In Memoriam: Donald E. Mullikin
In Memoriam: Deborah Kendrick
Donald E. Mullikin passed away June 30 near sunset, in Homer, Alaska. Born in Springfield, Missouri, Don grew up loving to hunt and fish in the Ozark mountains. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Judy, in 1968. In 1970, they traveled to Alaska to see the state, over the years living in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River and Homer. When later asked by family and friends in Missouri when he planned to return, the reply was “I’m not done looking.” He was mischievous and loved practical jokes. The care he received the last 12 hours of his life at South Peninsula Hospital was excellent, despite their lack of whoopie cushions. Don, a professional land surveyor, conducted large- and small-scale land surveys for 44 years all over Alaska with innovative methods, but his passion was placer gold mining, which he was engaged in up to the last day of his life. He marveled at all labor saving mechanical devices and believed miracle glue and duct tape could fix most anything. Generous to a fault, Don believed hard work should be rewarded. He had an inquisitive mind, a zest for adventure, a fun-loving sense of humor, an honest commitment to dealing straight with others, a respect for family, the ability to figure creative solutions to
complex issues, and a generosity that was heart based. He disliked administrative regulations. He rejoiced in helping others have fun. Don is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Christopher (Ola); grandchildren, Hayden and Sierra; sister; Dottie Kay (Ed Wollen); brother, Tim
It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah Kendrick announces her passing due to cancer treatment complications May 12 in California. Debbie was born and raised in Richmond, Calif., but considered Alaska her true home where she had lived for almost 50 years since first moving to the state in 1972. Debbie worked on the Alyeska Pipeline as an Operations Technician before going to work in 1979 for the Mining and Petroleum Training service for the University of Alaska, where she worked for 34 years. Debbie was in charge of implementing the new federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) State Grants program assuming authority for all MSHA training in Alaska. She managed the MSHA program from an initial enrollment of 107 students which grew to 2,600 statewide. During her tenure as the University’s MSHA training administrator, she became the first woman to become fully certified as an MSHA instructor in both surface and underground mining. She was the first woman elected to chair the National Safety Council’s Mining Division and during her chairmanship organized and won the highest NSC award; the Diamond Cameron Award. This was the first time the Mining Division won that award. She spent over two years training at the National Mine Safety Academy
on both business and training management to the MSHA standards. She was recognized by Assistant Undersecretary for MSHA Jeff Duncan for her 30 years exemplary service to MSHA and the Alaska mining community. She organized and participated in mine safety training not only
ALASKA MINERALS INC. 8121 SCHOON STREET ANCHORAGE, AK 99518 Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Betty Rose and sister, Eva “Punkie” Rose. She is survived by family and dear friends who will miss her tremendously. across Alaska but in Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Aruba and the Russian Far East. As one of her best friends said “Successful people have a passion for what they are doing and why they are doing it. Debbie worked for the students and their future, and that was one of her greatest passions”.
(Mary Donlon, niece Madeline); and many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Norma Jeanne, and father, Edward. There will be no formal memorial service. A celebration- of-life taco party will be announced in a few weeks. His ashes will be interred at Hickerson Memorial Cemetery in a private graveside service conducted by the Reverend Judith Lethin (St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church) for family only.
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