BIRTHS
Bryce Vasilli White
Marcia White and Peter Levi, of Lower Kalskag, announce the birth of their son, Bryce Vasilli White, at 10:34 a.m. on June 22, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Bryce weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 21.5 inches.
Albert James Egoak Jr.
Virginia Kameroff and Albert Egoak Sr., of Alakanuk, announce the birth of their son, Albert James Egoak Jr., at 10:42 p.m. on June 22, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Albert weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches. He joins siblings, Annie Kira in Alakanuk and Mya and Philbert Kokrine in Mountain Village.
Isaac Jon Wassilie
Desirae Wassilie, of Akiachak, announces the birth of her son, Isaac Jon Wassilie (Qamulria), at 4:09 a.m. on June 23, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Isaac weighed 5 pounds, 14.2 ounces and measured 17.8 inches.
Jojean Margie Rose George
Angela and Mark George, of Newtok, announce the birth of their daughter, Jojean Margie Rose George (Qilangaq, Angalgaq), at 6:13 a.m. on June 23, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Jojean weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches. She joins siblings, Jordan, Evan, Bryon, Veda and Teddy.
Claudia Laelani Stribling
Charlene Smith and Lonnie Stribling Sr., of Alakanuk, announce the birth of their daughter, Claudia Laelani Stribling, at 6:48 a.m. on June 25, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Claudia weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20 inches. She joins a sibling, Lonnie Stribling Jr.
Kane Bo Matthew Eric Chuck Evan
Pauline R. Andrews and Gregory J. Evan, of Marshall, announce the birth of their son, Kane Bo Matthew Eric Chuck Evan, at 12:39 a.m. on March 29, 2008, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. Kane weighed 6 pounds, 11.2 ounces and measured 19 inches. He joins siblings, Darienne Andrews and Deja Evan.
Amira Emily Albert
Denise N. Hooper and Paul Albert II, of Tununak, announce the birth of their daughter, Amira Emily Albert, at 2:27 p.m. on June 11, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Amira weighed 9 pounds, 15.1 ounces and measured 21 inches. She joins a brother in St. Marys and a sister in Seward.
Daveian Tyrone Angukaq Cikigak Uligg’aq Kiarri Jasper
Charity Jasper and Dexter Demantle, of Akiak, announce the birth of their son, Daveian Tyrone Angukaq Cikigak Uligg’aq Kiarri Jasper, at 3:52 a.m. on June 11, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Daveian weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20 inches.
Jonah Richard Ayaginar Kiari Qugalria
Michelle and Ronald Nose, of Akiachak, announce the birth of their son, Jonah Richard Ayaginar Kiari Qugalria, at 10:02 a.m. on June 12, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Jonah weighed 10 pounds, 13 ounces. He joins siblings, Roselyn, Kiara and Josiah.
Cameron Julian Hoffman
Kendra Hoffman and Richard Hoffman Jr., of Bethel, announce the birth of their son, Cameron Julian Hoffman (Anguqaq and Cimiq’aq), at 1:20 p.m. on June 12, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Cameron weighed 8 pounds and measured 21 inches. He joins siblings, Timothy, Kenneth and Richard III.
Kaydon Christopher Alek’aq Kiaq’ak Andrew
Frederica Andrew and Thomas Andrew Jr., of Akiachak, announce the birth of their son, Kaydon Christopher Alek’aq Kiaq’ak Andrew, at 7:41 p.m. on June 14, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Kaydon weighed 7 pounds, 10.6 ounces and measured 19.9 inches. He joins sibling, Shakira Dawson Andrew.
Tristan Matthew Housler
JoJo and AJ Housler, of Russian Mission, announce the birth of their son, Tristan Matthew Housler, at 11:34 p.m. on June 15, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Tristan weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20.3 inches. He joins a sister, Marie Kalyn Housler.
