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Edith Golay Obituary
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Jeannie was born Aug. 17, 1935, in Billings, Mont., to Jean and Wayne Pierce. She lived in Washington and California before moving to Alaska in February 1965.
Jeannie worked for the Alaska Railroad from 1965 until her retirement in 1998. She was a resident of the South Fork Valley of Eagle River from 1971 until her death.
Survivors are her huband of 40 years, Gary Golay; daughters, Beverly Suryan of Anchorage, Monique Golay of Houston, and Rose Griffiths and husband Tim of Bakersfield, Calif.; grandchildren, Amber Baird, Blaine Golay and Kathy Fisher; sisters, Beverly Muth and husband Jerry of Washington, and Nancy Calhoun and husband Jim of Arizona; brother, Archie Hotchkiss and wife Brenda of Washington; cousin, Floyd Smith and wife Barbara of Anchorage; niece, Becky Ohl of Arizona; nephew, Michael Calhoun of Seward; and many close friends in the South Fork Valley.
Jeannie was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Carroll, and her son, Robin Golay.
Her family suggests memorial donations in Jeannie's honor to Friends of Pets, 562-2535.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joanne Fosdick
May 21, 2007
Dear Gary & Family:
I was so sorry to hear that Jeannie is no longer with us. She was always a bright light at our parties. She will be missed by all of us, but our memories of her will last forever. Joanne Fosdick
Don & Loma Little
May 12, 2007
Gary and Girls, Don and I are so sorry and do miss Jeanne already. She was a beautiful lady.
Larry Hermann
May 7, 2007
Very sorry for your loss, Jeannie great lady, I know you will miss her. Lynda and I have you in our thoughts.
Mary McKay-Herrington
May 6, 2007
Gary and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jeannie at the Railroad and she was a delight to work for. Take care, Mary McKay.
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Ken Griffin
May 6, 2007
Gary and Girls. We are so sad for your loss. IF we where there we would give you each a loving hug! Please now, consider yourself hugged! Ken and Phyllis Griffin
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