retired and purchased a motorhome on eBay, and was able to take a short trip in the Southwest United States before his condition forced him home.

He is survived by his son, Thomas Henri Gallant; daughter, Michelle Marie Grothe with husband Lee; six grandchildren, Logan, 16, Alden, 13, Hannah, 11, twins Rebekah and Matthew, 8, and John, 8 months; cousin, Virginia Wirzbicki with husband Mike; ex-wife, Jane Martin; stepmother Irene Gallant; and step-siblings Patricia, Orlyn, Ramona, William and James.

A service is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, at Witzleben Funeral Home on Bragraw Street at 12:30 p.m., with a burial with military honors at the national cemetery at Fort Richardson at 2 p.m. A gathering of friends and family will be held at a time and place to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made with Key Bank to the Joseph Henri Gallant Jr. grandchildren educational fund.

Arrangements with Witz-leben Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Jewel Beth Holstein

Jewel Beth Holstein, 97, died Sept. 26, 2006, at Northern Comfort Assisted living home in Wasilla with her daughter holding her hand.

She was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Earl and Esther McHenry, the second of three children.

She was raised in Spokane, Wash., and during the depression, she worked as a typist at the county courthouse and later as a waitress. In the mid 30s, she and her family moved to Los Angeles, where she met and married Herbert Holstein and where their daughter was born.

During World War II, she worked as a &#8220Rosie the Riveter,” and for Railway Express as an accounting clerk.

In 1947, she and her family drove the newly opened Alcan Highway in a 1939 Ford

truck containing all of their possessions.

They arrived in Alaska on Sept. 19, and spent the winter in her father's log cabin.

Like most women of that era, she was a hard worker who knew how to make delicious meals from practically nothing.

She made prize-winning pies and her home was a gathering place for the neighborhood coffee klatches.

When they had enough land cleared on their property, she and her husband raised potatoes and later had dairy cows.

Her daughter said, &#8220I didn't realize just how little money we had when we first moved here because my mother was such a good cook. She always raised a big garden and we had moose meat and salmon to go along with it.

&#8220She loved to fish. When she was in her 70s, she caught a 148-pound halibut that was way bigger than she was. No matter what happened, we all remember making the best of it. My mother, even when she was older, had an incredible sense of dedication and concern for our family.

&#8220We are very fortunate to have had her in our lives and we will never forget her.”

She was proud of her Irish heritage, and loved St. Patrick's Day. She was a member of the Pioneers of Alaska and later in life became a life member of the Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc., where she was known as the &#8220Coffee Lady.”

The coffee was always ready, but Heaven help anyone who messed with the pot!

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; sister, Ruby Alongo; brother, Jim &#8220Darley" McHenry; and grandson, Gregory Church.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ruby and Bill Church; grandchildren, William M. Church and Debbie Dickey; great-grandchildren, Amanda Doering, Sean Dickey, Colleen Michael, Amber and Chelsea Church; and great-great grandchildren, Caleb Floyd and Ryan Doering.

Her ashes will be scattered in Katchemak Bay, where she loved to fish.

At her request, there will be no funeral service. Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home in Wasilla.

Christian Coy Selman

Christian Coy Selman, infant son of Tasha Borreson and Coy Selman of Wasilla, was stillborn Sept. 24, 2006, at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage.

A graveside service was 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, at Palmer Pioneer Cemetery with the Rev. Andy Heer

officiating.

His family wrote he was a &#8220perfect, beautiful baby boy.”

Survivors include his parents, Tasha Borreson and Coy Selman of Wasilla; grandmothers, Coyet Selman of Wasilla, Sandra Hoskins of Anchorage; grandfathers, Randy Selman of Wasilla, and Charles Hoskins; uncles, Duffy King and Tyler Hoskins of Anchorage; great-grandmothers, Coyet Miller of Seminole, Texas, and Linda Borreson of Anchorage; and great-grandfather, Martin Borreson of Anchorage.

Arrangements were made with Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E Street.

