Alaska School Yearbooks by County
Robin Stevens
Juneau resident Robin Stevens died Oct. 10, 2007, in Juneau. He was 60.
A longtime Juneau resident, he worked in the maintenance industry. He grew up in Washington. For years, he gracefully endured pain resulting from a tragic fall, his family said.
His family said he loved Juneau for the beauty of its people and scenery. He greeted friends enthusiastically, they said. He enjoyed good conversation on meaningful topics and was pragmatic and sincere, his family said.
"The benefit of his example continues on with those whose lives he affected," his family said.
According to his family, he was a student of scripture and faithful observer of biblical Holy Days. He delighted in the Sabbath and was a beloved friend of those with whom he worshipped, his family said.
"May he now enjoy the Shalom he sought."
He is survived by his 16-year-old son, Seth Stevens; former wife, Pat Magill Stevens; three brothers, Thomas Stevens and his wife, Connie, David Stevens and his wife, Delores, and Daniel Stevens and his wife, Diana; sister, Beverly Faultersak and her husband, Robert; and many nieces and nephews.
Interment will be held at1 p.m. today at the Alaskan Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Memorial donations may be made to the educational fund for his son, Seth Stevens. Family may be contacted at 2517 Scott Drive, Juneau, AK 99801.
Richard Arthur Satran
Former longtime Juneau resident Richard "Rick" Arthur Satran died Sept. 18, 2007, at his home in Omak, Wash. He was 57.
He was born Aug. 7, 1950, to Richard and Elaine Satran in San Francisco. After attending college in Washington, he moved to Juneau in 1977.
He spent all of his adult life in Juneau, where he met and married his wife, Dee. He was a carpenter, and they built their home in Mendenhall Valley and raised their family in the community.
Three years ago, he moved his family to Eastern Washington to pursue work with river rock, stone and tile and to be closer to extended family. While living in Omak, he and Dee owned and operated a business, Stone and Tile of Okanogan.
Family members said he was an ardent artist, who, later in life, incorporated his enthusiasm for art into his work.
His hobbies were many, but he especially enjoyed his family's recipe for pickling. His family said he and Dee undisputedly made the best pickles and for a time, sold them to various outlets in Washington.
He was an "armchair" historian with special interests in World War II trivia, wildlife, natural sciences and Native American history.
His friends will remember him as an amicable man who was friendly to all those that he came in contact with and could converse with a wide breadth of knowledge.
He is survived by his wife, and their son, Joe, both of Vale, Ore.; eldest son, Reece Satran, of Juneau; mother, Elaine Satran, of California; sisters, Suzie Labarge, of California, and Sherrie Satran, of Seattle.
Friends and family are invited to gather for a celebration of his life at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Northern Light United Church fellowship hall in Juneau.
Gilbert Ray Bonnett
Former Douglas resident Gilbert Ray Bonnett died Dec. 19, 2007, at Bartlett Regional Hospital, while visiting family and friends from his residency at the Sitka Pioneers Home.
His family lived on Thane Road until 1939, when they moved to Douglas in the fall. He graduated from Douglas High School in 1954.
He worked for the Forest Service in northern Southeast. He was a member of the National Guard in Juneau for two years. He later worked for Pacific Northern Airlines in Juneau and Western Airlines, where he was known as "Ramp Boss."
He went into partnership with his friend, Jim Nydegger, acquiring Chilkat Fuel for several years. He also worked at Douglas Island Pink and Chum Corp.
His favorite pastime was fishing. According to his family, his hobby was fine scale model making of ships and aircraft, which he was good at. He also enjoyed being on the CB radio.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred "Blackie" Bonnett; and mother, Madeline Ann Bonnett.
He is survived by his sister, M.E. "Betty" Hunt and her husband, Ralph; brothers, Lou Bonnett and his wife, Edie, Herb Bonnett and George Bonnett and his wife, Helen; nieces, nephews and cousins; and many lifelong friends.
Cremation will follow. At his request, no formal service will be held. His wishes were for his ashes to be spread off the Douglas waterfront, which will occur in the spring.
Thomas Byrd Stewart
Longtime Juneau resident Thomas Byrd Stewart died Dec. 12, 2007, in Juneau. He was 88.
Born Jan. 1, 1919, in Seattle, he arrived by steamship in Juneau, where he resided with few interruptions until his death.
Family members said that while he never thought of himself as an overachiever, he loved to tell the story of the day he climbed Mount Roberts, skied down, climbed Mount Juneau, skied down and then went to the dance hall and twirled the girls.
Following his service in World War II, where he earned bronze and silver stars, he spent his life serving Alaska and its people. He helped to plan and organize the state constitutional convention, served in the territorial and first state legislatures, administered the state court system, served for 15 years as a superior court judge and donated countless hours to innumerable boards and commissions.
In 1955, while serving as secretary of the constitutional convention, he experienced a "heart" problem that was cured by his marriage to his sweetheart, Jane. They were known for hosting teas with special guests from around the world - from John F. Kennedy to Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
Consummate performers, they ensured everyone was entertained. Jane would play the piano while Tom sang. He never tired of reciting "The Ballad of Yukon Jake" from memory. He shared his love of reading with his children, to whom he read every night.
He also passed on his passion for the outdoors to his children, taking them hiking, camping and fishing. His favorite wilderness was the Taku River drainage, which he thoroughly explored.
As a judge, he was considered by many to be among the most fair and patient on the bench. This quality was particularly appreciated by his children and wife. They raised seven children. He said it was the hardest, yet most rewarding, of all his achievements.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Stewart; and son, Thomas Stewart.
He is survived by his siblings, John and Jeannette Stewart; children, Rebecca Stewart and her daughter, Audra, Donna Stewart, Elizabeth Hendricks and her daughter, Lindsay, and son, Jared, Stephen Stewart and his wife, Ann, Mary Etheridge and her partner, Larry Russo and his son, Clayton, and daughter, Jessica Dillon, and her husband, Jody, and Caleb Stewart and his friend, Michelle Sydeman, and their daughter, Tiernan; and many nieces and nephews.
Community members are invited to a celebration of his life and contributions to Alaska at 1 p.m. April 5 at Centennial Hall.
The family is creating a Memory Book to share at the celebration and would be honored if you would send your memory, tribute or special photos of Tom to donnastewart1000@hotmail.com or Donna Stewart, P.O. Box 776, Mill Valley, CA 94942.
