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THE JOURNAL - AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION BY THE ALASKA MINERS ASSOCIATION
AUGUST 2025 | WWW.ALASKAMINERS.ORG
J oseph Ross Henri passed away on Apr. 23, 2025. Born in Utica, N.Y., to Chester and Carrie Henri, Joe first ventured to Alaska in the 1950s to teach at a mis- sion school in Skagway. He later served honor-
J ack Lyman, long- time advocate for the mining indus- try and friend to the Alaska Miners Associa- tion, passed away June 30, 2025, in Clarkston, Washington. Born in Salt Lake City in
Joseph Ross Henri July 28, 1933 - April 23, 2025 IN MEMORIAM
Jack Lyman July 20, 1949 - June 30, 2025 IN MEMORIAM
In 1978, they moved to Anchorage, where Joe built a family home in the Chugach foothills, a place dear to his heart. Joe later pursued entrepre- neurial ventures, including a timber company, a brewery, a server farm, and worked toward a transnational railroad linking Alaska and Siberia. An advocate for education, Joe served as a University of Alaska Regent and was a passionate reader with a vast personal library. His love for Alaska was profound and enduring. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Aletha; sons, Joe, Will, and Steve; daughter, Carolyn; daughters- in-law, Lorna and Tracey; son-in-law, Ron; and six grandchildren. Spe- cial thanks to Nancy McLaren, who worked and cared for Joe for over 26 years and was with him at his passing. Donations in Joe’s honor may be made to Hope Community Resources at hopealaska.org/donate .
and active participation on numerous state and industry boards. Beyond his professional achieve- ments, Jack was an avid and accom- plished golfer. He earned USGA Expert Rules Certification, volunteered as a rules official, and celebrated three career hole-in-ones. He is survived by his wife, Mona Oxford-Lyman; four children, John, Maggie, Jhordn, and Austyn; three brothers; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his par- ents and brother Bruce. A celebration of life will be held at the Crane Creek Golf and Country Club in Boise, Idaho on the morning of Sept. 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Jack's name to the Idaho Golf Association Junior Golf program. Jack’s legacy is one of leadership, integ- rity, and friendship. His contributions to mining and his impact on those who knew him will not be forgotten.
ably in the Army Intelligence Corps at Fort Richardson. After his military service, Joe attended Georgetown Law School, where he met his wife, Aletha, and Senator Ernest Gruening, who became a lifelong mentor. Joe and Aletha married in 1962, with Senator Gruening giving Aletha away at the altar. They traveled Alaska cam- paigning for Gruening before settling in Fairbanks, where Joe served as a magistrate. Following the 1964 earth- quake, the family moved to Juneau, where Joe practiced law and served as City Attorney and later Commis- sioner of Administration in the Egan Administration.
1949, Jack’s career spanned engineer- ing, energy policy, and nearly three decades as Executive Vice President of the Idaho Mining Association. In that role, he worked tirelessly to pro- mote and protect mining interests, building strong relationships with industry leaders, policymakers, and partner organizations, including AMA. His collaborative spirit and ability to bridge political divides earned him respect across the West. Jack’s leadership was shaped by a background that included service as an energy advisor to Utah Governor Scott Matheson, roles in government rela- tions for natural resource companies,
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