William C. Harvey

William C. Harvey Jr., 74, died April 20, 2007, at home in Palmer. A private family service will be held.

Mr. Harvey was born October 14, 1932, in Pt. Arthur, Texas. He came to Alaska in July of 1980. He was retired from self-employment.

Survivors are his wife, Gloria Gayle Harvey of Palmer; daughter, Laura Eileen McKown of Wasilla; son, William Darrell Harvey of St. Mary, Ga.; five grandchildren in Palmer and Wasilla; four grandchildren in St. Mary, Ga.; three great-grandchildren in Wasilla; five great-grandchildren in St. Mary, Ga.; and sister, Sue Woodward of Lufkin, Texas.

Memorial bequests may be made to Mat-Su Regional Homecare and Hospice, 3051 E. Palmer-Wasilla Highway, Wasilla 99654. Arrangements are with Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel.

Marjie ‘Jill' Belka

Marjie &#8220Jill” Belka, 54, died April 25, 2007, at her home in Palmer.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 28, 2007, at 4 p.m. at the Palmer Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Local arrangements were provided by Kehl's Palmer

Mortuary.

Florence Marie ‘Ippy' Waldron

Florence Marie &#8220Ippy” Waldron, 51, died April 11, 2007, at her home in Wasilla.

A funeral service was held April 19, 2007, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wasilla. She was laid to rest in the Palmer Pioneer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kavik Stettinger, Dominic Stettinger, Christopher Hurst, Michael Thomas, William Kunnuk and Ron Komakhuk.

Florence was born Oct. 27, 1955, in Nome, to Dominic Kavesaluk Thomas and Ethel Marie Koweluk. Ippy grew up in East End village living out the traditional Eskimo life, dancing, picking berries, harvesting greens, mending nets, sewing, drying meats, entertaining tourists and camping.

In 1974, East End was devastated by a flood, forcing the residents to move to Nome. That same year, Florence gave birth to her first child, Kevin. Ippy joined the Army National Guard in May 1979 and was honorably discharged in May 1985 to raise her family. Her second son, Kavik, was born in 1982, followed by her first daughter, Jacquelyn, in 1985.

In 1986 Ippy moved to Seward, where she had her third son, Dominic. In 1987 Ippy gave birth to her second daughter, Lynnette. She opened up a gift shop, summer of 1997, while in Seward and was very successful.

On May 14, 2002, Florence was diagnosed with the disease scleroderma, which led to her passing.

Ippy was very active in her native culture throughout her life, always making kuspuks of all sizes, beading earrings, sewing Eskimo yoyos, and teaching others about the native culture. When she was younger she used to Eskimo dance in her father's dance group, and later on participated in yearly Eskimo dances and potlucks.

Her family said, &#8220Ippy always encouraged her family to learn more about the native culture. She passed on some of her knowledge in an after school beading and sewing class when her family lived down in Seward. She was very active in her children's life to God and encouraged her family to become more involved in church. Ippy always helped others when in need, doing what was required for others' comfort and well-being before seeking her own comfort and felt greatly rewarded by God in doing so, always praising His name for giving her the strength to comfort.

&#8220Ippy will be missed by all her family, friends and loved ones she met in life. She had a very memorable smile and laugh that won't be forgotten easily. She was one of the greatest and nicest people ever. May she rest in peace in God's loving embrace for all eternity.”

Florence is survived by her husband, Bernard Waldron; children, Kavik Stettinger of Anchorage, Dominic Stettinger of California, Lynnette Stettinger of Palmer/Wasilla, and Jacquelyn and husband Christopher Hurst and her granddaughter Faye of Palmer; Brothers, Norbert Thomas of Nome, and Michael and wife Gina Thomas of Nome; Sisters, Dorothy and husband John Thomas of Nome, Karen and husband William Kunnuk of Nome; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews throughout the State of Alaska. She was preceded in death by her parents Dominic and Ethel, sisters Lucy and Jo, and son Kevin. Local arrangements were provided by Kehl's Palmer Mortuary.