Donna Joan Bumgardner

Donna Joan Bumgardner, 76, died Sept. 26, 2006, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer after a battle with lung cancer. A service will be Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post 35, 4130 W. Tweed Court, Wasilla. The Rev. Rob Bynum will officiate. Pallbearers will be Mark Siefert, Dave Webster, Bernie House, Don Tucker, Loren Estrada Sr. and Richard DeWeil.

She was born March 23, 1930, in Flint, Mich. In 1968, she moved to Alaska. She lived in Delta Junction, Valdez and then Wasilla. She was employed by Harbor View Developmental Center in Valdez, Wel-Aska in Valdez, and Mid-Valley Senior Center.

Some hobbies she enjoyed were knitting, darts, gardening, fishing, sewing, cross stitching and crotchet.

Her family stated, &#8220Donna loved to do many things, including spending time with her children and grandchildren. She had a special love for fishing and spent many days boating and fishing with her husband. Donna loved to laugh. She laughed at life, herself, and found humor in most everything. She was furiously protective of her children and a devoted mother. She made many friends in Wasilla. She was active with the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 35 in Wasilla, and the Wasilla Soft Tip Dart Association. She was a champion dart player and took second place in the State Championship for Ladies singles in 1990. She made several trips to Las Vegas, to represent the state in the annual International Dart Championship competition. Donna especially enjoyed darts when playing with her daughter, Mellisa. Donna spent many years working for the Mid-Valley Senior Center selling pull-tabs at Cottonwood Creek Mall. Her latest job was working with her daughter, Vicky, at the Ewe First Yarn Company, where she loved to knit and pass along her experience and knowledge. Prior to coming to Wasilla, Donna drove a school bus in Valdez with daughters, Sherry and Vicky, and son, David. She was very proud of her children, especially of her son, David, who had her work ethic and served in the U.S. Navy for several years. She passed along her dedicated work ethic to all of her children. She always looked forward to calls from Sherry and David, who now live in Indiana. Donna faced death with bravery through her faith in her savior, Jesus Christ. She is now with her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Marion, but will be sadly and deeply missed here on Earth by her loving family and many friends.”

She is survived by her brother, Gary Carlson; daughter, Vicky Wood of Wasilla; daughter, Sherry Davis of Bloomington, Ind.; son, David Davis of Bloomington; stepson, Melvin (Tony) Bumgardner of Florida; stepdaughter, Jade Lowe of Florida; daughter, Mellisa Cummings of Wasilla; grandson, Jason Wood of Wasilla; granddaughter Karis Wood of Indianapolis; grandson, Chris Wood of Monticello, Ind.; grandson, Zack Simpson of Wasilla; grandson, Nick Simpson of Wasilla; grandson, Alex Simpson of Wasilla; granddaughter, Michelle Connelly of Bloomington; granddaughter, Nicole Merril of Anchorage; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, Marion Bumgardner; and brother, Harvey Carlson.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Family 35 of Wasilla, P.O. Box 870370, Wasilla, AK 99687.

She will be buried at Valdez Memorial Cemetery.

Arrangements with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dorothea H. Anderson

Dorothea H. Anderson, 85, died Sept. 24, 2006, in Palmer at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center due to a long illness. A service will be Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at 2 p.m., at Valley Funeral Home in Wasilla.

She was born March 8, 1921, in Los Angeles to Violet Norris and Rasmus Rasmussen. She graduated from Hollywood High School.

In 1947, she moved to Anchorage, where she lived until 1984, when she moved to Wasilla and lived the rest of her life there.

She was employed by Walt Disney Studios from 1938-1940.

From 1940-1945, she worked in the Aircraft Industry, and then from 1947 to 1983, she worked for the city of Anchorage Municipal Light and Power, retiring

in 1983.

Some of her hobbies included art, macrame and crocheting, and she had a great cartoon movie collection.

Her family stated, &#8220Dorothea will be remembered for the kind, generous and loving spirit. She had a wonderful sense of humor and an incredible creative ability. It was clearly understood that all colors had to match, and if you wanted pumpkin pie you would get at least four!”

