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1943
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2013
Anna Beaver Obituary
A memorial service will be held at 6 PM. Friday, July 26, at the Salvation Army - 439 Willoughby Ave. Juneau, AK.
She was born February 19, 1943, in Juneau, Alaska, to Maybelle James and Amos Wallace; and raised by her grandparents, Frank James and Annie Dalton James.
As a Native Artist Anna, also known fondly as, "Anna B" is recognized for her fine beadwork and creative traditional and contemporary crafts. She is well known for her exquisite handmade Tlingit Dolls with their amazing beaded button-blankets and embroidered Chilkat robes. The dolls were replicas of Native dancers in motion. A number of her dolls have been in public display at a variety of museums and galleries. The colors she combined and the designs she created for her beautiful beaded earrings, eyeglass necklaces, and octopus bag necklaces always drew praise at craft fairs, even by her peers. As a grandmother, she always sewed fun beaded bracelets and hair accessories for kids and teens at craft shows. She had a love for fabrics and she became an accomplished seamstress designing her own fabric designs creating ties, aprons, and specialty bags. She will long be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and her gift of art to the world.
Anna B. is survived by her three sisters, Jackie Dick, Geri Wallace, Bonita Corbett; clan sister Julie David; daughters, Laurie, Dolores, Donna, Debbie, Darlene, Roxanna and Joy; son, Darren; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anna Beaver
Leona Santiago
August 1, 2013
So sorry to the family for your loss I knew Anna as I had grown up in the Salvation Army here in Juneau & what a loss.
Patricia Walker
July 31, 2013
To Anna's family - my sincere condolences for your loss. Anna will truly be missed, especially her big smile!
Benita Corbett
July 30, 2013
So sorry to Anna's children for their loss. I will miss my sister.
Terry Shattuck
July 28, 2013
My condolences to Geri & Roxanna. Hadn't seen Anna in a long while but when we chatted we always enjoyed our time together.
Terry Shattuck, Maine
Your friend, "Rhonda-Girl" ~
July 27, 2013
Dear Anna B ~
You are so very missed
by all of us, all who knew you. We've been friends since the day we met (30 some years ago) and what a special friendship we had.
You were my friend, a sister, auntie,and mother; you were always so loving, happy, and so very generous with your kind wisdom of life. Your knowledge and experience of our Tlinget culture and artwork lives on.
I miss ya Anna B, we had such wonderful, enlightening conversations filled with laughter and tears, wishes and dreams, ...
Your children and family members are as remarkable, talented, creative, and wise as you - they are strong and will persevere, you have taught your children well and all of them are in my prayers.
~ I find some solace in knowing that you are now embraced by your loving husband and the many family members and relatives who had been waiting for you.
Enjoy your journey my friend. We will see ya there - one of these days -
bonnie gee
July 26, 2013
Darlene,Debbie & family,
I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May the Lord bring you peace and fill your mind with lots of good memories and thoughts to carry you through the difficult times.
Peace & Blessings
Darren & Bonnie Gee
July 26, 2013
Darlene & Debbie,
I am very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. May the Lord be with each of you and your memories be filled with joyous times and help carry you through difficult times.
Peace be with you~Bonnie & Darren Gee
Mary
July 26, 2013
My sincerest condolences to Anna's family. No matter how long it was since we'd seen each other, we would give a great big hug and a hello. Anna was a kind, loving and generous lady.
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