John "Baldy" Saville

My Loving Dad,

Words will never express the sadeness I feel. I am just blessed that I was able to spend time with you before you went. You always have a place in my heart. Until we meet again...

Your Loving Daughter,

Dani

I'll always remember the summer of '84, when Baldy and I worked together in the show at the Malemute Saloon in Ester. We were a couple of old Malemutts who revelled in our dogged existence; we also shared a brief marriage, I as a Scandinavian gold prospector and Baldy as my (in drag) mail-order bride. I left Alaska the next year and lost touch with Baldy, but I still recall fondly his sweet nature, his sense of humor, and the fun we had together!

Baldy was a wonderful man whom I first met years ago while he was working at the Captain Bartlett. Always cheery & outspoken; such a great person! I have not seen him years, however I will always have fond memories of him & was proud to know him! My thoughts & prayers are with his family & many friends. He was well loved.

Dear Baldy,
How come I can still hear your laughter? How come I can still feel your hugs? How come I can still sense sitting on your lap? How come I can still hear you walking to my door? How come you never aged?
One thing I can answer, is that joyful light that shone around you momentously, I know is now brighter than ever!!!!
Thanks Baldy for the constant love you shared in this life.
Love from one of the many ladies that sat on your lap! Maura

A True Fairbanks character. Missed by more than a few Goldstream cabin dwellers. See you on the other side friend!