Angel Denia Devonna Church
Carol and Bobby Church, of Quinhagak, announce the birth of their daughter, Angel Denia Devonna Church (Qenaalria Ciugun Qamaq), at 5:36 p.m. on June 15, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Angel weighed 6 pounds and measured 18-1/2 inches. She joins siblings, Brandon, Charlene, Kyle, Shane and Clarence Church.
Andy Patrick Tony Umugak
Alaina E. Umugak and Patrick N. Patrick, of Chevak, announce the birth of their son, Andy Patrick Tony Umugak, at 4:02 a.m. on June 18, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Andy weighed 9 pounds, 3.5 ounces and measured 21-1/2 inches. He joins a sister, Patri Lovely Alay Patrick.
Kaylee Alexa Kohl
Rhea Andrew and Henry Kohl Jr., of Bethel, announce the birth of their daughter, Kaylee Alexa Kohl, at 9:28 p.m. on May 27, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Kaylee weighed 7 pounds, 5.7 ounces and measured 19.3 inches.
Richard John Queenie Jr.
Susanna Alice Chiklak and Richard John Queenie Sr., of Mountain Village, announce the birth of their son, Richard John Queenie Jr., at 11:18 a.m. on June 6, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Richard weighed 8 pounds, 11.3 ounces and measured 20-1/4 inches. He joins siblings, Shaylene Chiklak and Angela Queenie.
Jesslyn Mary Christine Allain
Melony and Daniel Allain, of Tuluksak, announce the birth of their daughter, Jesslyn Mary Christine Allaine (Kiarnguacuk), at 7:28 a.m. on June 7, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Jesslyn weighed 9 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21-1/4 inches. She joins siblings, Jade and Jamie.
Nickisha Joette Cuq’llaq Jenkins
Jamie and Nick Jenkins, of Napakiak, announce the birth of their daughter, Nickisha Joette Cuq’llaq Jenkins, at 7:28 a.m. on June 8, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Nickisha weighed 8 pounds, 5.8 ounces and measured 21-1/4 inches. She joins siblings, Anjanette Nanug’aq, Arthur Qaluk’aq and Charlie Pai’aq.
Marian Davene Paulyn White
Margaret and Robert F. White, of Quinhagak, announce the birth of their daughter, Marian Davene Paulyn White (Kuimelraln`a Nuurrauq), at 8:09 p.m. on June 9, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Marian weighed 9 pounds 6.3 ounces and measured 20.6 inches. She joins siblings, Jeremy, Jason and Leanna.
Keianne Carmine Droane
Geraldine Augline and Jimmy Droane, of Alakanuk, announce the birth of their daughter, Keianne Carmine Droane, at 6:39 a.m. on June 10, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Keianne weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 inches.
Kaitlyn Ashley Lucy Frye
Sandra J. Andrew and Wassillie J. Frye, of Nunapitchuk, announce the birth of their daughter, Kaitlyn Ashley Lucy Frye (Nanugaq Quriciq Eskaviar Mik’ngayaq), at 11:43 p.m. on June 10, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Kaitlyn weighed 8 pounds, 5.2 ounces and measured 19.6 inches.
Daris Eric Larson Jr.
Maria Larson and Daris Larson, of Nunapitchuk, announce the birth of their son, Daris Eric Larson Jr. (Ikamtuk Alaq`aq), at 10:58 a.m. on Feb. 23, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Daris weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 21 inches. He joins siblings Jaxon and Brook Larson.
Mary Bertha Kozevnikoff
Thomas J. Kozevnikoff Jr. and DoraAnn Kozevnikoff announce the birth of their daughter, Mary Bertha Kozevnikoff, at 4:15 a.m. on May 19, 2008. Mary weighed 8 pounds, 8.4 ounces and measured 20 inches. She joins a brother, Mathias, and a sister, Mildred Kozevnikoff, in Anchorage.
Alexa Naomi Matthias
Eileen Matthias and John Tonuchuk, of Kotlik, announce the birth of their daughter, Alexa Naomi Matthias, at 12:06 a.m. on May 28, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Alexa weighed 8 pounds and measured 19 inches.
