Former Alaska state Sen. Mitch Abood, 87, died peacefully May 24, 2008, in Anchorage, AK.
"Mitch lived a life as large as Alaska, filled with humor, friendship and achievement," his family wrote.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Richardson National Cemetery, Anchorage, AK. Everyone is welcome. Assemble at the main gate (Glenn Highway and Arctic Valley Road) by 1:30 p.m. for escort to the cemetery. After the Fort Richardson graveside service, a celebration of life for this "remarkable man" will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at O'Malley's on the Green.
Mitch was born Feb. 14, 1921, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to Mitch and Marion Abood, spending his formative years in North Creek, N.Y.
Mitch came to Alaska in 1946 while serving in the military. He served with distinction in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre, where he earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and was awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and nine other decorations.
Upon leaving the military, Mitch was in sales with MONY, 3M and later heavy equipment, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
He loved theater and had the opportunity to play Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" in 1970 in Anchorage.
Mitch served in the Alaska state House and Senate from 1981 to '88 and served as majority whip and chairman of the Committee on State Affairs. Mitch was responsible for the first comprehensive revision of Alaska's drunk driving law.
Mitch also distinguished himself as a senior citizen. Few will ever forget his 65th birthday, when the candles on his birthday cake set off the smoke alarm in his legislative office, resulting in the evacuation of the entire state Capitol building in Juneau. There was not enough cake to go around that day.
Mitch was a lieutenant colonel and deputy wing commander in the Civil Air Patrol during the 1970s and 1980s and joined the Alaska State Defense Force in 1987. After retiring from the Senate, he became commander of the Alaska State Defense Force in 1993. The adjutant general awarded him the Alaska Distinguished Service Medal. He achieved the rank of major general. Mitch also served as a chapter commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 593.
His family wrote: "Among his many accomplishments, Mitch loved umpiring for the American Legion and Babe Ruth leagues as well as the Glacier Pilots. Whenever it was time for a young batter to take a base on balls, umpire Abood was known for telling the player to take a walk in the sun. It is with abiding love that we now say the same to Mitch.
"Mitch adored Alaska and the wonderful fishing on the Kenai River with his wife Dinah and many other friends. Golf became a favorite pastime in recent years. He loved life, and life loved him back."
Mitch leaves his beloved wife and best friend of 35 years, Dinah Abood of Anchorage; and three sons from his former marriage to Viveen Abood: Patrick of Anchorage and Gary and Jon Washington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 593, 1945 N. Salem Drive, Anchorage 99508.
Arrangements were by Kehl's Forest Lawn Mortuary & Crematory.
Published in the Anchorage Daily News in Anchorage, AK on May 31 – June 01, 2008.
"Mitch lived a life as large as Alaska, filled with humor, friendship and achievement," his family wrote.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Richardson National Cemetery, Anchorage, AK. Everyone is welcome. Assemble at the main gate (Glenn Highway and Arctic Valley Road) by 1:30 p.m. for escort to the cemetery. After the Fort Richardson graveside service, a celebration of life for this "remarkable man" will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at O'Malley's on the Green.
Mitch was born Feb. 14, 1921, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to Mitch and Marion Abood, spending his formative years in North Creek, N.Y.
Mitch came to Alaska in 1946 while serving in the military. He served with distinction in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre, where he earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and was awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and nine other decorations.
Upon leaving the military, Mitch was in sales with MONY, 3M and later heavy equipment, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
He loved theater and had the opportunity to play Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" in 1970 in Anchorage.
Mitch served in the Alaska state House and Senate from 1981 to '88 and served as majority whip and chairman of the Committee on State Affairs. Mitch was responsible for the first comprehensive revision of Alaska's drunk driving law.
Mitch also distinguished himself as a senior citizen. Few will ever forget his 65th birthday, when the candles on his birthday cake set off the smoke alarm in his legislative office, resulting in the evacuation of the entire state Capitol building in Juneau. There was not enough cake to go around that day.
Mitch was a lieutenant colonel and deputy wing commander in the Civil Air Patrol during the 1970s and 1980s and joined the Alaska State Defense Force in 1987. After retiring from the Senate, he became commander of the Alaska State Defense Force in 1993. The adjutant general awarded him the Alaska Distinguished Service Medal. He achieved the rank of major general. Mitch also served as a chapter commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 593.
His family wrote: "Among his many accomplishments, Mitch loved umpiring for the American Legion and Babe Ruth leagues as well as the Glacier Pilots. Whenever it was time for a young batter to take a base on balls, umpire Abood was known for telling the player to take a walk in the sun. It is with abiding love that we now say the same to Mitch.
"Mitch adored Alaska and the wonderful fishing on the Kenai River with his wife Dinah and many other friends. Golf became a favorite pastime in recent years. He loved life, and life loved him back."
Mitch leaves his beloved wife and best friend of 35 years, Dinah Abood of Anchorage; and three sons from his former marriage to Viveen Abood: Patrick of Anchorage and Gary and Jon Washington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 593, 1945 N. Salem Drive, Anchorage 99508.
Arrangements were by Kehl's Forest Lawn Mortuary & Crematory.
Published in the Anchorage Daily News in Anchorage, AK on May 31 – June 01, 2008.
