Lawrence (Larry) Melvin Wade passed away unexpectedly at Alaska Native Medical Center on Feb. 14, 2014.
Larry was born Aug. 29, 1943, in Anchorage, the eldest of four children and lived most of his life by Moose Creek in the beautiful Ahtna country of his Ancestors.
Larry graduated from Palmer High School in 1961 and attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks for two years, taking electrical engineering classes. He was also a member of the Air Force National Guard. Larry worked for more than 25 years in the oil industry as an operator, foreman, roughneck and driller. In 1973, he also traveled to the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia to work in the oil industry. Larry was recognized as a field-wide resource on well service work and also worked operating heavy equipment, building roads around Alaska. After his retirement, Larry served on the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council for many years, offering valuable leadership skills and mentoring advice in the service to his Tribe.
Larry respected the great outdoors and his sanctuary was nature. He loved flying his airplane, hunting, fishing, boating and feeding his flock of birds and other animals. He appreciated a good, long road trip simply because he loved just looking at the scenery. He even enjoyed driving the Alcan numerous times, even in winter. The thing he enjoyed most though was spending time visiting with family and friends over a cup of coffee offering his famous "whatcha' oughta do's." His family notes that he was intelligent, humorous, friendly, welcoming, generous, without judgment and easy-going. He offered a helping hand whenever one was needed.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Richard William Wade and Katherine Mae (Wickersham) Wade.
Surviving Larry are his devoted and loving partner of 22 years, Terri Holbrook; daughter, Lisa Wade and son-in lawGene Agnew of Moose Creek; son, Tony Wade and daughter-in law Melanie Nortier-Wade of Entremont, France; son, Alex Wade of St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Tara Agnew, Ayla Agnew and Jonah Wade; sisters, Patricia Wade and Larraine (Rain) Wade; brother, Doug Wade; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many loyal friends.
Rather than resting in peace, Larry wanted to soar once again with the eagles, and his son Tony Wade will be taking Larry on his final flight to spread his ashes over his homeland. A potluck celebration of Larry's life for family and friends will be held outside around a bonfire at the family residence at Moose Creek at 3 p.m., April 11. The placement of his spirit house will take place at 11 a.m., April 12 in Chickaloon with a potlatch celebration following at the Ya Ne Dah Ah School.
The family would like to thank Kehl's Mortuary for their services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Ya Ne Dah Ah School, P.O. Box 1105, Chickaloon, AK 99674.
Larry was born Aug. 29, 1943, in Anchorage, the eldest of four children and lived most of his life by Moose Creek in the beautiful Ahtna country of his Ancestors.
Larry graduated from Palmer High School in 1961 and attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks for two years, taking electrical engineering classes. He was also a member of the Air Force National Guard. Larry worked for more than 25 years in the oil industry as an operator, foreman, roughneck and driller. In 1973, he also traveled to the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia to work in the oil industry. Larry was recognized as a field-wide resource on well service work and also worked operating heavy equipment, building roads around Alaska. After his retirement, Larry served on the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council for many years, offering valuable leadership skills and mentoring advice in the service to his Tribe.
Larry respected the great outdoors and his sanctuary was nature. He loved flying his airplane, hunting, fishing, boating and feeding his flock of birds and other animals. He appreciated a good, long road trip simply because he loved just looking at the scenery. He even enjoyed driving the Alcan numerous times, even in winter. The thing he enjoyed most though was spending time visiting with family and friends over a cup of coffee offering his famous "whatcha' oughta do's." His family notes that he was intelligent, humorous, friendly, welcoming, generous, without judgment and easy-going. He offered a helping hand whenever one was needed.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Richard William Wade and Katherine Mae (Wickersham) Wade.
Surviving Larry are his devoted and loving partner of 22 years, Terri Holbrook; daughter, Lisa Wade and son-in lawGene Agnew of Moose Creek; son, Tony Wade and daughter-in law Melanie Nortier-Wade of Entremont, France; son, Alex Wade of St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Tara Agnew, Ayla Agnew and Jonah Wade; sisters, Patricia Wade and Larraine (Rain) Wade; brother, Doug Wade; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many loyal friends.
Rather than resting in peace, Larry wanted to soar once again with the eagles, and his son Tony Wade will be taking Larry on his final flight to spread his ashes over his homeland. A potluck celebration of Larry's life for family and friends will be held outside around a bonfire at the family residence at Moose Creek at 3 p.m., April 11. The placement of his spirit house will take place at 11 a.m., April 12 in Chickaloon with a potlatch celebration following at the Ya Ne Dah Ah School.
The family would like to thank Kehl's Mortuary for their services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Ya Ne Dah Ah School, P.O. Box 1105, Chickaloon, AK 99674.
