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James O. 'Bud' Tipton
Fairbanks, Alaska
Bud Tipton of Fairbanks peacefully went home to be with his Lord October 1st, 2001, shortly after midnight, at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. He was 70 years old.
Bud was born to Oliver Perry and Maude Beulah Tipton in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, November 25th, 1930.
Bud discovered and studied his gift and joy for singing in his school years, which brought him to California.
It was there he met Wilma Jean Watson, a gifted and classically trained pianist, who became his wife in 1952.
The Korean War came and Bud entered the US Army to serve his nation.
Being a radar operator greatly fascinated Bud and led him to Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. in Sunnyvale, California, where he received advanced professional education.
His career took him to many interesting places and he made many lifelong friends. He retired after 34 years.
Bud loved the Lord and was sincerely involved in church as an Elder, a choir member, and a Vacation Bible School volunteer.
Although it is impossible to sum up one man’s life into words alone, Bud’s family would like folks to know that he loved God.
He enjoyed being around his family, gardening and camping, and the joy that singing brought to his soul.
Finally, Bud said he was going to move from California to Fairbanks, Alaska, this year and he did it! He will be deeply missed.
Bud and Wilma celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary September 20th, 2001.
Bud is survived by his wife Wilma; his daughter, Nina Rivera of Union City, California; his son Jeff Tipton of Fresno, California; and his daughter Jill and her husband Roger Penrod of Fairbanks, Alaska; his grandson Ramon Rivera of Moraga, California; his granddaughter, Alyssa Luna of Fresno, California; and “Brandy” who courageously flew home with him to Alaska.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Bud’s life in Alaska will be held Thursday, October 4th, 2001, at 12:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church (547 Seventh Avenue) in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The Reverend Andrew M. Ekblad will be officiating. Interment will be in Red Bank Cemetery in Clovis, California.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bud’s name to:
First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund
547 Seventh Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Arrangements cared for by Fairbanks Funeral Home & Crematory.
Archie Brown
Fairbanks & Beaver, Alaska
Our beloved Archie Brown quietly slipped away from us on Oct. 13, 2001.
Archie was a descendant of Manniliq and was born to Harry Brown and Maria Allashuk on Aug. 10, 1925, in Beaver.
Archie was orphaned at an early age and spent many years at the orphanage in Fort Yukon where he made numerous lifelong friends and conversed fluently in Gwich'in.
He was a resourceful guy and a jack of many trades.
He worked many years for the Alaska Railroad, as a Yukon River navigator for the Yutana Barge Lines and as a journeyman painter for the Painters & Allied Trade Union Local 1555.
After his retirement, Archie did what he loved to do best, trapping and hunting in and around the Yukon Flats.
A renowned mechanic, Archie was always repairing a snowmachine or outboard motor--preparing for the trapline or hunting.
On winter evenings Archie could be found reading, whether it was a historical book on Alaska or a Louis L'Amour Western novel.
Archie's humor, kindness and generosity was a welcome respite from all the chaos and uncertainty of this life; he spoke with a clarity and straightforwardness past all pretense and piousness.
He was everyone's "uncle."
He was preceded in death by parents, Harry Brown and Maria Allashuk; brother, Evans; sister, Alice; uncles, Howard Allashuk, Joe Sun, and John Brown; aunts, Mary Billy, Maggie Henry, and Hilda Newman; and cousins, Annie Sun, Mabel Wiehl, and John, Sam, Sweeny and Edith Billy to name just a few.
He is survived by daughters, Mary and husband George J. Bennett Sr. of Sitka, and grandchildren, Katherine F. Leitka of Norman, Okla., Anna Marie Bennett of Anchorage, George D. Bennett Jr. of Tucson, Ariz., and James Bennett of Sitka; great-grandchildren, Summer and Wolfgang Lietka, Amanda Bennett, Alexandria Bennett Snyder, Ivan and James Bennett, Norma Jean and husband Eddie Roehl of Palmer, Gloria and husband Tom Groh and sons Daniel, Thomas, and Adam Pitka; daughter Lily Pitka, and great-granddaughter Maya Rose Pitka; Doug Pitka and family of Fairbanks; cousins, Nora Billy and Clara Joseph and families of Beaver, throughout Alaska and Lower 48; Mariah Johnson and Lucy Gooden and families of Fairbanks; and many nephews and nieces too numerous to list; and, dear friends near and far in Alaska and the Lower 48.
Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. with the funeral service to be held at noon at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church on Thursday, Oct. 18.
Following the funeral service, Archie will be flown to Beaver where final services will be held Friday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m.
The Rev. Scott O. Fisher will officiate at both services.
A potlatch will follow at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaver School.