Former Alaska state Sen. Mitch Abood, 87, died peacefully May 24, 2008, in Anchorage, AK.
"Mitch lived a life as large as Alaska, filled with humor, friendship and achievement," his family wrote.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Richardson National Cemetery, Anchorage, AK. Everyone is welcome. Assemble at the main gate (Glenn Highway and Arctic Valley Road) by 1:30 p.m. for escort to the cemetery. After the Fort Richardson graveside service, a celebration of life for this "remarkable man" will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at O'Malley's on the Green.
Mitch was born Feb. 14, 1921, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to Mitch and Marion Abood, spending his formative years in North Creek, N.Y.
Mitch came to Alaska in 1946 while serving in the military. He served with distinction in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre, where he earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and was awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and nine other decorations.
Upon leaving the military, Mitch was in sales with MONY, 3M and later heavy equipment, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
He loved theater and had the opportunity to play Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" in 1970 in Anchorage.
Mitch served in the Alaska state House and Senate from 1981 to '88 and served as majority whip and chairman of the Committee on State Affairs. Mitch was responsible for the first comprehensive revision of Alaska's drunk driving law.
Mitch also distinguished himself as a senior citizen. Few will ever forget his 65th birthday, when the candles on his birthday cake set off the smoke alarm in his legislative office, resulting in the evacuation of the entire state Capitol building in Juneau. There was not enough cake to go around that day.
Mitch was a lieutenant colonel and deputy wing commander in the Civil Air Patrol during the 1970s and 1980s and joined the Alaska State Defense Force in 1987. After retiring from the Senate, he became commander of the Alaska State Defense Force in 1993. The adjutant general awarded him the Alaska Distinguished Service Medal. He achieved the rank of major general. Mitch also served as a chapter commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 593.
His family wrote: "Among his many accomplishments, Mitch loved umpiring for the American Legion and Babe Ruth leagues as well as the Glacier Pilots. Whenever it was time for a young batter to take a base on balls, umpire Abood was known for telling the player to take a walk in the sun. It is with abiding love that we now say the same to Mitch.
"Mitch adored Alaska and the wonderful fishing on the Kenai River with his wife Dinah and many other friends. Golf became a favorite pastime in recent years. He loved life, and life loved him back."
Mitch leaves his beloved wife and best friend of 35 years, Dinah Abood of Anchorage; and three sons from his former marriage to Viveen Abood: Patrick of Anchorage and Gary and Jon Washington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 593, 1945 N. Salem Drive, Anchorage 99508.
Arrangements were by Kehl's Forest Lawn Mortuary & Crematory.
Published in the Anchorage Daily News in Anchorage, AK on May 31 – June 01, 2008.
"Mitch lived a life as large as Alaska, filled with humor, friendship and achievement," his family wrote.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Richardson National Cemetery, Anchorage, AK. Everyone is welcome. Assemble at the main gate (Glenn Highway and Arctic Valley Road) by 1:30 p.m. for escort to the cemetery. After the Fort Richardson graveside service, a celebration of life for this "remarkable man" will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at O'Malley's on the Green.
Mitch was born Feb. 14, 1921, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to Mitch and Marion Abood, spending his formative years in North Creek, N.Y.
Mitch came to Alaska in 1946 while serving in the military. He served with distinction in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre, where he earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and was awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and nine other decorations.
Upon leaving the military, Mitch was in sales with MONY, 3M and later heavy equipment, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
He loved theater and had the opportunity to play Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" in 1970 in Anchorage.
Mitch served in the Alaska state House and Senate from 1981 to '88 and served as majority whip and chairman of the Committee on State Affairs. Mitch was responsible for the first comprehensive revision of Alaska's drunk driving law.
Mitch also distinguished himself as a senior citizen. Few will ever forget his 65th birthday, when the candles on his birthday cake set off the smoke alarm in his legislative office, resulting in the evacuation of the entire state Capitol building in Juneau. There was not enough cake to go around that day.
Mitch was a lieutenant colonel and deputy wing commander in the Civil Air Patrol during the 1970s and 1980s and joined the Alaska State Defense Force in 1987. After retiring from the Senate, he became commander of the Alaska State Defense Force in 1993. The adjutant general awarded him the Alaska Distinguished Service Medal. He achieved the rank of major general. Mitch also served as a chapter commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 593.
His family wrote: "Among his many accomplishments, Mitch loved umpiring for the American Legion and Babe Ruth leagues as well as the Glacier Pilots. Whenever it was time for a young batter to take a base on balls, umpire Abood was known for telling the player to take a walk in the sun. It is with abiding love that we now say the same to Mitch.
"Mitch adored Alaska and the wonderful fishing on the Kenai River with his wife Dinah and many other friends. Golf became a favorite pastime in recent years. He loved life, and life loved him back."
Mitch leaves his beloved wife and best friend of 35 years, Dinah Abood of Anchorage; and three sons from his former marriage to Viveen Abood: Patrick of Anchorage and Gary and Jon Washington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 593, 1945 N. Salem Drive, Anchorage 99508.
Arrangements were by Kehl's Forest Lawn Mortuary & Crematory.
Published in the Anchorage Daily News in Anchorage, AK on May 31 – June 01, 2008.
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