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1950
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2017
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Kenneth Lisbourne Obituary
He was born in Point Hope, Alaska, to William Lisbourne Sr. and Myra Lisbourne on Oct. 21, 1950.
In the mid-1970s, he met his late wife, Iva Lisbourne, and they married in August 1980, residing in Tok, Alaska, where they built their home. In 1983, they adopted their daughter, Clara Lisbourne.
Both Ken and Iva were well known for their artwork, the "Iva Lisbourne doll"; Ken hand carved the faces.
After his wife passed in 2009, Ken began and continued to watercolor paint, which he is well known for. Later on, Ken met his now loving companion, Theresa Barr from Kotzebue, Alaska. Together they traveled across the U.S. and Canada, and through out Alaska.
Ken is survived by his daughter, Clara Lisbourne of Anchorage, Alaska; his loving companion, Theresa Barr of Kotzebue; siblings, Maria Barnes of Point Hope, Beatrice Ferguson of Kotzebue, Harry Lisbourne of Anchorage, Richard Lisbourne of Point Hope, Steven Lisbourne of Point Hope and Chester Melik of Point Hope.
Anchorage services are scheduled on June 21, 2017, at 3 p.m., at St. Mary's Church, 2222 East Tudor Road. Potluck reception will be held at The Anchorage Museum Atrium, 625 C Street, at 6:30 p.m.
Ken will be laid to rest in Point Hope at a date to be announced.
A Ken Lisbourne memorial account has been set up at CU1 account 531048 s10. A GoFundMe account Ken Lisbourne Memorial. Proceeds will go towards both Memorials funding in Anchorage and Point Hope.
Arrangements entrusted to Legacy Funeral Homes. To share words of comfort with the family please visit www.legacyalaska.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Lisbourne
Sarah Robicheaux
July 31, 2017
I have greatly enjoyed Ken's art for many years. I had the pleasure of meeting him once in Anchorage. My condolences to all family and friends.
Yolande Fejes
June 24, 2017
Dearest Clara, I am so very sorry for your great loss.
We will miss your father. He was such a kind and wonderful man. I am sure he told you how close we all wereMy mother is Claire Fejes, he called her Clara when he was a boy. You are named after her. She was an artist and she gave your father his first paper and watercolor paints so so many years ago.
My family sends our deepest sympathy to your family. If you are ever in Fairbanks, please call and come for a visit. Yolande Fejes 907-456-6449, 456-6442- call me anytime.
June 21, 2017
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many individuals who truly care about you. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant you peace. (Psalms 94:19)
Alice Allen
June 21, 2017
We know you are in Heaven enjoying good times with those who have gone before you. God's speed
Sonya and Shaun Kelliher-Combs
June 21, 2017
Clara,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ken was a talented, beautiful and kind man, an inspiration as an artist always positive and smiling. He will be missed.
Ethel Patkotak
June 20, 2017
I will always treasure the memories of time spent with Ken and Iva. Both were such lovely people. May God bless and keep you.
Eloise Howard
June 19, 2017
Clara, your father was a special man. My sympathy to you and your family.
Leland & Donetta Monroe
June 19, 2017
Our prayers are with you and your family.
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