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Harry Shawback Obituary
Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m., with a service at 6 p.m. today at Kehl's Legacy Funeral Home, 11621 Old Seward Highway. Another service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Dan O'Hara's Community Bible Church. Burial will follow at Naknek Cemetery.
Harry was born July 18, 1921, in Blooming Prairie, Minn. He was one of eight children. He served in World War II as an airplane mechanic. He was honorably discharged.
"In 1950, he flew a Stinson Aircraft for Babe Alsworth from Minnesota to Port Alsworth," his family recalled. "From there, he flew to the Lake Iliamna area, where he met his wonderful wife of 44 years, Mary "Drew" Shawback. They moved to Naknek in 1951 and started a family. Mary went to be with the Lord on Nov. 11, 2007.
"Harry had a very entrepreneurial spirit. He was highly instrumental in forming Naknek Electric Association and served as manager. He further established Bristol Bay Contractors in King Salmon in 1961. The company is now owned by his son, Lynn Shawback.
"He was also magistrate for the Territory of Alaska, and served under the Hammond administration through the state of Alaska for two terms. Harry also served as deputy commissioner for the Department of Transportation.
"Harry was at peace with the Lord when he passed, from death unto eternal life."
Harry is survived by his four children, Lynn Shawback, La Verne Pettigen and spouse Van Pettigen, Harry Shawback Jr., Mary Ann Jones and spouse Steven Jones. He is also survived by his siblings, Don Shawback, Donna Cameron, Ellen Gibson and Ilene Santos. Harry left 12 grandchildren: Aron, Bridget, Teresa, Chris, Leigha, La Tisha, Carl, Robert, Matthew, Dina, Deborah and Sarah; and nine great-grandchildren, Evan, Erin, Haley, Jaden, Elise, Easton, Jaxson, Zachary and Kylen.
Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska, 1750 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK 99507.
Arrangements are with Kehl's Legacy Funeral Home and Crematory.
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for Harry Shawback
Darren Aspelund
April 5, 2009
Uncle Lynn,Auntie Laverne,Uncle Harry,Auntie Maryann i just wanted to let you all know we are sorry for your loss. Heaven is only a heartbeat away and Heaven can be anyday.He will be greatly missed.
Love Darren,Austin,Avia,Sue,Bo,Amelia,Annette and Lee
Teresa Kochel
April 4, 2009
I remember loading up in the car with Grandma and going to see Grandpa at the "office by the airport"...playing with him in the pool in Hawaii all day long...taking his boots off everyday as little girl and how he would wiggle his toes and then have me take his socks off...he "taught" me how to do it, by pulling the socks from top instead of from the toes!!! I will always remember him with love.
Sherry Evans
April 4, 2009
Lynn,Laverne,Harry,Maryann;
All I know of your father's life was that is was filled with the things he loved; flying, family and hard work. May you be surrounded by God's love during this time of sorrow. Me Ke Aloha, Sherry
Ken Middleton
April 3, 2009
Your folks were hard working & well regarded people. They made my wife & I feel welcome & part of the Naknek, King Salmon family. Many good memories. I lost my wife Joanne to cancer 4 yrs. ago.
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Dick Buzby
April 2, 2009
Lynn,Laverne, Harry and Mary Ann
It was a pleasure to know your dad during the C-46 days and later on.Sandy and I send our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you all.
April 2, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss and have thought of Harry often.
Sincerely Ken Soldin
Joe & Loretta Smith
April 2, 2009
Lynn, Laverne, Harry & MaryAnn ~ So very sorry to hear of your loss! Both your parents were a very dynamic part of Bristol Bay ~ they will be greatly missed. Love & prayers always.
April 1, 2009
Lynn,Harry,LaVerne,MaryAnn & Families,
So sorry to hear of your loss, please know
that your in our thoughts and Prayers.
Love Gary & Patty Folger
Rick and Marie (Nestegard) Phillips
April 1, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Becharof Corporation
April 1, 2009
Your Father is an immense part of the history of Bristol Bay. His mark will last a long time and his legacy is very much alive through each of you, his sons and daughters. May he rest in peace,
April 1, 2009
MaryAnn,Laverne,Harry, Lynn & Families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember his laugh.
Edgar & Sue Anderson
April 1, 2009
MaryAnn,Laverne,Harry, Lynn & Families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember his laugh.
Klaus & Doris
April 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 1, 2009
To all of Harry's family - our deepest sympathy and prayers. Truly we have lost a good friend and neighbor.
Love, Tiney and Evelyne Mitchell
Lucy Goode
April 1, 2009
Lynn, Harry, Laverne, MaryAnn & family
We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing today.I will always remember how hard he worked while living with your family in High School and how he expected us to carry our share of the workload too.
God bless you all in your time of loss and sadness.Your mom and he were such a dynamic couple and I will always have fond memories of how they opened their home to me back in High School.
Brett & Lucy Goode & Family
Dianne Devlin
April 1, 2009
To the family, Mike and I send our deepest sympthy ours prayers are with you.
Orin Seybert
April 1, 2009
I have been doing business with Harry since 1954, when he rebuilt my first plane at his hangar on Northwestern Lake. He & Mary let me stay at their home. He was always such an honest and reputable businessman, and will be remembered.
josephine savo
April 1, 2009
Lynn,laverne,Harry & Maryannn I am so sorry for your loss,god be with you and your families.You will be in our prayers.I remember your parents since I moved to Naknek in 1952 seems like just yesterday.josie
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