Lawrence (Larry) Melvin Wade passed away unexpectedly at Alaska Native Medical Center on Feb. 14, 2014.
Larry was born Aug. 29, 1943, in Anchorage, the eldest of four children and lived most of his life by Moose Creek in the beautiful Ahtna country of his Ancestors.
Larry graduated from Palmer High School in 1961 and attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks for two years, taking electrical engineering classes. He was also a member of the Air Force National Guard. Larry worked for more than 25 years in the oil industry as an operator, foreman, roughneck and driller. In 1973, he also traveled to the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia to work in the oil industry. Larry was recognized as a field-wide resource on well service work and also worked operating heavy equipment, building roads around Alaska. After his retirement, Larry served on the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council for many years, offering valuable leadership skills and mentoring advice in the service to his Tribe.
Larry respected the great outdoors and his sanctuary was nature. He loved flying his airplane, hunting, fishing, boating and feeding his flock of birds and other animals. He appreciated a good, long road trip simply because he loved just looking at the scenery. He even enjoyed driving the Alcan numerous times, even in winter. The thing he enjoyed most though was spending time visiting with family and friends over a cup of coffee offering his famous "whatcha' oughta do's." His family notes that he was intelligent, humorous, friendly, welcoming, generous, without judgment and easy-going. He offered a helping hand whenever one was needed.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Richard William Wade and Katherine Mae (Wickersham) Wade.
Surviving Larry are his devoted and loving partner of 22 years, Terri Holbrook; daughter, Lisa Wade and son-in lawGene Agnew of Moose Creek; son, Tony Wade and daughter-in law Melanie Nortier-Wade of Entremont, France; son, Alex Wade of St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Tara Agnew, Ayla Agnew and Jonah Wade; sisters, Patricia Wade and Larraine (Rain) Wade; brother, Doug Wade; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many loyal friends.
Rather than resting in peace, Larry wanted to soar once again with the eagles, and his son Tony Wade will be taking Larry on his final flight to spread his ashes over his homeland. A potluck celebration of Larry's life for family and friends will be held outside around a bonfire at the family residence at Moose Creek at 3 p.m., April 11. The placement of his spirit house will take place at 11 a.m., April 12 in Chickaloon with a potlatch celebration following at the Ya Ne Dah Ah School.
The family would like to thank Kehl's Mortuary for their services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Ya Ne Dah Ah School, P.O. Box 1105, Chickaloon, AK 99674.
Larry was born Aug. 29, 1943, in Anchorage, the eldest of four children and lived most of his life by Moose Creek in the beautiful Ahtna country of his Ancestors.
Larry graduated from Palmer High School in 1961 and attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks for two years, taking electrical engineering classes. He was also a member of the Air Force National Guard. Larry worked for more than 25 years in the oil industry as an operator, foreman, roughneck and driller. In 1973, he also traveled to the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia to work in the oil industry. Larry was recognized as a field-wide resource on well service work and also worked operating heavy equipment, building roads around Alaska. After his retirement, Larry served on the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council for many years, offering valuable leadership skills and mentoring advice in the service to his Tribe.
Larry respected the great outdoors and his sanctuary was nature. He loved flying his airplane, hunting, fishing, boating and feeding his flock of birds and other animals. He appreciated a good, long road trip simply because he loved just looking at the scenery. He even enjoyed driving the Alcan numerous times, even in winter. The thing he enjoyed most though was spending time visiting with family and friends over a cup of coffee offering his famous "whatcha' oughta do's." His family notes that he was intelligent, humorous, friendly, welcoming, generous, without judgment and easy-going. He offered a helping hand whenever one was needed.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Richard William Wade and Katherine Mae (Wickersham) Wade.
Surviving Larry are his devoted and loving partner of 22 years, Terri Holbrook; daughter, Lisa Wade and son-in lawGene Agnew of Moose Creek; son, Tony Wade and daughter-in law Melanie Nortier-Wade of Entremont, France; son, Alex Wade of St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Tara Agnew, Ayla Agnew and Jonah Wade; sisters, Patricia Wade and Larraine (Rain) Wade; brother, Doug Wade; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many loyal friends.
Rather than resting in peace, Larry wanted to soar once again with the eagles, and his son Tony Wade will be taking Larry on his final flight to spread his ashes over his homeland. A potluck celebration of Larry's life for family and friends will be held outside around a bonfire at the family residence at Moose Creek at 3 p.m., April 11. The placement of his spirit house will take place at 11 a.m., April 12 in Chickaloon with a potlatch celebration following at the Ya Ne Dah Ah School.
The family would like to thank Kehl's Mortuary for their services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Ya Ne Dah Ah School, P.O. Box 1105, Chickaloon, AK 99674.
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