George Sullivan

I am Luella Dodge George was my uncle his sister Marian was my mother. I also have a sister Carol. We were both so proud to tell everyone how our uncle was the mayor of Anchorage Alaska.I have meant only some the the kids and wished that we had lived closer to all of them. But thanks to facebook I am in touch with them now. Know that Geroge has left so much to his beloved Alaska and is now at peace with Marget and with a son. May God give the family peace also.

My heart goes out to the Sullivan family. As a municipal employee I had the opportunity to know Mr. Sullivan in a very special way. I was honored when he agreed to walk me down the isle when I married my husband in 1981. He was my "replacement" Dad that was always willing to help in any way he could and ALWAYS had a smile to share. One thing I admired about him was that he was he was a good listener. I will miss him dearly.

I just recently learned of George's passing. I was privileged to work for George as his Municipal Attorney and shared his joy in bringing "Project 80s" to reality. I learned more from George than anyone I have met before or since. My most sincere sympaties to the Family. Alaska lost a great man.

Dear Sullivan Family:
May your Dad be dancing in heaven with your Mom and all his other friends.

I first met your Dad when he lived with us in Fairbanks during the 2nd World War. I was about 7 or 8 years old at the time he was part of our family. He was a devilishly handsome man with marvelous dimples. There are 4 girls in our family and at one time or another, he promised 2 of us that he would marry us when we got older. Then, to our dismay he married beautiful Margaret and...

Back in the late 1970's, I was a close friend of Harvey Sullivan. Through Harvey, I met his dad and we also became friends and even did a little investing together. I later moved to Honolulu and every so often George would come to town and he would organize a big group of people to go out for a great meal at some local restaurant.
He was thoughtful of others and really cared about people as few others ever have. A great man.

Dear Mayor:
I would like to share a story that Steve's mother, Clara McCutcheon told me. Clara came to Anchorage in 1915 and still owned the original homesite on 7th ave. Stanley, her other son, had moved her kicking and screaming to 11th Ave, a better, safer house. Clara told me that during the time your father was mayor she got a notice from the muni that she needed to remove the snow from her 7th Ave. property. What did you do, I asked. She looked at me like I shuld have known...

Tim and Family, my sincere regrets for your loss. It seems he was battling for some time. I am sure it is little comfort, but know that he is no longer suffering. I know it is a hard situation to deal with, and I am always at a loss for words, in these situations. During this time of need, know that you can lean on God, Jehovah, and he will provide the comfort and strength you need.

Remember, that God promises that we will all be together again in the paradise earth to enjoy...

Dear Kids,
It's hard to lose the "last Dad", even though we know he is happy now with your Mom. I will always consider myself to be fortunate to be one of the kids that they took in when I needed them. After Dan's joke about an Irish woman's shoulders, enough said. I love you all. Erin go bragh!
Love, Reenie

I worked for Mayor Sullivan for more than four years (1975-1979); the last two years as his Executive Assistant. I occasionally visited Margaret at home as she folded clothes and shared her worries over Shannon and Casey, her babies. They represent the beauty of character that built Alaska; tough, hard-working, committed to their responsibility to God and family. The tourism lore that draws people to Alaska: hard times, make-do independence; and respect for Life, your neighbor, and God's...