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 LeRoy F. Jensen, 85, died with his loving family at his side on Feb. 19, 2013, at Mat-
Bonitta (Boni) Joyce Johnson-Larson, 43, died Feb. 16, 2013, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer. She was
Joshua Richard Lewis, 30, died unexpectedly at Hatcher Pass Feb. 17, 2013. A graveside service is planned in May at
Wasilla resident Mary Ann (Mary K) Kvalheim, 68, died Jan. 31, 2013, following open-heart surgery. She was born Jan.
John Darl Carr, 78, Palmer died recently. He was born in West Virginia on July 4, 1934, to Ernie and
Palmer resident Mark Wilson, 54, died Feb. 10, 2013, at Providence Alaska Medical Center. Mark was blessed with a second
Chris “Dago” Purvis, 63, died at home as promised, with her family and friends by her side Feb. 2, 2013,
Chugiak resident Walter “Wally” Warren Palmer, 84, died Feb. 8, 2013, at his home in Chugiak from Alzheimer’s disease
John Frederick McCaslin, 76, died Feb. 8, 2013, at the Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home in Palmer. He was born
Wasilla resident Mary Ann (Mary K) Kvalheim, 68, died Jan. 31, 2013, following open-heart surgery. She was born Jan.
Palmer resident Forrest Eugene Edwards, 63, died Feb. 13, 2013, at home in the loving arms of his wife. A
George Preston DeLoach, 85, died Feb. 12, 2013, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer. A graveside service with