John Arthur Miscovich

My first field season in Alaska was spent in Flat. Getting to know John and Mary during that time was indeed a privilege. Dinners at their place, listening to John's stories about Flat and basically his life is something I will always remember. I was able to return to Flat several times since then including a couple of 4th of July celebrations. I always looked forward to getting back and catching up. I have many fond memories of Flat and spending time with John and Mary. I will always be...

In memory, my great grandfather barged the mighty Yukon and delivered fuel up the Innoko to Flat and guess who was there? The Miscovichs as Carey said in an earlier condolence John could be counted on!!!! Haan zaad lit lee we come from the river!!! People used to keep there word ! When you look up honesty in the dictionary there is my brother in laws picture! 1000 years from now they'll still talk about John! Rest in Peace brother! See you in Heaven!!!!!

I had the pleasure and honor to get to know John and his wonderful family over many years in Alaska. I was hosted many times at the Miscovich's home in Flat where we ate delicious food and talked politics for many hours. I will always cherish those fond memories.

I was privileged to pass through Flat on several different occasions doing mineral exploration activities in the middle 80s and early 90s. It was an absolute pleasure to visit with John, Mary, Sandy and Peter (didn't know their other kids as well) on those occasions. One summer we spent considerable time in Flat looking for the mother lode to John's placer mine. We hired Mary to provide us fantastic breakfasts each morning. John could always be counted on to embellish us with great...

John Miscovich had a strong influence on the direction of my life and I am truly grateful to him for this. John was one of Alaska's greatest and always a true and straight gentleman. His life was a blessing to all of us.

During the past 5 years, I met with John several times to discuss business. Each visit we quickly dispensed with the business, followed by hours of captivating mining stories from a bygone era in Alaska's history. I will miss the incredible detail, humor and passion that John had for the early days of Alaska gold mining. My sincere condolences to the Miscovich family.

I never met John but did know Howard and Donna Miscovich when they were living in Poorman. I was mining close by on Flat Creek and I will always remember using one of his Intellegiants with a serial number of 001 on it. We also used his hydraulic lift to feed the sluice box.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I consider myself lucky to have known John and enjoyed listening to his stories of life in the Last Frontier. A very pleasant gentleman, always with a smile and vibrant enthusiasm for life. Strong families ties and a true pioneer in the mining industry of Alaska. We are better people and this is a better place to live because of our friend, John Miscovich.

John was a wonderful man with a great spirit-- full of wisdom and kindness. May he rest in peace. I am thankful to have known him.

Ed Armstrong, Singapore