Seaborn-Buckalew-Obituary

Judge Seaborn J. Buckalew Jr.

Anchorage, Alaska

Dec 6, 1920 – May 11, 2017 (Age 96)

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BORN
December 6, 1920
DIED
May 11, 2017
AGE
96
LOCATION
Anchorage, Alaska
CHARITY
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Long time Alaska resident Judge Seaborn J. Buckalew Jr., 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 10 a.m., and reception immediately following, with burial at Fort Richardson National...

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

I remember him as a fine gentleman and wise attorney and then Judge. Best wishes for a good remembrance and good loss recovery to his family and friends.

Thinking back about my own family and how impressed my dad, Harry, was with General Buckalew in the Alaska Air Guard. Later, as a member of the Guard myself, the legacy of service that the 'Judge' had left behind him was impressive. A real patriot, a strong ethical leader, and a humble determined servant of the people (and mentor for those around him). By all accounts, a great dad and friend. Blessings for you and your family as you recall you lives together - may they always comfort you.


I am so sorry for your loss I know how difficult it is to lose a love one . Please take comfort in the fact that God will make you firm and he will make you strong. He will ground you at this time of sorrow.

I was privileged to know Judge Buckalew first as a family friend and then as employer/mentor when I served as his law clerk in 1973-74. I so enjoyed time spent with him; especially the weekly lunch excursions with other law clerks to the Officer's Club on JBER. Dining with General Buckalew gave us all an elevated status that contrasted sharply with his sincere, down-to-earth nature. Time spent watching Judge Buckalew's approach to his Judicial role was a great education. Time spent...

Judge Buckalew was the kind of judge every judge should hope to be. Not only an incredible judge, he was a fine and gentle man. Condolences to his family.

I give my condolences to the family. May the God of loyal love give you the comfort you desire to help heal your broken hearts. Ro. 15:33

Good memories of Buck and Marcy in the early days in Alaska.
RIP.
John Schwamm