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
Life-long Alaskan Randy Karlen Beans, 13, died Nov. 6, 2012, in Wasilla. Pastor Gary Oathout will officiate at a
Dayle V. Hoffman, 71, died Nov. 1, 2012, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer. A memorial service is
Richard Michael Hornung Sr., 60, died Oct. 22, 2012, at Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle, Wash. He was born
Russell Samuel Cotten, 68, died of natural causes Nov. 4, 2012, at his home in Palmer. Russell was born July
Richard Earl Phillips, 47, was found deceased in his Palmer residence on Oct. 27, 2012. No services are planned. Cremation
Mary John, 85, died Nov. 1, 2012, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer. A funeral service is at
Palmer resident Jim Akers, 36, died Oct. 23, 2012. Jim was born April 18, 1976, in South Williamson, Ky. He
James “Jim” Louis Shaginoff, 70, died Nov. 1, 2012, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jackie J. Casler, 63, died surrounded by her family Oct. 25, 2012. A celebration of life is at 6 p.
Connie Nelson, 64, died Oct. 25, 2012, at her daughter’s home in Big Lake. Connie was born July 9,
Therese “Terri” (Burke) Nakutis, 49, of Trapper Creek died Oct. 27, 2012, at Forget-Me-Not Assisted Living Home in
Gerald “Jerry” Kenneth Johnson, 78, died Oct. 31, 2012, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer. Per his request,