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
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WILLIAM ORVILLE PLATE
William “Bill” Orville Plate, 90, died Oct. 1, 2010, at his son’s home in Soldotna. He was blessed with
GEORGE A. MERCURIO
George Anthony Mercurio, of Aquebogue, N.Y., formerly of Wasilla, died Sept. 3, 2010 at Southampton Hospital after a brief
BILLY L. FIKES
Billy LaVoyce Fikes, 81, Big Lake, died Sept. 10, 2010 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage. A memorial is scheduled for
MAURICE ‘MO’ BAILEY
Wasilla resident Maurice “Mo” Bailey, 71, lost his battle with leukemia July 13, 2010 with his family and friends by
ROBERT W. GREILING
Robert William Greiling, 60, died on July 12, 2010 at Village Park at Colony Manor in Wasilla. A graveside service
Ralph C. Keen
On April 7, 2010, the family said goodbye to a treasured father, grandfather and friend, Ralph C. Keen. At 97,
John Wesley Wilson
John Wesley Wilson, 86, died July 13. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Valley Funeral Home
John S. Pendleton
John Stephen (Steve) Pendleton, 59, former Mat-Su Valley resident, passed away July 6 at the Robert J. Dole Veteran’
ROBERT J. SWIFT
Robert J. Swift Sr., 84, died May 22, 2008 at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was held
Francis J. “Frank” Handley
Francis Joseph Handley, 82, died May 14, 2008 at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer. Services with military honors
MICHAEL SEWARD
Michael Seward, 37, died April 15, 2008 near Sheep Mountain. A memorial service with military honors will be held at
Louis R. Schmitz
Louis R. Schmitz (Papa Louis), 73, died June 3, 2007 at home in Big Lake. A memorial service will be