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Alan Perry Bates
Juneau resident Alan Perry Bates died April 14, 2001, in Juneau.
He was born May 31, 1936, in San Francisco and moved to Juneau in 1971.
He attended schools in San Francisco and served in the U.S. Army from 195558.
He was a computer programmer from 1971-76 with the Alaska Department of Administration and Labor. In 1979 he returned as computer programmer for state Department of Health and Social Services. He retired in 1982 to start his own business as an independent contractor transporting mail for the Postal Service.
He was preceded in death by his mother Florence Bates, his father Harry Bates and brother John Bates.
He is survived by his wife Lois Bates of Juneau, his sons Scott Bates of Fairbanks and Brian Bates of Juneau, daughters Suzanne Carter of Juneau and Julie Bates of Louisville, Colo., grandchildren Daniel Bates, Joshua and Zachary Carter and Kanon Goetz.
A potluck and celebration of his life will be held 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the Yacht Club near Aurora Harbor.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care of Juneau, 3200 Hospital Drive, Juneau, AK 99801.
Walter O. Sinn
Former Juneau resident Walter O. Sinn, 87, died on April 17, 2001, at Dorothy's Adult Care home in Friday Harbor, Wash.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. April 21, at the Island Community Church in Friday Harbor.
Helen Jane Burgess
Lifelong Alaskan Helen Jane Burgess died April 8, 2001, at her home in Juneau.
She was born Jan. 13, 1937, in Juneau, to Arthur "Scotty" and Phyllis Adams. She graduated from JuneauDouglas High School in 1954 and attended Washington State University. She married and raised five children in Juneau.
She was a member of P.E.O., Capital City Women's Bowling Association and the Juneau Golf Club. She enjoyed fishing and spending time out on the water hand trolling. She bowled for many years in several leagues. She enjoyed gardening and travel, and was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband Jim Burgess and sisters Gretchen Adams and Virginia Reed (and Doug Hanon), all of Juneau; her children, Keith Burgess (and Sandi) of Juneau, Sandra Harrison (and Glen) of California, Suzanne Schoenmann (and John) of Juneau, Betsy Fisher (and Bob), and Kathy Ford (and Gordon) of Washington, nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of her life at 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mike's Place in Douglas.
In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations to Hospice and Home Care of Juneau, 3200 Hospital Dr., Suite 100, Juneau, AK 99801.
Jennings 'Jinks' Graham
Former Juneau resident Jennings "Jinks" Heber Graham of Ketchikan died on April 5, 2001, of apparent cardiac arrest, in Ketchikan.
He was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Hunters, Wash., to Floy and William Jennings Graham. His family moved to Spokane when he was a boy, and he graduated from North Central High there in 1943.
He joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Draco in the Pacific campaign until the end of WWII. After discharge, he attended the University of Washington, working toward a degree in architecture.
In 1947 he married Joan Dower of Spokane. Their two children, Kathryn Jean and Gregory James, were born in Spokane.
In 1951, Graham entered active service in the U.S. Air Force when his reserve unit was called into duty during the Korean War. He was stationed in Fairbanks at Ladd Air Force Base.
He received his architectural license in 1956 and returned to Fairbanks to work for Alaska Architectural and Engineering Co. In 1957 he married Ann Schroeder in Fairbanks and joined three other young men to form the architectural/engineering firm of Gray, Rogers, Graham and Associates.
The Grahams moved to Juneau in 1960 and he became a junior partner in the architectural firm of Ohlsen and Sands. While in Juneau, the Grahams' two children, Jennifer Ann and Jeffrey Stephen, were born. In 1964, the family moved to Ketchikan where he became Ketchikan's first architect.
He was past president of Rotary Club, past chairman of the District One Republican Party, served on the Alaska Historical Commission, and was a member of the Ketchikan Golf Association and Clover Pass Community Church. His hobbies were flying, hunting, fishing, carving, and golf. He was proud of his Scottish heritage and graced many special events by wearing his Graham tartan kilt.
He is survived by his wife Ann of Ketchikan, daughters Kathy Larsen (and husband Dale) of Vernal, Utah, and Jennifer Hauan (and husband Rick) of Whidbey Island, Wash., sons Gregory (and wife Debbie) of Spokane, and Jeffrey (and wife Joyclyn) of Homer, brother William Graham (and wife Beverly) of Spokane, grandchildren Tyler, Travis and Erik Hauan, Hannah Larsen, Maggie and Elias Graham, nephews Bill and Mike Graham and niece Kay Solecki of Spokane.
A memorial service will be held today at Clover Pass Community Church in Ketchikan.
Jack Watkins
Longtime Juneau resident Jack McCormick Watkins died April 22, 2001, in Juneau. He was 67.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 30, at Alaskan Mortuary and Memorial Park.