Shane Richard Polty
Roxanne Alick and Lester Polty, of Pilot Station, announce the birth of their son, Shane Richard Polty, at 8:28 a.m. on May 30, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Shane weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches. He joins siblings Steven, Arthur, Farren, Rosanne and Tyler.
Makayla Lydia Black
Hilda and Lloyd Black, of Napakiak, announce the birth of their daughter Makayla Lydia Black (Qaluk’aq), at 5 p.m. May 30, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Makayla weighed 8 pounds and measure 21.3 inches. She joins siblings Alfred, Tristan and Kathryn.
Michael Joseph James Nicholas
Lynn Lupie and Levi Nicholas, of Kasigluk, announce the birth of their son, Michael Joseph James Nicholas (Ekumtuk Yuuyartulria), at 7:29 p.m. on June 1, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Michael weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19 inches.
Kierslyn Elizabeth Malania Phillips
Malina Mary Phillips, of Chuathbaluk, and Warren Thomas Vaska, of Aniak, announce the birth of their daughter, Kierslyn Elizabeth Malania Phillips, at 12:07 a.m. on May 7, 2008, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. Kierslyn weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19 inches. She joins a brother, Landon Frederick Warren Wassilie Phillips.
Kaydence Gale Roberta Motgin
Amarr’aq Willie and Nivv’aq Motgin, of Napakiak, announce the birth of their daughter, Kaydence Gale Roberta Motgin (Tuntuq) at 5:33 a.m. on May 19, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Kaydence weighed 6 pounds, 14.7 ounces and measured 18.3 inches.
Lakaya Lynn Ayagalria
Joy and Steven Ayagalria, of Akiak, announce the birth of their daughter, Lakaya Lynn Ayagalria (Kiarnguacuk), at 8:04 p.m. on May 23, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Lakaya weighed 7 pounds, 9.7 ounces and measured 19-1/4 inches. She joins a sibling, Cecelia Joule.
Dylan Jaevin Andrew Joseph
Desiree Tomaganuk and Ceirriun Joseph, of Hooper Bay, announce the birth of their son, Dylan Jaevin Andrew Joseph (Qikertauaq Ayagun Akagayuk), at 3:17 p.m. on May 23, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Dylan weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20-1/4 inches. She joins a sister, Heather.
Audi Piper Christine Steve
Alberta and Victor Steve, of St. Michael, announce the birth of their daughter, Audi Piper Christine Steve, at 8:17 a.m. on May 27, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Audi weighed 7 pounds, 15.9 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches. She joins siblings John, Douglas Robin, Hunter and Harrette.
Charlie John Chingliak
Cheryl and Jeffrey Chingliak, of Akiachak, announce the birth of their son, Charlie John Chingliak (Kiarii), at 4:54 p.m. on May 16, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches. He joins a sister, Acacia, and brothers, Tyler and Vyshonne.
Kyesha Elianna Ayala Kashatok
Kyesha Kashatok, of Bethel, announces the birth of her daughter, Kyesha Elianna Ayala Kashatok, at 6:29 p.m. on May 19, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20-1/4 inches.
Rylan Carlson Sammy Beebe
Lucy and Carlie Beebe, of Eek, announce the birth of their son, Rylan Carlson Sammy Beebe (Angutaq), at 3:36 a.m. on May 2, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Rylan weighed 6 pounds and measured 18-1/2 inches. He joins siblings, Nicoletta, Brandon, Sherilan and Carle.
Zoya Erin Marci Morgan
Veronica Marie Alexie-Morgan and Eric Morgan Jr., of Chuathbaluk, announce the birth of their daughter, Zoya Erin Marci Morgan, at 12:04 a.m. on May 5, 2008, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. Zoya weighed 8 pounds, 7.2 ounces and measured 20-1/4 inches. Her grandmother is Madrona Sakar, of Crooked Creek.
