Mary Elizabeth Wikander

I first met Marybeth a few years ago the very first day I arrived in Alaska. I was meeting a lot of new people and was feeling pretty shy, but she was so friendly and bubbly and made me feel welcome immediately. I remember that time very clearly and it has always stuck with me, and I always appreciated that. We had hung out together with other friends several times over the past few years. Every time, she would be so excited to see you and/or would offer you a hug. I miss her and the positive...

My heart goes out to Teresa and the family in your time of such tremendous loss. Much love and hugs to you. xoxo

I am heartbroken to hear of Marybeth’s passing. I know that the sweet, kind kindergartner I was blessed to spend a year with grew into a lovely woman. Marybeth always had a smile on her face, and a kind word for all her classmates. My prayers are with all of you. God bless you.

Dear Carroll, Teresa, and family,
We are shocked and saddened by the news of Marybeth's passing. You welcomed us into the neighborhood when we moved in, before Marybeth was born. Our kids played together and Marybeth gave our daughter one of her guinea pig babies. So sorry for your loss.

Oops.. it was my dad and your mom coaching us. Typo*

Marybeth was like family to me. We spent every day together (except summers but probably were still together most summers) from K-8th grade. After middle school, everyone kind of went their separate ways in high school. Our class was close... and always up to something together. But whenever we all caught up, it was like we didn’t skip a beat.

Wether our class was arguing over who chose Alex Kuedell first for dodgeball or planning our subway delivery lunches... or even NYE parties...

Sending love and prayers for the family and close friends of Mary Beth. What a beautiful tribute you held for her. I know she lives on in the hearts of so many.

Sending my love and prayers to Teresa, Carroll, and all the Wikander family.

Our hearts go out to my sister Teresa and brother-in-law Carroll and all the Wikander family. You are in our heart and prayers. Love, Jack and Myra