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Harding Ewan Obituary
Family wrote that he "went to be with the Lord."
A visitation will be at 1 p.m. today in Anchorage at the Wayland Baptist University Church, 7801 E. 32nd Ave., off Muldoon Road. A service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Glennallen Chapel. Burial and potlatch will follow in Copper Center.
Harding was born March 13, 1937, at Ewan Lake.
A hard worker all his life, Harding retired from Local 302 and the State of Alaska Department of Transportation. Harding also worked for the FAA. Harding was a lifelong subsistence hunter and fisherman. He advocated for Alaska Native subsistence rights up until he was too ill to attend meetings. A former dog musher, Harding loved dog mushing and he enjoyed going to dog races. Harding was a member of the Gulkana Village and Ahtna Inc. He was also a member of the Alaska Native Brotherhood, Camp 31.
In retirement, Harding enjoyed being with his family, working on his fish wheel, and playing cards. Harding was looking forward to this summer and spending time at his new fish wheel site.
His family wrote: "Harding's smile and loving heart were an inspiration to his family and friends. He always spoke with kindness and respect. He taught all of us to be the same way."
He is survived by his wife, Donna Ewan; daughters, Corettalynn Stevens, Serena Stevens, Reina Ewan, Rene Ewan, Cheyenne Ewan, and Corie Ewan; sons, Jeremy Stevens, Eric Stevens, Gerald L. Stevens Jr., and Rodney B. Stevens. Harding was a proud grandfather to grandsons Josiah Stevens, Gabriel Stevens, and Herman T.J. Stevens, and granddaughters Alylah Stevens, Takeshia Stevens, Jade Stevens, Jakala Solomon, and Emma Yeng. Harding is survived by his nieces, Faye Ewan and Eileen Ewan, and nephews, Roy Ewan, Roger Ewan and Larry Ewan; and numerous grand-nieces and -nephews. Harding is also survived by his cousins, Hazel Neeley, Danny Ewan, Jeanie Maxim and Fred Ewan, Christine Craig, Myra Wilson, Laura Hobson and Rose Tyone.
Harding was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alexandria Ewan; brothers, Markle Ewan Sr., Corky Ewan and Pete Ewan; and his sister, Lotha McClung.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harding Ewan
Mimi Aggas
December 10, 2017
Please accept my sincere condolences, may you be assured that the God of all comfort will ease the pain of your heavy heart during these emotionally difficult days' that often can be hard to cope with. Matthew 5:4 reads.. "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted".
Donna Ewan
April 12, 2010
I thank all of you for your kind comments. My husband was a wonderful man who loved all people regardless of race. He raised two families and gave them the best. He loved his girls, they were his world. He alway cherished them and was proud to be a real daddy he called it. He had his own at last. I am glad for all the years we had together and i will miss him dearly. This man had two retirements in his life and was a hard worker. He alway worked down fishwheel and kept busy. He believed in sobriety. He said people should alway keep busy with their hands and not drink. Live today as your last day. He loved all his friends. I thank god for all of you. Thank you for helping me when we needed help. God bless you all.
Debbie Davis-Hoehne
April 7, 2010
My prayers go out to you Donna and girls. It's wonderful that you gave him his last years of happiness and his very own family to love. As a child and growing up, I remember Harding as always a kind man and treated everyone with respect and always asked about Dad and visited him. My Dad always liked Harding and feels very sad about his passing.
mike nerby
April 6, 2010
met harding when we worked together at a gravel pit by gulkana,he wanted a loader tire brought to his yard, so one evening it showed up, man was all smiles, he will be missed, 302 brother, mike nerby
Linda Fleming Lane
April 3, 2010
My thoughts and prays are with all of you in your time of grief. Every time I saw Mr Ewan he always remembered me as Dougs daugther, and reminded me of what a good man he was. That was always special to me as I was only 17 when I lost my father and after all these yrs he was remembered. I thank you all for his kindness.
Charlie Hubbard
April 2, 2010
Many good memories and stories. He use to love talking to me in his own language and always had a harty laugh.
His friendship will be sorely missed.
Alicia Ewan
April 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 2, 2010
I met Harding in 1983 because of him and a couple others at the old Caribou Cafe the Coppper Basin has had Chiropractic care since. He had such a wonderful spirit and positive outlook on life. My condolences Dallas Nelson D.C
April 2, 2010
I met Harding in 1983 because of him and a couple others at the old Caribou Cafe the Coppper Basin has had Chiropractic care since. He had such a wonderful spirit and positive outlook on life. My condolences Dallas Nelson D.C
Dallas Nelson
April 2, 2010
I met Harding in 1983 because of him and a couple others at the old Caribou Cafe the Coppper Basin has had Chiropractic care since. He had such a wonderful spirit and positive outlook on life. My condolences Dallas Nelson D.C
Hedy (Engebretson) Rankin
April 2, 2010
Dave and I extend our condolences to the Ewan family. He is no longer suffering but is having a great reunion with those who passed before him.
Kari Shaginoff
April 2, 2010
He will be truly missed but always remembered. Condolences to entire family....
Jim and Shellie Allen
April 2, 2010
We are very sorry to hear of Harding's passing. We have known him since 1962, he was a good man and a true friend to all.
The Lenahan's
April 2, 2010
Donna and Family, We offer our condolences at this time of sorrow. May you be comforted by your family and friends during your time of grieving. Harding touched all of our hearts and we will miss him too.
Gregory Nothstine
April 2, 2010
Sincere condolences to the Ewan family.
raymond t dennis jr
April 2, 2010
we offer our condolences to our brothers family and friends.
raymond t dennis jr
1st grand vice president ANB
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