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David A. Potocnik

1951 - 2014

BORN

1951

DIED

2014

David Potocnik Obituary

David A. Potocnik, 62, of Bird Creek, AK, passed away at Providence Alaska Medical Center, with his brothers by his side, on June 6, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Potocnik of Arizona; brothers, Dennis Potocnik of Alaska, and Darrell {Tracy) Potocnik, of Minnesota. The family plans to scatter his ashes in Bird Creek, Alaska at a later date. David will be remembered for his jokes and one-liners. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He left us with his hat off and his sunglasses on. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Potocnik in 2011.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Jul. 12, 2014.

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August 1, 2014

enjoy your new adventure with the sun in your face and sand on your feet!! don't forget to smell the flowers along the way with a tall COLD one in your hand!! you will truly be missed by all that really knew and loved you!! Karilee wilson

August 1, 2014

on your new GREAT adventure!!! enjoy the ride with the SUN in your face and the sand on your feat...and always remember to smell the flowers on your way with a Tall COLD ONE in your hand!! you will truly be missed from all of us that really knew and loved you!!! Karilee Wilson

Katie

July 24, 2014

Missed here on Earth
But off on a new journey

July 19, 2014

So many memories of years gone by. We had quite a crew in the good old days. Old friends, good times, sweet memories.

pete thering

July 17, 2014

A GREAT ALSAKAN! Enjoyed every Ray of Sunshine on every Alaskan day. Carpe Diem was his middle name.

Jim and Sharon Dow

July 14, 2014

The Mayor of Bird Creek, A Good Neighbor and a Good Friend,You are Missed.

Michael Miller

July 12, 2014

David was one of my best friends, he will be missed greatly!! It was 35 years ago he was my best man at Barb's and my wedding in Birdcreek!! So many great times and memories!

Linda Russell

July 12, 2014

Thinking of you always..

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