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1942
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2019
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Joseph Amarok Obituary
His family included siblings, Catherine Dickson, Larry, MaryLou, Susie, Margaret, Paul and Raymond; nieces, Karen and Helen; wife, Rebecca Amarok; daughters, Barbara and Johnna (deceased); grandchildren, Jason, Alyssa, Rhiannon and William; and great-grandchildren, Tristen, Aleeya, Brandon, Joe and Meranda.
He grew up in Nome, Alaska, and graduated from Nome High School. Joseph served at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California from Aug. 31, 1961 to Dec. 17, 1965. He received the Rifle Marksman Badge, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Good Conduct Medal (First award).
He also worked for the Department of Health and Human Services for 10 years; Wein Airlines for 14 years; and the FAA for 25 years.
Joseph enjoyed fishing at Chitna, Alaska, clam digging, and blueberry picking, and loved spending his down time with his grandchildren. He is loved by his family and friends.
Services will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 825 Kelvin Street in Anchorage, Alaska, on Dec. 14, 2019, at 10:30 a.m.
He was loved by all. He will be dearly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Amarok
David Allred
June 30, 2020
I first ran into Joe at the Nome Post Office in 1967, we worked together for the next 11 years at Wien Airlines. A great guy and friend that will be missed.
Andrea Harmon
December 27, 2019
I love you Uncle Joe. I will always remember you and our times together. I keep you,and my dad in my heart forever. Thank you for everything. Peace be with you.
Mike Latta
December 16, 2019
I remember Joe very well as a dispatcher for Wien. He did a great job with a smile and kindness. My sincere condolences to his family.
Jack & Tiny Devlin
December 14, 2019
Joe was a great person to work with and a good friend, he will be missed! Sincerely,
Jack & Tiny Devlin
Sending Prayers & Thoughts!
Henry Rockefeller
December 14, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Joe was a good friend and a outstanding person to work with and he loved what he was doing. Rest in piece, Joe, you will be missed.
Bill Livingston
December 13, 2019
It was an honor to know Joe who always had a positive attitude usually with a funny memorable expression for any situation. Nothing but fond memories of him brightening my day. My sincere condolences to his family.
Ron Winkelman
December 12, 2019
Joe was sn outstanding example of the many good people from the villages that worked for Wien.
Sharon Padilla
December 12, 2019
It's rare to find a coworker like Joe always ready to get to work and with a good attitude. Sage advice, a smile, a laugh, and ready to do whatever needs to be done. He will be missed.
Grafstrom Tommy
December 11, 2019
Joe was awesome. I will miss his laugh. My condolences to his family.
Audrey Campbell
December 11, 2019
Joe was wonderful to work with, even though I haven't been in AK for many years and am still with the FAA family, I remember his bright smile and can do attitude. My sincere condolences to all of you. Rest in peace, Joe, you will be greatly missed by all of us.
Brian Jensen
December 11, 2019
I miss him. He was a good friend of mine at work. Hard working man. Always chipper and moving around working. The first to have his gloves on and get work done.
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