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Myrtle Rasmussen Obituary
A visitation will be held in her honor at noon, with a service at 2 p.m., Monday at Legacy Funeral Home's Kehl's Chapel, 11621 Old Seward Highway.
Myrtle was born in 1946 in Unalakleet and graduated from high school at Mt. Edecumbe near Sitka. Later, she moved to Fairbanks and then to Anchorage.
Myrtle worked hand in hand with her husband, John Rasmussen, with the Alaskan Sled Dog and Racing Association's junior and senior mushers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wasillie and Esther Agibinik; brothers, Martin, Walter, Waldon and Jake; nephew, Gabe Agibinik Jost; and daughter, Norma Jean Rasmussen.
She is survived by her husband, John Richard Rasmussen; son, Wesley; daughter-in-law, Wanda; daughter, Arlene Anderson of Michigan; granddaughters, Alexis Walkins and Jessica Gibson; grandson, John Thomas Claxton; great-granddaughter, Sierra Lynn Walkins; sisters, Carrie Agibinik and Ella Beach; and aunts, Marge Moore and Rena Anawrok.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 3851 Piper St., Suite U-240, Anchorage 99508, 277-8610, would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are with Legacy Funeral Homes.
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John ... Bunny ... Wesley
November 5, 2011
Arlene with her Mom
November 5, 2011
Bunny and Al Dooley at Club House
November 5, 2011
Family Photo in Unalakleet
November 5, 2011
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Wesley ... John ... Arlene
November 5, 2011
Wesley and John
November 5, 2011
Bunny and John Wedding Photo
November 5, 2011
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Bunny Rasmussen
November 5, 2011
Charles Clarke
January 10, 2011
Liz and I are deeply saddened over Burnny's passing. Bunny was always so gracious to us "outsiders" as we worked the Fur Rondy. Liz so looked forward to visiting with Bunny in the club house as Liz did her volunteer work there. She just was so nice to both of us. To us Bunny represented the best of Alaska, as do you, John. There will be such a void for both of us when we come up there this year. -- Colonel Chuck Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke, San Luis Obispo, Californina.
Alexis James and Sierra Walkins
January 2, 2011
We will miss grandma alot. I will miss our outing around town! I am truly greatful for having such a wonderful grandmother! I wish sierra could have known her more! But she will always be with us everyday! Love you grandma!
Arlene - Jessica Anderson - Gibson
January 1, 2011
Mom - we are going to miss you so much, but you are in all our hearts. I know that when I make bread you are there with my guiding me to make it the way you did. You always knew how to make everyone smile.... I know when I was down all i had to do was look at you and you could make me smile. I dedicate the song "Smile - Uncle Kracker " to you, I love you always and forever
Wes, Wanda & family Rasmussen
December 31, 2010
Mom will be greatly missed. The family is grateful for all of the loving support from our extended family and all of our friends. We leaned upon those that were closest to us, for which we will be forever thankful for their strength. our love to each of you.
Rex & Krista Jones
December 29, 2010
Thank you Bunny for the encouragement you were to me to keep going with the kids mushing program. Thank you for all the hard work and time you put into all of us and encouraging all of the children to always do their best. Thank you John and Bunny for being the backbone of the club, being there to support all of us. We couldn't have done what we did without you.
We'll see you in heaven.
Leona Johnson
December 28, 2010
My prayers for comfort in this time of your great loss.
Con Bunde
December 27, 2010
John and Family:
My condolences on the loss of Bunny. Seems like I knew her forever, well, at least 30 years now. It's a loss for all those involved in dog mushing. She was an inspiration and will be missed.
Paulette Kniseley
December 27, 2010
Thank You for all your thoughtfulness and kindness you gave to everyone.
Glenda Toshavik
December 27, 2010
Condolences to Bunny 's family from Herbert & Lorena Paniptchuk
and family in Unalakleet.
Evelyn Beeter
December 27, 2010
John and family
Sorry to hear of loss of your loved one. We will miss Bunny and her laugh and seeing her at the club house. Our condolences to you and family and our prayers for the family. Love you Bunny.
Y. O'Connor
December 26, 2010
What a sad day for the mushing world and a great loss within each of our hearts. Bunny's warm smile will be terribly missed.
Rick Cavens
December 25, 2010
Bunny’s laugh as she sat behind her counter was part of the fabric that held ASDRA together. It is what made the Anchorage mushing community feel like a home. It will be hard to think of John without Bunny for they are prime examples to us all of living a life together as a husband and wife who give of themselves for the betterment of others. Alaska has lost a true blessing. As I sit here deployed to Dover’s Port Mortuary where our military dead are received and families come to begin their grief, I have come to understand even more the need for family, good friends, and the joys of being a part of a community, like the mushers, that is beyond our single self. I will miss Bunny’s laugh when I return home to Alaska.
Norm and Peggy Hayashi
December 25, 2010
John and family,
Peggy and I want express our sorrow for your loss. Peggy remembers last season when watching our grand children, sitting and talking to Bunny, remembering when our children raced and competed against one another. Bunny was a wonderful friend, and we will miss her greatly from our lives and from the sport of dog mushing where she was such a constant. With love, Norm and Peggy Hayashi
Ike Towarak
December 25, 2010
Unalakleet remembers and prays for the Agibinik family....
Dori Hollingsworth
December 24, 2010
Seeing Bunny behind the counter in the ASDRA clubhouse was a major part of the race day. You could always count on her to have accurate times written down. In later years we swapped stories of our grandchildren. Bunny will be very missed and brings to an end an era of ASDRA. We love you Bunny!
December 24, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. It is very difficult to bear the loss of a loved one. May the God of tender mercies who strengthens us in our trials and hardships sustain you at this most difficult time--2 Cor. 1:3, 4. C.Day
June Takagi & sons
December 24, 2010
We would always look to the club house as we came down the incoming chute back from a training run, and she would always wave at us. We will really miss that
Bonnie and Jim Foster
December 24, 2010
Bunny always had a smile on her face. We will miss seeing her at ASDRA. Our prayers are with you John.
Deb Maxwell
December 24, 2010
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Love you bunches, Mom and Steve
Ed & Carol Pearcy
December 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. And as always our love
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