Please join us in a memorial service for Brandon Krebs. Family and community speaking time will be provided for anyone who would like to say a few words in memory of Brandon. All are invited to come and bid a final farewell to this amazing man.
First Baptist Church
Saturday, January 7, 2012
11AM to 2PM
Debra L. Heral, 54, of Delta Junction, died Dec. 24, 2011, at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at Moose Lodge No. 911 in Delta Junction.
Debbie was born Aug. 17, 1957, at Elmendorf Air Force Base to the late Dorris and Earrie Whitt. She was the youngest of five children. When Debbie was young, the family moved from the Eagle River area to Delta Junction, where she had resided ever since. In 1977 she married Norman Paul Heral, and they had two children, Lisa and Jeremy. Debbie spent 20-plus years as a typesetter for The Delta Wind, a secretary for Alaska Motor Coaches and the secretary for Help Secretarial. For a short time, she and Paul owned a restaurant in Delta named The White Raven. Paul and Debbie parted ways in 1997.
Debbie spent the past seven years as a dispatcher for the Alaska State Troopers. Her family had never seen her happier than when she was working with the state troopers. Her pastimes included playing bingo, spending hours on the phone with friend Kay Hennager and watching football with her boyfriend, Wayne Burns. Her family states, “Mom was a fixture in Delta, a town that she loved. She will be truly missed by not only her family but the community she adored so much.”
Debbie is survived by many, including her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Andrew Kozarik of Fairbanks and their son, Alexander; son, Jeremy Heral of Fairbanks; sister, Louise Whitt of Alexandria, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Dee and Don Walker of San Jose, Calif.; and brothers and sister-in-laws, Ralph and Judy Whitt and Ray and Cindy Whitt of Fairbanks; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers (800) 770-5050, P.O. Box 100280, Anchorage, Alaska 99510-0280.
Services for Tiana Shawver will be held on Friday, December 9 at The Word of Life Church.
Location: Clearwater Road by the Fire Station.
Time: 10am
I know that not everyone has a Paypal account. I got out of my stupor and found an address for the EOD Memorial
EOD Memorial Foundation
1611 Myrtlewood Ln,
Niceville, FL 32578
Mike’s graveside gathering was beautiful. Most of the EOD Battalion was in attendance as well as EOD from Peterson AFB and a few Marines.
There is a woman near Pueblo that has a horse drawn hearse whose use she donates for military burials. Bobbi and I rode in it to the burial site. The military followed with friends and family behind them.
Although I am agnostic I felt it fitting to have the BN Chaplain say a few words. He did an excellent job. I HAD to say a few words. My comments were that if I’d ever been given an order blank to fill out listing what I wanted in a child, that Mike filled the bill. Of course he was a slob with his personal belongings and personal space but that was Mike. I was a luck mom.
Then there were military honors. I’d never seen it before. The ritual of opening and closing the flags was impressive. (Johnny Lyons took some pictures.) Larry was honored as well during this ceremony. When the flags were presented to me I asked that Donna Peckham (Larry’s sister) receive one.
When the service was over everyone headed back to the parking lot to head to work or to my house for a celebration of life. I’d asked Chris Millward if he’d give me a ride home (in his 2002 yellow vet). I’m so glad I did because he was going to leave with all the soldiers. And I wanted to walk back with them. The best was yet to come. Chris and I were standing about 100-150 ft. from Mike and Larry’s urns. Each EOD tech went up to Mike’s urn and placed his or her badge on the table. Initially there was a little glow as the sunlight reflected off the silver badges. It continued to glow as more and more were added.
If I had not wanted to walk back with the men and Chris I would have missed that.
I enjoyed the celebration of life get together at my house. Mike’s friends (Alex, Adrienne, Johnny and Vannessa were able to talk to the EOD techs that came and share a side of Mike they were unfamiliar with. Just as the techs showed Mike’s friends a side they didn’t know. That was needed.
Thank you all for the good wishes that you’ve been sending my way.
Gail
Mike will be having a viewing Saturday, June 4.
The burial and a grave side gathering with Military Honors will be on Tuesday, June 7. He and Larry will be buried together. I just couldn’t leave Larry in AK. He would have chewed me out. Since he didn’t have Military Honors in AK, the Army is trying to arrange them for him as well. My two guys will be together.
Gail Shetler
Gloria Jean Hendricks, 74 passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011 in Washington with her immediate family by her side.
Gloria was born on April 8, 1936. She is survived by two grown children, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three sisters along with numerous nieces and nephews all of Washington.
Gloria started her new adventure in Alaska in 1986 where she finally found herself owning an auto parts store. This is where she found her true passion.
The family of Gloria cannot express enough gratitude to all her family and friends in Delta Junction and surrounding areas for all the love and support you have all given her throughout the years.
She has touched the lives of so many as so many of you in Delta Junction have touched hers. We cannot even begin to name everyone, we will forever be thankful.
Memorial Services will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, Washington Tuesday, April 12, 2011 viewing from 11am-1pm with service to follow at 1pm
A potluck celebration of Gloria’s life in Delta will be held at the Community Center at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 17. Bring your favorite dish, photo, and/or memories of this wonderful woman to share. The family asks that in lieu of flowers and cards, you make a donation to the Food Bank of Alaska.
In Loving Memory of Butch Ellis
3:30 pm, Saturday , February 5, 2011
Clearwater Baptist Mission
(Corner of Clearwater & Remington Roads)
Potluck receptioin following at the Clearwater Lodge