Jesse Oscar Billy Kameroff
Jennifer E. Kameroff and Robert S. Kameroff, of Emmonak, announce the birth of their son, Jesse Oscar Billy Kameroff (Carvallria), at 7:46 a.m. on May 8, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Jesse weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19-3/4 inches. He joins siblings, Faith Dawn and Robert Jr.
Erika Aggie Phillip
Eric B. and Evangeline Phillip, of Akiachak, announce the birth of their daughter, Erika Aggie Phillip, at 7:46 a.m. on May 8, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Erika weighed 8 pounds, 7.3 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches. She joins siblings, Jon, Autumn and Kaylee.
Chryshel Unique Tia Evon
Josephine Kusayak and Christopher Evon, of Bethel, announce the birth of their daughter, Chryshel Unique Tia Evon (Anuralria), at 10:12 a.m. on May 8, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Chryshel weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20 inches. She joins sibling, Lateesh Olly Val Evon.
Steven Lee Michael Kuphaldt
Ida Smart and Michael Kuphaldt, of Hooper Bay, announce the birth of their son, Steven Lee Michael Kuphaldt, at 11:06 p.m. on May 10, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Steven weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20-1/4 inches. He joins two sisters, JoAnn and Angel Kuphaldt.
DaisyMae Freda Tunutmoak
Minnie and Joseph Tunutmoak, of Scammon Bay, announce the birth of their daughter, DaisyMae Freda Tunutmoak (Angaraq), at 12:21 p.m. on May 10, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. DaisyMae weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 inches. She joins sisters, Felica, Jasmine Marissa and Alexandra, and brothers, Tom and Dominic.
Jordan Skyler Duffy
Maxine Elizabeth Vaska and Stephan “Blacky” Duffy, of Russian Mission, announce the birth of their daughter, Jordon Skyler Duffy, at 3:48 p.m. on May 11, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Jordon weighed 8 pounds, 3.4 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches.
Janessa Sadie Alayna Nicole Edwards
Vanessa Golilie and Bernard Edwards, of Grayling, announce the birth of their daughter, Janessa Sadie Alayna Nicole Edwards, at 7:43 a.m. on May 12, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Janessa weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20 inches. She joins a sibling, Trevor Edwards.
Aaliyah Maggie Zaryn Avgerauq Chase
Colleen Aluska and Nick Chase, of Bethel, announce the birth of their daughter, Aaliyah Maggie Zaryn Avgerauq Chase, at 8:55 a.m. on May 12, 2008, at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. Aaliyah weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20-3/4 inches. She joins a brother, Zachery. Her grandparents are Leo and Clara Aluska, of Toksook Bay, and Anna and Jerry Drake, of Bethel.
Eddie Moses Gulga Changsak
Donnalia Michaelson and Charlie Changsak, of Bethel, announce the birth of their son, Eddie Moses Gulga Changsak, at 10:28 p.m. on May 12, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Eddie weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19.29 inches. He joins a brother, William, and sisters, Margalo, Jodie, Chealsea and Genevieve Changsak.
Bailey Faith Hazel Spein
Barbara Waska and Brian Spein, of Kwethluk, announce the birth of their daughter, Bailey Faith Hazel Spein (Kiarri Panaq Cikem), at 5:07 p.m. on May 13, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Bailey weighed 8 pounds, 8.9 ounces and measured 21 inches. She joins siblings, Charla, Tamra, Darrell and Evan Jr.
Kennythia Brianna Henry
Jennifer and Kenneth Henry, of Toksook Bay, announce the birth of their daughter, Kennythia Brianna Henry (Aana “Kataaq”), at 1:44 a.m. on May 13, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Kennythia weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches. She joins siblings, Erin, Ataat and Rosemary.
Ryan Jerome Okitkun
Rosemary Shorty and Alex Okitkun, of Emmonak, announce the birth of their son, Ryan Jerome Okitkun, at 12:21 p.m. on May 13, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Ryan weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 22 inches. He joins siblings, Andrae and Joel Shorty.