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Barbara Anderson of Prosser, Wash.; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Leslie McRae of Wasilla; daughter and son-in-law, Thea and Blaine Porter of Grafton, Wyo.; daughter, Holly Herrick of Wasilla; grandson, William Anderson of Portland, Ore.; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Joseph and Susan Anderson of Goldendale, Wash.; grandson, Werner (Charlie) Anderson of Deer Lodge, Mont.; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, April and Richard Rhynard of Prosser; grandson, Aaron McRae of Wasilla; grandson, Travis McRae of Wasilla; granddaughter, Maria Kantartzis of Anchorage; grandson, Marcus Porter of Ohio; granddaughter, Samantha Porter of the Virgin Islands; grandsons, Gerrod Reiter of Anchorage, Cory Reiter of Talkeetna, and Conner Herrick of Wasilla; granddaughter, Claire Herrick of Wasilla; great-granddaughters, Jessica Anderson and Jerica Anderson of Mobile, Ala.; Samantha Anderson of Goldendale, Wash.; great-grandson, Stephen Rhynard of Prosser; great-granddaughters, Rachel Rhynard and Sara Rhynard of Prosser; great-grandson, Patrick Rhynard of Kennewick, Wash.; and great-great granddaughter, Sabrie Anderson of Mobile.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Anderson; great-grandson, Michael Anderson; and great-granddaughter, Dorothea Rhynard.

The family would appreciate flowers at the service.

Arrangements with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory.

David Wayne Kunselman

David Wayne Kunselman, 48, died Sept. 26, 2006, in Palmer at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center due to an extended illness. A memorial service will be Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Christ First United Methodist Church in Wasilla. The Rev. Karen Martin Tichenor will officiate at the service.

He was born Jan. 25, 1958, in Raleigh, N.C.

He attended high school at Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh, and attended Wake Tech in Raleigh, and graduated in 1982. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1976 through 1982.

He moved to Wasilla in 1987 and spent the rest of his life here. He was affiliated with the Christ First United Methodist Church in Wasilla.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara J. Moran of Raleigh; stepfather, William Moran of Raleigh; sister, Tammie Lynn Wells of Clayton, N.C.; niece, Christy Lynn Wells of Clayton, N.C.; nephew, Michael Scott Wells of Clayton, N.C.; and

aunt and uncle, Patricia and Keith Bartoe of North Washington, Penn.

He was preceded in death by M.B. Kunselman. Memorial donations may be made to Christ First United Methodist Church in Wasilla.

Arrangements with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory.

Jerry L. Giauque

Palmer resident Jerry L. Giauque, 67, died Sept. 22, 2006, at Providence Extended Care in Anchorage following a lengthy illness.

A memorial service will be Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at 4 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 713 Denali Street, Palmer, with the Rev. Tim Carrick officiating. His remains will be scattered over Pioneer Peak and the family farm.

He was born Sept. 22, 1939, in Ft. Morgan, Colo., to James and Oma Giauque. He worked as a U.S. Military Produce Buyer from 1964 to 1976. He moved to Alaska in 1977, where he farmed in the Matanuska Valley until 1988. He was a member of Alaska Farmers and Stockgrowers Association, Butte PTA, Palmer Pioneer Grange and was a lifetime member of the NRA.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and three-wheeling.

His family wrote, &#8220Jerry was a wonderful husband and father. He will be remembered for his enthusiastic approach to any project he tackled, be it a fund-raiser or being active as a member of Alaska Farmers and Stockgrowers Association.”

Survivors included former wife, Paula Giauque; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Lori Giauque; daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Robert Bernowski: grandsons, Joseph Bernowski and Andrew Bernowski; and granddaughter, Courtney Bernowski, all of Palmer; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Leland Kelsey of Arvada, Colo.; sister, Diane Giauque of Creede, Colo.; and many other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Sharolyn Giauque.

Arrangements were with Evergreen Memorial Chapel.