He was born Feb. 2, 1934, in Burr Oak, Kan., to Virgil and Marie Rosa Ramos McCormick. He attended Laguna Beach High School and the University of Utah, and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He moved to Juneau about 1968.
He worked in geology as a miner and water-well driller, and handled explosives.
He is survived by his wife Victoria and children Thomas Sanders, Sharon Sanders, Karin Schaufele and Jacqueline Denning, all of Juneau, and Suzanne (and Max) Ruffcorn of California, and in-laws Mabel and Ken Lawrence of Juneau, 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Tom Sanders, Ken Lawrence, Ernest Hillman, Randy Johnson, Travis Nashoanak and Frank Mercer. Honorary pallbearers are Adam Watson, Melody Kirschner, Pat Barret, Dana White, Dennis Townsend and Corey Nashoanak.
Jack Watkins
Longtime Juneau resident Jack McCormick Watkins died April 22, 2001, in Juneau. He was 67.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 30, at Alaskan Mortuary and Memorial Park.
He was born Feb. 2, 1934, in Burr Oak, Kan., to Virgil and Marie Rosa Ramos McCormick. He attended Laguna Beach High School and the University of Utah, and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He moved to Juneau about 1968.
He worked in geology as a miner and water-well driller, and handled explosives.
He is survived by his wife Victoria and children Thomas Sanders, Sharon Sanders, Karin Schaufele and Jacqueline Denning, all of Juneau, and Suzanne (and Max) Ruffcorn of California, and in-laws Mabel and Ken Lawrence of Juneau, 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Tom Sanders, Ken Lawrence, Ernest Hillman, Randy Johnson, Travis Nashoanak and Frank Mercer. Honorary pallbearers are Adam Watson, Melody Kirschner, Pat Barret, Dana White, Dennis Townsend and Corey Nashoanak.
Florence Fox
Juneau resident Florence Fox died Feb. 18, 2001, in Anchorage.
She was born Nov. 22, 1926, in Hoonah.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Caroline Martin, her son Byrer Martin, her parents Frank and Minnie Johnson and her brother, Fr. Michael.
She is survived by her husband Edward Fox of Juneau, her children Walter Martin (and Misty) and Raymond Martin (and Nancy) of Texas, Frederick Johnson, Becky Fulkerson (and Jerry), Ramona Gerber and Marie Johnson, all of Juneau, Cynthia Johnson of Anchorage, Minnie Dalton (and Jimmie) of Hoonah and Arthur Johnson (and Jennifer) of California. Survivors also include 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Fulkerson, Jimmie Dalton, Bill Williams, Cleveland Burley, Kermit Ceasar and Fred Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be Walter and Raymond Martin, Frederick and Arthur Johnson, Tom Siangco and Franklin Hotch.
Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at the Andrew Hope Building (ANB Hall).
Herluff R. Taug
Juneau resident Herluff R. Taug died Feb. 13, 2001, at the Mountainview Senior Center in Juneau.
He was born Jan. 27, 1928, in Killisnoo, Alaska. He was raised and schooled in Tenakee. He moved to Juneau in the late 1960s.
He was a fisherman and a member of Sealaska and Goldbelt corporations.
He is survived by his brother, Ole Taug; sister-in-law Mary; nephews Al, Ole and Ron of Juneau, Emil of New Orleans and Charles of Seattle; nieces Shirley, Barb and Emily of Juneau, and Florence of Lynnwood, Wash.; and many cousins and relatives in Juneau, Sitka and Angoon.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ole Taug and Florence Nelson, and brothers Frank Nelson and Emil Taug.
A service will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Salvation Army Hall at 439 West Willoughby Ave. Major Larry Frankhauser will officiate.
Helen (Jukich) Pekovich
Longtime Juneau resident Helen (Jukich) Pekovich died March 2, 2001, at St. Ann's Care Center in Juneau.
She was born Aug. 8, 1912, of Serbian descent as Jeka Djukic. In 1925 at age 12 she immigrated from Yugoslavia to the United States with her mother Smilena and met her dad for the first time. They moved to Juneau shortly thereafter.
She loved Alaska and left the state only three times. She lived at two mines on Admiralty Island, at Hawk Inlet, where her daughter Violet was born, and at Funter Bay. She lived for more than 30 years on Park Street on Starr Hill, and Rie Munoz once featured her in a painting.
She married Waso "Sam" Pekovich in 1938. She was a homemaker until the late 1960s. She worked at St. Ann's Hospital and later at Bartlett Hospital for 17 years until her retirement at 67 in 1979. She was a hard and faithful worker and did not miss a day of work except to attend to her mother's death. Family friend David Stone, who worked with her as a youth and was influenced by her, said she was like a mother and provided guidance in a time of need.
She was a generous and strongly independent woman who loved and was protective of children, friends, animals and her family. She loved Halloween and spoiling the children with treats. Her true joys late in life were visits with her family and friends, and especially being able to watch her great-grandson, Kieran.
