Anchorage, Alaska
Longtime Anchorage resident and pioneer Alaskan Joan Louise (Nelson)Wahto, 83, died peacefully in Silverton, Ore., on April 23, 2011, ofcomplications from cancer and a recent injury.Joan was born on Sept. 12, 1927, in Anchorage, to Vic and HuldaNelson. She and her brothers, John and James, went...
Read MoreI looked forward each summer, to seeing Joan working in her yard, tending her garden and growing the most beautiful flowers. We lost a good neighbor and friend when Joan moved away. Now Jo lives on in the hearts of many.
Rita Jacobs
May 24, 2011 | Anchorage, AK
Dear All,
A celebration of our mother's life will be held from 6:30 - 9:30 PM July 28, 2011. The event will be held at Alaskan Frontier Gardens.
We hope you will join us and tell anyone who would care to join us that they are welcome.
The Wahto/Nelson/Rivers Clans
Alaskan Frontier Gardens
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (907) 345-6556
Jo-Ellen Wahto Sontag
May 14, 2011 | Tucson, AZ
We're so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a constant friend and figure in our lives, growing up in Anchorage within earshot of the infamous Sewing Club. We lost our mom, Kate Belgard, 3 months ago. She really enjoyed Joan and had lots of stories about those days....take good care and know you're in our thoughts. xoxo
Kathleen Belgard Jones
May 14, 2011 | Palmer, AK
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. It is Heaven's gain. Our Mom Kate Belgard and Joan are probably in Heaven together again with so many others from Sewing Club having a good laugh about now. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Leeann Belgard Schlotfeldt
May 13, 2011 | Fairbanks, AK
Dave - My condolences to you and the rest of your family. We lost Mom in March and I know all you are going through.
Alan Donald
Henderson, NV
May 13, 2011