Richard Shaw

Richard Arthur Shaw, 56, died April 15 while doing remodeling work at Gottschalk's in Wasilla.

Mr. Shaw was born Oct. 2, 1950, in Washington, graduating from high school there, before moving to Wasilla in 1991. He worked for Keller Meyer Building Services LLC for the past 2 1/2 years.

He loved the outdoors - fishing, camping, boating and gardening. His family said, &#8220Richard was truly a wonderful father and grandpa. We will always remember his easy-going attitude. He had a big heart and always made us laugh. He will be greatly missed.”

Mr. Shaw is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeremiah and Kristena Shaw of Wasilla; daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Mason Magyar of Wichita, Kan.; grandchildren, Chelsea, Cameron, Hayden, and Haylea Shaw of Wasilla, and Carter Magyar of Wichita, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth Shaw.

Memorial donations may be made to Jeremiah and Kristena Shaw at 1971 Rue De La Paix Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654

Valley Funeral Home and Crematory of Wasilla is assisting the family.

Warren Shelby Duckett

Warren Shelby Duckett, 45, died in his home in Wasilla, on Monday, April 23, 2007.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 28, at Faith Chapel on Spruce Street in Wasilla. Pastor Bill Houck will officiate. Pallbearers will be Brian Cody Duckett, Shelby Ross Duckett, William Shelby Duckett and James Scott Duckett. Warren's ashes will be scattered in various recreational areas that he enjoyed in Montana.

Warren was born March 30, 1962, in Holbrook, Ariz., to William Shelby and Wanda Jane Duckett. He is a member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe.

Growing up, Warren enjoyed baseball, 4-H, Explorers and rodeo, which he took Montana state finals in bull riding in high school. Warren worked through high school for local ranchers, working cattle and hay crops, along with working at a service station and cutting firewood.

Warren married his high school sweetheart on July 5, 1980. They have two sons, Shelby Ross Duckett and Brian Cody Duckett, both of Wasilla. Warren and Dawn raised their two boys in various states, working mainly in the oil field. The family enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, family dinners and working together on home projects.

Warren served his country during operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He became very active in veterans' groups, giving his time back to fellow soldiers and Toys for Tots. Warren was a highly qualified heavy duty diesel mechanic, specializing in refrigeration and welding. In his free time, he enjoyed tooling and crafting leatherwork.

Warren is survived by his parents, William Shelby Duckett and Wanda Jane Duckett, of Dinuba, Calif.; brother, James Scott Duckett of Independence, Ore.; sons, Shelby Ross Duckett and Brian Cody Duckett of Wasilla; two grandchildren, John and Shaylene; and many other friends and family. Arrangements are with Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel.

Elmer T. Feltz

Wasilla resident Elmer T. Feltz, 79, died April 23, 2007, in Anchorage, of a stroke.

A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, April 28, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Palmer Pioneer Cemetery in Palmer. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 28, 2007, at 3 p.m. at the Wasilla Senior Center, 1301 Century Circle. Following the service will be a gathering of friends and family.

Elmer was born Dec. 17, 1927, in Buffalo, N.Y. He moved to Alaska in 1961.

He was employed as a virologist at Roswell Institute in Buffalo and the U.S. Public Health, in Alaska. He retired as a

virologist.

Elmer was very active in community service and on Monday, the day of his death, he was recognized by Gov. Sarah Palin for years of volunteer service.

He is survived by his wife, Rose; son, Thomas and daughter-in-law Jessica; daughter, Christine and son-in-law Reggie; daughter, Jerri and son-in-law Tony; seven grandchildren, Erika, Nicholas, Matthew, Katie, Aaron, Benjamin and Natalie; many well loved brothers, sisters-in-laws, cousins and close family friends.

Local arrangements were provided by Kehl's Palmer

Mortuary.