Destiny Rose Panruk
Katherine Henry and Bernard Panruk, of Chefornak, announce the birth of their daughter, Destiny Rose Panruk (Ilanaq Anguksaur), at 7:51 p.m. on March 18, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Destiny weighed 7 pounds, 11.7 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches. She joins a sister, Dion Panruk, and adopted brother, Koby Roberts.
Janelle Mary Kaukaq Alek`aq Nicholas
Kristine T. Nick and Jackie J. Nicholas, of Nunapitchuk, announce the birth of their daughter, Janelle Mary Kaukaq Alek`aq Nicholas, at 8:21 p.m. on April 5, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Janelle weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 18.3 inches. She joins a brother, Kentrell Yako John Nick.
Acelynn Yvette Joe
Eskie and Bernie Joe, of Mountain Village, announce the birth of their daughter, Acelynn Yvette Joe, at 12:56 p.m. on April 30, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Acelynn weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 18 inches. She joins siblings, Brian Kong Bethel, Pius, Bernard II, Larry, Emil and Unchalee.
Tristan Michael Nicholai Alexie
Molly White and William Alexie, of Quinhagak, announce the birth of their son, Tristan Michael Nicholai Alexie, at 12:44 p.m. on May 1, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Tristan weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 21 inches.
Jeremiah Zachary Samuelson
Allison Jenkins and Christian Samuelson, of Bethel, announce the birth of their son, Jeremiah Zachary Samuelson, at 8:41 a.m. on May 2, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Jeremiah weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21-1/4 inches.
Kenneth Alex Andy Charlie
Pauline Igkurak and Michael Charlie, of Bethel, announce the birth of their son, Kenneth Alex Andy Charlie, at 3:32 a.m. on May 4, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Kenneth weighed 9 pounds and measured 20.4 inches. He joins siblings, Evan, Klaydon, Connor and Meagan.
Gabriel Norbert Edwards II
Hannah Edwards and Gabriel Edwards, of Bethel, announce the birth of their son, Gabriel Norbert Edwards II (Alik`aq), at 11:09 a.m. on May 5, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Gabriel weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20-3/4 inches. He joins siblings, Nicholai, Nastasia, Eileen and Anisha.
Merlin Sunrise Kirt Bell
Karen Bell, of Hooper Bay, announces the birth of her son, Merlin Sunrise Kirt Bell, at 4:42 a.m. on May 6, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Merlin weighed 7 pounds, 9-1/2 ounces and measured 19-1/2 inches.
Cutler Chris Matthew
Jenny G. and Frank Matthew Jr., of Quinhagak, announce the birth of their son, Cutler Chris Matthew (Uulan Apurin), at 8:09 a.m. on May 6, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Cutler weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches. He joins siblings, Renae, Frank, Cadan and Loretta.
Jonathan Michael Chunak
Faith and Oscar Chunak, of Bethel, announce the birth of their son, Jonathan Michael Chunak, at 1:32 p.m. on May 6, 2008, at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel. Jonathan weighed 7 pounds, 8.9 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches.
OBITUARIES
Marjory S. Bailey, 90
Marjory S. Bailey, 90, died on May 17, 2008, in Anchorage.
Services were held on Friday, May 23, in Anchorage.
Bailey was born to James and Jessie (Smith) Stewart on Sept. 17, 1917, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Her family moved to Oregon, where she graduated from Medford High School. In 1936, she graduated from Southern Oregon College. She continued taking courses at San Francisco State College and the University of Oregon.
Between 1936 and 1941, Bailey taught school in Glendale and Grants Pass, Ore., and worked at Girl Scout camps during the summers.
In 1942, she became Girl Scout executive director in Eugene, Ore., and in 1945, joined the national staff of Girl Scouts of the USA, where she worked in the Seattle regional office. Bailey provided training and support for councils and Girl Scout troops in the Pacific Northwest. In 1947, she traveled to Fairbanks, Juneau and Anchorage visiting the Girl Scout troops in Alaska. She made another visit in 1949.