She was of the Serbian Orthodox faith and a member of the Pioneers of Alaska.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nikola and Smilena Jukich, and her husband, all of Juneau, and her daughter Violet Kiesler of Mesa, Ariz.
She is survived by her sons, Sam and Andy, daughters-in-law Helen and Janet, granddaughter Andrea, all of Juneau, sister Mary Hoffman, grandchildren Robert and Kevin Voelker, Patricia Gronenman and Donna Reuterman all of Illinois.
An Orthodox service, presided over by the Rev. Robert Polson, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Chapel of the Alaskan Memorial Park & Mortuary, 3839 Riverside Drive. Honorary Pallbearers are William, John, and Don Dapcevich, Harry Lupro and Ed Foster. A gathering in celebration of her life will follow at the residence of Andrew and Janet Pekovich, 3190 Indian Cove Drive immediately thereafter (approximately 3:30 PM).
Elvera Doris Bouschor
Juneau resident Elvera Doris Bouschor died March 18, 2001, in Anchorage.
She was born March 3, 1918, in Seattle. She moved to Juneau in January 1960. She was a housewife and mother.
She is survived by her husband Victor Bouschor of Juneau, her children William Bouschor of Washington, James Bouschor of Juneau and Victoria Burgess of Maryland, and Patrick and Michael Sheehan of Juneau.
Services will be private.
Raymond A. Davidson
Former Juneau resident Raymond A. Davidson, 76, died March 16, 2001, at his mother-in-law's home in Snohomish, Wash., after a brief illness.
He was born Oct, 7, 1924, in Port Angeles, Wash., to James and Phoebe (Gaboury) Davidson. He attended Port Angeles schools and graduated in 1943. After three years in the U. S. Navy, he married Ardella Kettel in 1947, then graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1951 with a degree in accounting.
The family, with three daughters, moved to Juneau in 1964, where he took a job with the State of Alaska Veteran's Affairs. He later worked with Health & Social Services and D. O. T.
After retiring in 1980 he built a cabin on Shelter Island and enjoyed fishing and boating. His marriage to Audrey Mickels in 1986 renewed his interest in gardening and together they created a showplace yard. Fishing, boating, church and traveling occupied their retirement years. Ray always felt blessed to live in Alaska and experience life on the last frontier. He loved to retell tales of hunting trips and always looked forward to catching more and bigger fish. His family wrote that he was especially close to his step-daughter Beni White during his last few months.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Ardella and oldest daughter Beth.
He is survived by his wife Audrey, daughters Jo Ann (and Gary) Hutchison of Idaho, Wendy (and Curtis) Blackwell of Juneau; son-in-law Conrad Seibel of Idaho, siblings Vivian (and Terry) Russell, Darold (and Bonnie) and Mel (and Arlene) all of Washington; grandchildren Jacob and Kari Seibel, Mica and Kyle Hutchison and Tyler and Jesse Blackwell. Also his mother-in-law Rosa Schenaker, step-daughter Beni White; step-grandchildren Charlie and Eric White, all of Snohomish, Wash.
Memorial services will be held March 31 at Snohomish Presbyterian Church. A Juneau memorial will be 2 p.m. April 28 at Chapel by the Lake.
At his request, his ashes will be scattered at his favorite fishing grounds.
Remembrances may be made to Providence Home Care & Hospice of Snohomish County 2731 Wetmore Avenue #520, Everett, WA, 98201. Audrey Mickels may be contacted at: P.O. Box 2493, Snohomish, WA, 98291.
Gary Daniel Lofstrom
Former Juneau resident Gary Daniel Lofstrom died March 20, 2001, at home in Sequim, Wash.
He was born Feb. 25, 1939, in Everett, Wash., to Hilding Jonas Lofstrom and Gladys Opal (Rise) Lofstrom. He married Wanda Severance in 1960. They later divorced and he married Barbara Marlow in Juneau in 1977.
He attended the University of Washington and later the University of Alaska. He sold insurance in Washington and worked as a parts man for N.C. Marine in Seattle. He was transferred to Juneau and worked as a parts manager for N.C. Machinery. He later owned V&E; Equipment Rental. He and his wife moved to Washington in 1998.
He was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He attended the Catholic Church and was a member of the Elks Club, the Sons of Norway, the Masonic Blue Lodge and the Scottish Rite. He was a past patron of Juneau Chapter 7 Order of Eastern Star.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lofstrom of Sequim, his children, Daniel, Denise and David Lofstrom of Washington and Douglas Lofstrom of California, stepchildren Kevin Marlow (and Dee) of Seward, Kimberly Jansen (and Robert Roy) of Washington, Beth Dennis (and Art) and Emmett Marlow of Juneau, his brother Douglas Lofstrom of Washington, sisters Audrey Everist and Janis Lofstrom and stepsister Judy Loft of Washington and 14 grandchildren.
Services are March 24 in Sequim.
