William David McLaughlin Jr.

William David McLaughlin Jr., who went by Dave McLaughlin, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He passed away at home on May 20, 2024.

Dave was born to William David McLaughlin, Sr. and Alma Steele May 26, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served at Elmendorf Air Force in Radar Operations. He taught at high schools and alternative schools, Including Alaska Job Corps in Palmer. He also taught history at the Mat-Su College and went on to become a Counselor at the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

He had a love of dogs and helped Linwood Fielder with his sled dogs for a number of years. He is survived by his two service dogs, Yancey and Ellie. He is also survived by his wife of 32 years, Denise McLaughlin, a brother, Richard McLaughlin, a daughter, Kari McLaughlin, a daughter by marriage, Skye Matlock, two grandsons, Hunter (Morgan) Matlock and Tanner Matlock, and a great granddaughter, Haisley Skye Matlock.

He did not want a memorial service, but would love it if you remembered his bad jokes, or made a contribution to an animal rescue organization.