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Kerry Walley Obituary
Kerry's early beginnings were in radio broadcast as he worked alongside his father and siblings in the family business. In 1980, Kerry moved into public broadcasting, spending eight years at the University of Alaska Fairbanks' KUAC TV as a technician. In 1988 he graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. While working through his degree program, his father asked him to design and build the first FM radio station in Fairbanks, 98.1 KWLF FM. After graduation, he was hired by Alascom, which later became AT&T Alaska. He served in many roles over his 32-year career with the company and was often referred to as "Yoda" by his co-workers. "Kerry Walley wasn't just in charge of AT&T Alaska Provisioning, he was Alaska Provisioning. Folks tell you that you can't put a square peg in a round hole - well, Kerry could. If you needed a facility even though you had no plan or procedure in mind, he could make it happen." Kerry loved working at AT&T, enjoyed his co-workers and teaching and passing on that knowledge.
Kerry was also a proud and loving father, a very selfless man that would put the needs of those around him first. His pastimes were caring for his animals, watching sports and Sci-Fi, and March Madness was his favorite season of the year.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, a celebration of Kerry's life will be postponed to May 2021 and held in Fairbanks where his ashes will be buried alongside of the rest of his family. Cards can be sent to the family at 1866 Fern Drive, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709. The family has asked in lieu of flowers that people consider making a memorial donation to the Heart Association at www.heart.org.
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Memories and Condolences
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Margaret S Smith
November 5, 2021
Miss you so much-- know you are in a better place
Ron Flint
November 16, 2020
Really good friend of mine for a lot of years in grade school and middle school. Probably started with playing on the KINY Minor division Little League team and then on the Lyle's team in the majors division, along with Johnny Boucher and several others. His dad (who was the mayor at some point in there), Wee Willy Walley was our coach for most of it . Hung out at his house a lot, downstairs in what was essentially his dad's man cave. Good times. Super good dude. Such a bummer to be gone so soon. RIP buddy.
j harris
November 11, 2020
I worked with Kerry at KUAC in the 1980s and always was pleased to see him. My condolences to his friends and family.
Margaret Smith
November 11, 2020
Kerry will be greatly missed he was truly a wonderful friend prays for the family
Hope Paulson
November 11, 2020
I met Kerry in the early 1980s while attending UAF. He was dating one of my friends. He was kind enough to let me stay at his house for a month or so, between school semesters, while I waited for a summer fishing job to begin. I'm not sure what I would have done since I couldn't stay in the dorms, and didn't even have a car, and my parents had moved out of state. Kerry was a good guy, and I'm sorry that he is gone too soon.
LS
November 11, 2020
To the Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that you all have many wonderful memories. Yet, I know that this must be a very difficult time for you all. Please know that the God of comfort wants to comfort you. Please read the following passages when you have a quiet moment.
Psalms 94: 17-19 2Corinthnians 1: 2-4 2Thessalonians 2:16-17
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