Una Rae Kurtz Haverty

Matanuska Valley colonist and lifelong Alaskan, Una Rae Kurtz Haverty, 86 passed away at the Pioneer Home in Anchorage. The oldest daughter of Cecil and Mary Kurts, Una was born December 10th 1931 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She moved with her family to Palmer Alaska as part of experimental farming community under Franklin D, Roosevelt's New Deal resettlement plan, known as the Matanuska Valley Colony in May of 1935. Married to Charles M. Haverty in 1955. They had two sons, Cecil and Michael. Una enjoyed the outdoors, watching birds, hunting, fishing and gardening. She had a love for flowers. In her younger years she was known to snow machine and be adventurous taking advantage of everything Alaska had to offer. Una was a member of the Order Of The Eastern Star. She was a friend to all that she met. Una was known by many as a talented artist. She won the grand prize at the state fair for knitting. She was also a crafter and enjoyed ceramics. Her greatest achievement was her family. She cherished her Husband, Sons and Grandchildren.She is survived by her two sisters Ruth Ward and Helen Kurts both of Palmer. Her sons Cecil and Michael Haverty; Her Grandchildren Suzanne Haverty, Danielle Haverty, Samantha Haverty and Nieces & Nephews Carol Ward, Sharon Ward, Mary Jane Ward, David Ward. She will be missed by all that knew her. A celebration of life will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 at 3:00p.m. at Legacy Kehl’s Mortuary in Palmer, Alaska.