Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
Palmer resident Rosa Chmiel, 62, died Jan. 14, 2003, at Valley Assisted Living Center of breast cancer. A funeral will
Constance (Connie) Ruth Parker, 81, died peacefully Dec. 29 at Providence Extended Care in Anchorage. A long-time resident of
Stephen B. Gardner, age 46, of Palmer, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at Valley Hospital in Palmer. A private family
Charles Madison Binkley, known as Captain Jim, died at home on Jan. 3, 2003, at the age of 82. He
Palmer resident William A. McKillican, 85, died of colon cancer at his home Jan. 3, 2003. At his request there
Long-time Matanuska Valley resident David C. Kepler, 77, passed away Dec. 15, 2002, in Anchorage. A memorial service for
Palmer resident Lisa Marie McIntosh, 29, died Dec. 7, 2002, at Valley Hospital in Palmer. A memorial service will be
Beverly Susan Johnson, 52, died peacefully after a long battle with breast cancer, on Dec. 13, 2002, in her Eagle
Clydella Mae Scott, 68, died Dec. 9 at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage. No services are planned at this time.
Wasilla resident Gerald R. "Jerry" Bosch died suddenly Nov.16, 2002, at Alaska Regional Hospital with his family
Palmer resident Peter Allen Mann, 49, died Nov., 27, 2002, at his home. A memorial service will be held Dec.
Palmer resident Lucille Marie Brown, 70, died November 21, 2002, at Valley Hospital of cancer. A gathering for family and