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David Hitchcock Obituary
A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Kehl's Legacy Funeral Chapel, 11621 Old Seward Highway in Anchorage. Deacon Felix Maguire will officiate. His ashes will rest in his maternal family plot in Yakutat.
David was born July 26, 1964, in Juneau. He was an exceptional ivory and baleen sculptor, and loved animals, cooking and camping. He was on Team Nautiq Ski club and took part in barefoot and pyramid skiing.
His family wrote: "David was loved by everyone. His quiet, generous nature and warm, honest smile will be greatly missed. He never spoke unkindly of others and was loving, forgiving and tolerant by nature. He was a Tlingit Indian of the Raven Clan, House of the Owl. He will always remain close to our hearts."
He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Genevieve Benson of Yakutat and his adoptive brother, Michael Patrick Hitchcock.
David is survived by his adoptive mother, Penny Fierros of Wasilla; sisters, Peggy Henderson of Anchorage, Mary Pruss of Iowa, Andreya Valle and Tina Marie Valle of Juneau; brothers, Daniel Manson of Wasilla, George Valle II of Yakutat, and Green Valle of Tacoma, Wash.; longtime friend, Gilbert Stokes and many extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in David's memory to Mat Valley Kitty Rescue, in care of Susan Helmricks, 411 S. Gerome Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654.
Arrangements are with Legacy Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Kehl's Chapel; www.legacyalaska.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe Michael
December 18, 2009
Dave was a great guy, and I was glad to have known him.
Demilyn, Loth, Kenji, Ryu, and Mila
December 3, 2009
David, I'm so lucky to have met you! You were such a loving and sweet guy. I know that you are in good place now. Kenji misses playing with you. RIP David!! We all will miss you greatly!!!
Rene Knepper
November 26, 2009
I'm sorry I was never all that involved in David's life, but seeing how he touched the lives of those who were, I know what a good man he was. I'll always remember the story you shared about being blood related, Mom. What a blessing that you two had each other in the tough times of your life. Never forget how much he loved you.
Mary Pruss
November 22, 2009
You will be missed tremendously David, and I will be looking for you in the skys over Big Spirit. Thank you Mom, for giving me a wonderful brother, who was always giving and never taking. He had a heart of gold just like you. I love you and wish I could be there to help and support you. Love Always, Mary
Mary Pruss
November 22, 2009
You were a wonderful brother and loved very much David. I will miss you tremendously, and will look for you in the skys over Big Spirit. Thank you Mom, for givivg me a brother who gave so much and took so little. My love to you Mom. Love, Mary
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