Come celebrate the life of Archie Brown with stories, thanksgiving and the breaking of bread.
Theodore Withrow I
Seward, Alaska
Seward resident Theodore Edwin Withrow I died October 11, 2001 at the Wesley Rehabilitation and Care Center in Seward.
He was 57 years old Mr. Withrow was born June 8, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri.
He moved to Alaska in 1986 and lived in Fairbanks.
He moved to Seward in July 2001 and lived at the Wesley Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Mr. Withrow was preceded in death by his: Grandparents Cruz and Mabel Prieto of Fairbanks, Cecil and Letha Withrow of Ansted, WV, his father and step mother Theodore and Bethel Withrow of Ansted WV.
He is survived by; his mother Frances M. Withrow, his children and their spouses Francis E. and Richard D. Morgan, Theodore E. Withrow II, Cassandra G. and David W. Vickers Jr., Brian E. Withrow, Yolanda Withrow And Jacob F. Withrow, his brothers Billy and Ricky Withrow, his sisters Linda Legg, Karen Smith, Mona Bell, Mary Beth Fox, Deloris medina, Janet Turley, and Jane Turley, his grandchildren Jennifer m, Amanda G. and Joseph A. Vickers and Joshua B. Withrow, his special cousin Deanna D. Hefner, his special niece Daphni McDaniels, 13 nieces and nephews, his aunt Betty Potts and his uncles Dale and Eddie Withrow.
In lieu of flowers donations are encouraged to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall St. 19th Floor New York, NY 10005 Attn Public Information group.
Arrangements by the Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Marie C. Martin
Fairbanks, Alaska
Marie C. Martin, former owner and operator of Martin's Books, died Tuesday at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.
She had just celebrated her 89th birthday on October 6th.
Marie was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Ettore & Victoria Parmelli.
She met and married Kenneth F., "Kenny" Martin during World War II
After living for a short time in Pennsylvania while Kenny was in the army, Marie moved with her husband to Alaska in 1947.
When asked what was important in her life, Marie replied "meeting my husband and sharing my life with him in Alaska."
When Kenny died in 1973, Marie wasn't sure what to do with his collection of 3,000 rare & old books.
She decided to open a bookstore in Fairbanks, and until last year, she bought and sold books as "Martin's Books".
After closing her store at the Northward Building last year, she was planning to trade books via the internet.
Although she spent winters at her residence in Florida, Marie returned every spring to her home and friends in Alaska.
As she once said "no matter how long I stay in the Lower 48, I always look forward in the spring to return to Alaska just like the geese."
She enjoyed her activities as a member of the Pioneers of Alaska Auxiliary #8 and Beta Sigma Phi.
Marie is survived by her sister Jacqueline Lembo of Hilton Head, South Carolina, twelve nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and nephews.
Donations in memory of Marie C. Martin may be made to the:
Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 71396
Fairbanks, AK 99707
Or
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
115 North Cushman Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Visitation was held from 5-7:00pm on Friday, October 19th, 2001, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Fairbanks.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 2:00pm Saturday, October 20th, 2001, at Immaculate Conception Church.
Fr. Richard L. McCaffrey, S.J. officiated.
Marie will be interred at the Delaware Cemetery in Dingman's Ferry, Pennsylvania, along side her husband Kenneth.
Arrangements were cared for by the Fairbanks Funeral Home.
Beatrice Marie Heck
Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks resident, Beatrice Marie “Bea” Heck, 67, died on September 29, 2001 at her home in Fairbanks.
Bea was born February 3, 1934 in North Dakota. She attended Dickinson State University before moving to Alaska in 1957.
Ms. Heck was a former resident of Wrangell, Kotzebue, Tanana, Unalakleet and North Nenana.
Bea began her career teaching in one- and two-room schoolhouses in western North Dakota.
She came to Alaska as a teacher for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and taught in the villages before moving to Fairbanks in 1961.
In Fairbanks, Bea was employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the State of Alaska.
Bea was a member of several organizations including the Alaska Yukon Pioneers, Pioneers of Alaska Auxiliary 8, German Club, past president of the Emblem Club 109 and past madame president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 1037.
Accomplished in a variety of arts and crafts, she was a seamstress of award-winning parkas.
Her favorite pastimes included birdwatching and gardening.
She is survived by her son, Gary of Park Ridge, Illinois; daughter, Karen of Middletown, Connecticut; daughter, Linda of Fairbanks; son, David of Ester; and grandsons, Christopher and Dylan of Park Ridge, Illinois.
At Bea’s request, a services will not be held.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Interior Alaska Center for Non Violent Living, 717 9th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
Arrangements cared for by the Fairbanks Funeral Home & Crematory.
