membering six who left us
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BIGELOW GOODRICH KING
Toni moved back to Alaska in 1996, and started a new chapter of her life at Oxford Assaying & Refining Corp. It was at Oxford where Toni found her true passion serving the mining and bullion community throughout all of Alaska. Being back home, Toni was able to not only focus on serving the communi- ty via Oxford but also reaching out to non-profits throughout several com- munities. In 2015, she was presented with the John Trauntner philanthropist of the year award from Covenant House Alaska for her ongoing support of chil- dren in our community. She lived life to its fullest and touched everyone in a special way only she could. Toni’s smile would brighten every room she entered, and her love was unconditional. David King AMA lost a good friend and strong supporter in October with the trag- ic death of Dave King, owner of Last Frontier Air Ventures. David had been an AMA member for 14 years. Born August 2, 1965 in Longview, Texas, to missionaries Dwayne and Carolyn King, Dave came to Alaska at the age of 3. The oldest of four chil- dren, his early years were spent in Tok, where his family was involved in avia- tion and church ministries. In 1981, the family moved to Bettles, where Dave worked in a gold mine and earned his private pilot’s license. In his spare time Dave drew and etched Alaskan scenes. Proceeds from those sales funded the purchase of a PA-20 Pacer. At 17, Dave flew the Pacer solo
sical to folk, jazz and many others, the- atre, sports, and gardening. His flower gardens were on the Anchorage “Tour of Gardens.” His children and grand- children will always remember him for singing songs, reading to them, and for his colorful stories. He was a wonderful storyteller who infused his experiences with wit and charm. Riz enjoyed noth- ing more than a stimulating conversa- tion and was known for his biting wit and humor. Riz earned a Bachelor of Science de- gree in Geology from Washington State University where he also undertook doctoral studies. He was sponsored to the Harvard University Program of Management Development, served on the Alaska Governor’s Map Adviso- ry Board, and is past President of the Alaska Chapter of the American Insti- tute of Professional Geologists. Toni Goodrich Lifetime Alaskan Toni “Mama Bear” Logan Goodrich, 51, passed away Au- gust 25. Toni was born May 4, 1967 to Darryl and Willamae Logan in Juneau. From the time Toni was a little girl she always looked for ways she could help or give to others. After graduating from Di- mond High School in Anchorage, Toni spent a number of years in New York and San Diego as a buyer for Nord- strom. Toni loved fashion and travel, so it was nearly a perfect fit. What she missed while working and traveling was being close to family, friends, and Alaska, the home and community she loved and later gave so much.
from Bettles to Columbia Bible College in South Carolina. When he returned to Alaska, he delved into commercial fishing in Bris- tol Bay, and later became a herring spotter. He stayed in the commercial fishing industry for more than a de- cade. Dave obtained his A&P from UAA, then purchased and ran Gulkana Air Service. During this time, he wintered in Nashville, immersing himself in country music. He cut a CD, still loved by family and friends. Encouraged by his mentor, Waylon Jennings, he de- cided to leave that pursuit behind and returned to Alaska. In 1999, Dave carved his current homestead out of the wilderness near Chickaloon, while starting his helicop- ter company, Last Frontier Air Ven- tures. Amid business ventures and plans, family remained paramount to Dave. His kind, gentle, and generous spirit also extended to animals, both wild and domestic, and he had a special fondness for dogs. A cowboy at heart, his love of coun- try music moved him to play and dance often. It was at one of these dances, he met Debbie. He was her hero and she was his soulmate. They married in 2010. The business grew and during this fast-paced, often hectic, lifestyle, Dave still took time to get away with his bride. Together through thick and thin, they lived, laughed, loved, played, worked, danced, traveled, planned, and dreamed, side by side. They shared many adventures together, with grand- babies, with family, and always the dogs were with them.
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