In 1950, she moved to Alaska became the first executive director of the newly chartered Susitna Girl Scout Council, headquartered in Anchorage, a post she held until her retirement in 1982. She married Delbert Bailey in Anchorage in 1952.
While serving, Bailey saw the expansion of the council’s jurisdiction to its present size encompassing an area from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and the Aleutian Chain to the Canadian border. Among her other accomplishments, she established Winding Trails Day Camp at Russian Jack Springs Park in Anchorage in 1952 and Camp Togowoods in 1958 on the former homestead of Phil Holdsworth in Knik.
Bailey served on the Territory of Alaska Board of Juvenile Institutions from 1955 to 1959, and she was its chairwoman in 1957.
She was a lifetime member of Girl Scouts of the USA, a charter member of the Quota Club, a member of Pioneers of Alaska and a member of the Republican Women’s Club.
Bailey volunteered at the Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau airport tourist information booth from 1981 until her death. She was an Iditarod volunteer for more than 10 years and a board member and treasurer of the Epilepsy Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Bailey; parents; brothers, Robert Stewart, Richard Stewart and Walter Stewart; and sister, Helen Stewart Lane.
She is survived by her stepson, Dean Bailey and wife Donna; grandnephew, Robert Lane and wife Kathy; sisters-in-law, Gloria Stewart, Ruth Stewart and Marge Dale; and her honorary adoptive granddaughter, Carisa Hettich.
Memorial contributions may be made to the camp scholarship fund at Girl Scouts Susitna Council, 3911 Turnagain Blvd. East, Anchorage, AK 99517. Arrangements were by Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
Wilbert George ‘Bill’ DeBilt, 79
Wilbert George “Bill” DeBilt, 79, of Berthold, N.D., died on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
Funeral services were held May 19 in Berthold.
DeBilt, whose son, Tim, and daughter-in-law, Diane, live in Quinhagak, was born March 18, 1929, on the family farm in Passport Township of Ward County near Berthold to George and Ruth (Varnes) DeBilt. He was raised on the family farm and attended Passport Township School prior to graduating from Berthold High School in 1947.
As a young adult he assisted his father with the operation of the farm. He entered the U.S. Army in 1951 and served until his honorable discharge in 1953.
DeBilt married Thelma Larson on June 27, 1951, in Berthold. They made their home in North Carolina, where Bill was stationed with the Army. After his discharge, the couple returned to North Dakota and settled on the family property, where he farmed with his dad. He started flying in 1955 and did aerial crop spraying for many years. In addition, he was a rural mail carrier for 30 years.
DeBilt was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Berthold and the Berthold Development Corp., and he was a past president and clerk of the Passport Township Board. He enjoyed trapping, hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, family lake outings and vacations, but his passions were his family and flying. He was an avid pilot.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Thelma; children, Laurie (Gary) Gathman, Susan (Roger) Finke, Michael (Cindy) DeBilt, Julie (Rod) Deaver, Jill (Jeff) Brown, Bruce (Annette) DeBilt, all of Berthold, Linda (John) Rittberger, of Hermosa, S.D., and Tim (Diane) DeBilt, of Quinhagak, Alaska; grandchildren, Brad and Bill Gathman, Amy Neshem, Kara Peterson, ReNee Jasmer, Jared, Melanie and Dustin Rittberger, Heather Neshem, Todd Finke, Summer Engelhard, Annette Nielson, Eric, Dan and Chris DeBilt, Bonnie Schepp, Cheri and Ross Deaver, Marie and Sara Brown, Zane, Cameron and Matt DeBilt; great-grandchildren, Molly, Grant and Garrett Gathman, Emily, Erika and Mya Neshem, Jaden, Dawson and Jamison Neshem, Carter Finke, Isabel and Gus Engelhard, Kailee Nielson, Kaitlyn and Carissa DeBilt, Aubree Schepp and Ella Brown; sisters, Margaret Trondson, of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; Eleanor Pietsch, of Minot; Dorothy (Bob) Roise, of Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; and Verna (Lowell) Skabo, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother-in-law, Ken Linster, of Bend, Ore.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
DeBilt was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Maridell Linster; brother-in-law, Carl Trondson; and nephew, Gary Pietsch.
