Longtime Seward resident Bruce Swanson passed away August 3, 2015, at his home. Born October 20, 1947, in New York and raised in Florida, Bruce found his way to Alaska in 1969 via the United States Army. After graduating high school, he received a full-ride scholarship to the University of Florida, where he planned to study botany. He left the University to pursue another love, […]
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In Memory of Bruce Swanson
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In Memory of Anthony Terrence McGonagle
Anthony Terrence McGonagle passed away on August 26, 2015. Born in Wales on December 14, 1953, Anthony also called Texas, Montana, and Seward, Alaska home. Anthony was an accomplished chef who cooked for world and business leaders, to intimate campfire gatherings, to massive catering and camp crews. After his chef days drew to a close, he transitioned into focusing on […]
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Our Heart Felt Thanks
The Stark Family and friends would like to thank all of the Businesses and people of Seward for coming and sharing in the Celebration of Life for Sheri Stern. The love and support you have shown our family is beyond words. We could not be more humbled to the people and Businesses who donated to help Sheri in her final […]
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Alaska SeaLife Center Mourns Passing of Steller Sea Lion, Woody
Seward, Alaska (November 10, 2015) – The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) is saddened to announce the passing of Woody, a 22-year-old male Steller sea lion who was one of the Center’s original residents. Woody was humanely euthanized Monday following a rapid decline due to age-related complications. In the wild, male Steller sea lions almost never live beyond their teens. As […]
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Woody, Seward’s Sea Lion
I was fortunate to see Woody in September, swimming with two sleek females in the sunny, outdoor pool. My family enjoyed watching Seward’s first sea lion grow up from a frisky 5 year old to a massive, magnificent adult. Countless visitors enjoyed his antics and grace, awed by his presence gliding past the habitat viewing window. Scientists gained valuable information about his […]
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Memorial For Anne Kesling — Sunday, January 3rd, 2 PM at Methodist Church
Longtime Seward resident Anne Kesling, 70, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015 at home from a brain tumor. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Seward United Methodist Church in Seward. Duane Chase and Jim Doepken will officiate. She was buried in the Kenai City Cemetery in a private ceremony. Anne was born Feb. 4, 1945 […]
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Celebration of Life for Joan Clemens
A memorial service for Joan Clemens will be held on Monday, June 13, at the Methodist Church at 2 pm.
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Ronald Broughton Celebration of Life June 18
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In Memory of Steven L. Adams
Seward citizen and man of the sea, Steve Adams, passed away on June 12th, 2016. Steve spent the vast majority of his time in Seward, on the water, working on everything with a keel and a rudder. Steve is survived by his mother Joyce Adams and siblings David, Barb and […]
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In Memory of Ronald Jackson
Ronald B. Jackson of Seward/Lawing passed away peacefully, July 30th with his loving wife and children by his side at the age of 85. Ron was born September 22, 1930 in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Ron spent his time as a youth hunting and fishing around Cape Cod. After High school […]
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A Celebration of Life for Ronald Jackson September 23
A celebration of life for Ronald Jackson of Seward/Lawing will take place at 6:30 PM on September 23, 2016 at Chinooks Restaurant in Seward.
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David Walter Butts; December 2, 1940 – November 6, 2016
David Walter Butts, long-time resident of Gold Hill, Ore. Passed away November 6, 2016 in Gold Hill. He born December 2, 1940 in Colton, Ore. to father, Randolph Douglas Butts and mother, May Ruth (Johnson) Butts. His greatest love was being with his best friend, his lovely wife, Candi S. […]
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Obituary for Robert Byron Hill
Robert Byron Hill, 81, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Palmer, Alaska, on December 23, 2016. Born in Virginia, Minnesota to Herman and Ida Hill, Bob was the youngest of fourteen children. He served in the US Navy, earned a B.S in Industrial Arts and a M.S. in Education. […]
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Celebration of Life for Mark Sawyer
August 20, 1958 – January 15, 2017 Mark Sawyer, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Soldotna on Sunday, January 15th Mark was born in Jacksonville, Florida to George and Kathy Sawyer. His father George was with the US Coast Guard and in 1970 the family relocated to Seward, […]
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In Memory of Donald Leon Mai
MAI, Donald Leon 80, died January 18, 2017 at his home in Oro Valley, Arizona. Don was born on March 26, 1936 in Finney County, Kansas, the fourth of five sons of Adam and Amelia (Killian) Mai. He graduated from Fort Hays State University and taught in southwestern Kansas before […]
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OUR town moose
Many Sewardites enjoyed watching OUR town momma and calf as they rested peacefully in our yards or walked along our streets. I took photos of them near my house on February 12th. The little guy, guided by his good momma, survived a lot of brutal winter weather and almost made […]
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In Memory of Roy Dougherty
On March 5, 2015, Roy Dougherty passed away in Seward, Alaska, surrounded by his family and a life-long friend. He was born on 7/17/1967 in Chico, California to Charles Arthur Dougherty and Lillian Louis Goodwin. Roy treasured the time he spent as a child with his grandparents, Elvyn and Mildred […]
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Celebrating the life of Carmen Marie Seferovich, December 1922-April 2017
Carmen Marie Seferovich was born in 1922 to Marie and James Sullivan of West Seattle, Wa. After high school graduation with top honors and plans to attend the UW, Carmen met the love of her life, Raymond Seferovich of Seward, Alaska, who was attending the UW at that time. They […]
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Brian Walker Celebration of Life Friday June 9th
Brian Thomas Walker was born May 2, 1966 in Anchorage, Alaska. He passed at home, surrounded by family, on June 6, 2017, after a brave battle with cancer. He was 51 years old. Brian graduated from Chugiak High School in 1984. He attended DeVry Technical Institute, and then AVTEC, when […]
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Dorothy Marie Murtha, 1928-2017
Dorothy Marie Murtha, age 89, of Aitkin died peacefully on Monday, June 20th 2017 at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, MN. Dorothy was born January 7th, 1928 in St. Cloud, Minnesota daughter to Nathaniel and Louise (Gaetz) Fish. Dorothy was married to Thomas P. Murtha on May 13th, 1950 at […]
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