Anchorage, Alaska
Aug 28, 1950 – Aug 7, 2019 (Age 68)
Christopher Jim Birch passed away on Aug. 7, 2019, after 68 years of loving his family, friends and the State of Alaska. Chris was born on Aug. 28, 1950, in Sterling, Ill. His father, Frank, first came to Alaska in 1944, when he served in Adak with the U.S. Marine Corps. After the war, he...
Read MoreI worked with Chris at ASCG/WH Pacific and we became friends talking about mining in Alaska, since we both graduated from UAF with Mine Engineering degrees, and Chris is two months older than me. My condolences to his family. Chris was positive and happy 99% of the time. He was a statesman, a great engineer and a pleasure to know him.
Stephen Ranger
August 14, 2019 | Wasilla, AK
Condolences to Pam and the family. Chris will be sorely missed by our community.
Sue Brady
August 14, 2019 | Anchorage, AK
He always answered my e mails promptly [I'm not in his district]. He was proud of his engineering background. Positive outlook even in tough times. His best legacy is that those who knew him will really miss him.
ron johnson
August 13, 2019 | Fairbanks, AK | Acquaintance
I enjoyed following Chris' political career over the years having first met him when he served on the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly. He always put citizens first. He was a good listener and was very thoughtful. Most of all, he was a statesman. RIP Chris. Hugs to your family.
Margaret Nelson
August 13, 2019 | Anchorage, AK
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August 13, 2019
Chris and I were study buddies in an Arctic Engineering class we took at UAF in 1975. He was a great guy! RIP.
Rich Joy
August 13, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the Birch family during this time of mourning the loss of your beloved patriarch. I will keep you in our prayers and hope that the many happy memories you hold dear sustain you and bring you peace.
Daniel Jorjani
August 13, 2019 | Washington, DC
