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Richard Henning
Juneau resident Richard "Rick" Vernon Henning, 69, died July 21, 2003, in his Juneau home after a long battle with cancer.
He was born Aug. 6, 1933, in Tacoma, Wash., and went to Wrangell in 1948 to be a deckhand on his uncle Lars Larsen's fishing boat.
Family members said he fell in love with Alaska after completing his carpenters apprenticeship. After working in the Seattle/Tacoma area, he came back to Alaska to work in Kodiak. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and moved to Sitka to work for KP Construction in 1974. He supervised many construction projects in Kake, Anchorage, Snettisham and Douglas.
In the few years before his cancer, he worked part-time at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center for the U.S. Forest Service.
According to family, he was a longtime Elks member, avid reader and someone who enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Christina Henning of Juneau; brother, Theodore Henning of Modesto, Calif.; daughters, Richelle Murphy of Jenks, Okla., and Dawn Bell of Sitka; son-in-laws, Jerry Murphy of Jenks, Okla., and Steve Bell of Sitka; grandson, J.D. Murphy of Jenks, Okla.; granddaughter, Makayla Murphy of Jenks, Okla.; stepsons, George and James Montero; stepdaughter, Trisha Montero of Everett, Wash.; and step-grandchildren, George Montero III and Sadie Montero.
His ashes will be spread in a private family service.
Dwayne Lief Oyloe
Juneau resident Dwayne Lief Oyloe, 95, died on June 19, 2003, at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
He was born Sept. 30, 1927, to Olaf and Ovedia Oyloe. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Pioneers of Alaska, Good Sams and the Yacht Club. In 1968, he moved to Juneau where he stayed until his death. He was a Borough Corporation equipment technician.
He was survived by his son, Steve Oyloe; daughter, Susan Nelson; and stepson, Joe Bland.
At his request, no services will be held. The family will spread his ashes at a later date.
Lyn Dunbar
Haines resident Lyn Dunbar, 41, died Dec. 6, 2003, in British Columbia.
There will be a celebration to remember Lyn. Friends of Lyn will gather at 3 p.m. Dec. 21 at Sandy Beach in Douglas. Call 463-4633 with any questions.
Richard A. Voss
Former Juneau resident Richard A. Voss, 40, died of natural causes Dec. 8, 2003, at his family home in Ellensburg, Wash.
He was born in Nov. 1963, in Renton, Wash., to Joy (Chase) Voss and the late Alvin Voss. He was a graduate of Grandview High School and the Daimler Chrysler Academy. He recently moved with his family to Ellensburg, Wash., to pursue a job opportunity at University Auto Center. He was an accomplished automotive technician with Viper certification, one of a few in the Pacific Northwest.
Family and friends were most important to him. He enjoyed gardening and car modeling, and he was a fan of stock car racing, hunting and fishing. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Sunnyside, Wash., member of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and a past member of the Auke Bay Alaska Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Wayne Voss.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Dawn (Costa); daughter, Vicki; son, Sean; mother, Joy Chase Voss (John Melcher); sisters, Elaine (Brian) Schneider of Grandview, Claudia (Bruce) Ross of Harrodsburg, Ky., and Sandy (Tom) Boddy; brothers, Michael Voss (Janice) of Yakima and Gary Voss of Tacoma, Wash.; in-laws, Jim and Pat Costa, and Dina (Randy) Gregg all of Juneau; 10 nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Washington state.
There was a celebration of life Dec. 13 at Calvary Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, an account has been established for Vicki and Sean Voss at Bank of America, 115 Ash Ave., Grandview WA, 98930. Dawn and Sean may be contacted at 2646 Douglas Highway, Juneau, AK, 99801.
Gary E. Nulph
Douglas resident Gary E. Nulph, 63, died from a longtime illness Dec. 12, 2003.
He was born on Jan. 12, 1940. In hopes he would one day make it to Wasilla and build a small log home, he moved to Douglas 13 years ago. He worked for several years as a long-haul truck driver and house painter for people in the states of Washington and Alaska.
He dedicated much time to helping his friend, Ruth Nelson, a longtime Juneau resident who died on June 2, 2002. He enjoyed her company. Another dear friend of his was the family physician Dr. Cole, to whom the family wishes to thank.
Family members said he did not have much but was always willing to open his door to help anyone in any way he was able.
He is survived by six daughters, one son and 11 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, any donations can be sent to the Nulphs at 10846 West Deanna Drive, Sun City, AZ, 85373.
Thomas Young Sr.
Thomas Young Sr., 97, died Dec. 12 at SEARHC-Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital.
A memorial Panikhida will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Sitka. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Sitka Memorial Park, and after the graveside service, a ceremony and luncheon will be held at the ANB Hall in Sitka.
He was born on Apr. 15, 1906, in Klukwan, to Kindagein John Shorty and Sa.aaxw Frances Shorty. His Tlingit name was Kaajeetguxeex. He was a Raven Gaanaxteidi, Shungukeidi yado and Chookaneidi yadi. He originated from the Xixch Hit, or Frog House, in Klukwan and was the caretaker of the Salmon Hole House, the IshKa Hit.
Later in life, he was adopted in the Luknax.adi by Annie Joseph. In 1918, he attended the Sitka Trading School, which later became Sheldon Jackson. Although he only formally completed the third grade, he learned to read charts and a compass at the age of nine. But he had a difficult time speaking English. He passed the Navy navigation tests during World War II while serving as a merchant mariner on an LST between Sitka and Kodiak.
He became a navigator and commercial fisherman, fishing on his father's boat, the Necker Bay, and the Perseverance with Tom Sanders. In 1936, he bought the Helen H and fished it until retiring. He also owned a trolling boat, the Donna Joy.
He was a lifelong member of the Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 1 and the St. Gabriel and St. Michael Brotherhoods. He was also a shareholder of Sealaska and Shee Atika corporations.
On Nov. 26, 1935, he married Charlotte Littlefield, the daughter of John and Annie Littlefield, at St. Michael's Cathedral. Married nearly 50 years, the couple had eight children. They also adopted Stan Filler, Russell James, Ed Mercer and Alla Kan to his extended family.
In 1931, he, his brother John Young Jr. and their fathers, David Young, John Young Sr. and Charles Young Sr., built the Little Iceberg House, which was the Chookaneidi Tribal House in Sitka.
He and his family shared a love for the Russian Orthodox Church. He did much of the finish carpentry with his own hands, including candle stands, altar doors, crosses, choir stands, shelves and tables. Most of his craftsmanship was made in the memory of loved ones who had passed away before him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Shorty Young and John Young Sr.; wife, Charlotte Young; children, Lester Young, Pearl Widmark Dick and Henry Young; brothers, John Shorty and John A. Young Jr. (who was lost at sea); and sisters, Maude Jimmy, Agnes Price and Mary Young Paul.
Along with the spouses and families of his children, he is survived by his nephews, Harry (Irene) Jimmy, Thomas Katzeek and Smith Katzeek and their families; nieces, Ruth Kaska and Trudy Wolfe and her family; and sister-in-law, Jessie Young and her children.
