Richard-Silas-Obituary

Richard Andrew Silas

Fairbanks, Alaska

1951 - 2016

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November 2, 1951
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Fairbanks, Alaska

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Richard Andrew Silas was born Nov. 2, 1951, to Charles Silas Sr. and Nancy Malcolm Silas in Eagle. He was the second oldest child of six children born in the family. Dickey was brought up in the Han Gwich'in culture and was a fluent speaker of the Han language. He grew up in Eagle Village all his...

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My condolences for Dick's family and his friends in Eagle. I had the privilege of working with Dick in the summer of 2007 on documenting the Han language. He was joined by Danny David, so he had a conversation partner. I remember Dick telling me with a chuckle, "You know, if we sound halting at first, remember, we have not spoken Han in thirty years." Dick was a wonderful and conscientious linguistic consultant. He would tell Han stories and tall tales with a twinkle in his eyes. He...

My condolences to the family may the God who gives hope fill your hearts with peace and comfort you in this deficult time Romans 15.13

May the death of Dickey bring you closer to God, for He is both a comfort and a healer for your soul. I am sorry for your loss. John 6:40

My condolences to the family of Dickie. He is no longer in pain. He was a person who liked to keep things neat and tidy. One of the recent memories I have was when I visited him in the hospital in Anchorage and he was busy trying to tidy up his room.

Dickie, you will be missed. I was blessed to know you. RIP

Special hugs and prayers for Sam, Charles and VeeVee.

Richard was a kind man who respected everyone he knew or met. I feel fortunate having known him.......My condolences to his family, relatives and friends...

Richard was a schoolmate during his years at Tok. Very gentle, quiet soul. My condolences to the family.

Its the best thing to known you Richard and as my co-veteran and friend and I remember I invited you from across the lake for breakfast and coffee at the new hall and you paddled in every morning and had breakfast with me and it was peaceful and it was way before my start of my music classes in Eagle during the flood. RIP and may GOD be with the family.

May You Rest In Peace .Great Honor.