Those wanting to sign the online memorial register or share memories and condolences are invited to use the expressions of sympathy section at:
www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com.
John Frederick Malone, 69
John Frederick Malone, 69, died May 6, 2008, in Anchorage of cancer.
Family and friends gathered for a service and wake on May 12 in Anchorage.
Malone was born Feb. 19, 1939, the first of five children to Hortense (Polly) Scholp Malone and John D. Malone in Jersey City, N.J.
He attended high school at St. John Bosco in Elkins, W.Va. In 1957, he graduated from Elkins High School. He spent most of his free time there with the Proudfoots at their farm and family coal mine.
After high school, Malone joined the Army. While in Korea, he studied at the University of Seoul, earning a black belt in karate. He served in the All-Army Pistol Team, winning international awards. He came to Alaska in 1961 when the U.S. Army assigned him to Fort Richardson, where he trained biathlon ski/shooters.
From the Army, Malone joined the state’s first Division of Corrections and then the Alaska State Troopers. He was assigned to Kodiak and the Aleutian Chain before his transfer to Bethel, which was to become his home for the next 40 years.
Malone was a legend, his family said. He was the only law enforcement for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, an area the size of the state of Montana. From Bethel, Malone provided public safety to 52 villages in the area. Malone, state prosecutor Steve Cowper and Judge Nora Guinn delivered “Bush justice” as they tried to be fair and sensitive to the many issues facing Alaska Native people.
In 1970, he and his then-wife Vicki Turner Malone founded Bethel Community Services. The organization provided a multitude of services such as pre-maternal care and a receiving home for abused children. Along with Vicki and his two children, Jason and Rosalie, Malone moved into the newly completed Bautista House, a group home for persons with serious mental illness and developmental disabilities.
Malone’s many interests led him into various professional ventures. He owned Bushmaster Air with his partner, John (“Johnny Boy”) Haroldson. Backer Steve Cowper provided his Ford Tri-Motor plane to the operation, later coined “The Antique Airlines.”
Malone was certified as a real estate appraiser and worked with Malone and Co. Insurance to provide services for small businesses in rural Alaska. He also developed the only fish hatchery project in Bethel.
In the mid-’90s, Malone worked for the city of Bethel as the city planner and often as acting city manager or police chief. He completed the cost-benefit study that secured funding for the Bethel seawall. After his retirement in 2006, Malone worked for the USDA Rural Development before moving to Anchorage in 2007.
Throughout his work in public safety, Malone developed great compassion for people who suffer from serious mental illness and their families. He became active in the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. He served as a trustee for the Alaska Mental Health Trust from its inception in 1994 until 2008. The trust paid homage to him as a “pioneer and innovator” shortly before his death.
Additionally, he founded Bethel Community Services Foundation, whose mission is to fund community-based programs in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The BCS Foundation was one of Malone’s proudest achievements.
On his list of favorite things were planes, Winchesters, Porsches and Russian tea samovars. He had done everything at least once and loved to recount these events. Since his recent move to Anchorage, he could be found almost every day at Rob’s shop sharing his stories with the Spenard Safety Bunch and Gail Thomas - his friends to the end.
Malone was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Paul Malone.
He is survived by his children, John R. Malone, Lorraine Sheridan, Mary Fredericks Binnig, Jason R. Malone and Rosalie J. Malone; his grandchildren, Bethany and Kyle Sheridan, Michael Binnig, Dylan Malone, and Taylor, Paige and Riley Malone; his siblings, Mark Malone, Tom Malone and Alice Erickson.
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