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Kelly Samuelson Obituary
A Life Celebration will be on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at 1 p.m., at the American Legion Post 35, 5050 Tweed Court in Wasilla, Alaska.
Kelly was born on Feb. 4, 1955, to James and Agnes Samuelson. He spent a few early years in Dillingham, Alaska, and grew up in mainly in Chugiak, Alaska. Kelly was a three-year varsity basketball player for Chugiak High School and graduated in 1973. His past employment included working as a carpenter, commercial fisherman, house painter, on the Alaska Pipeline construction and as environmental safety coordinator for CCI.
His father, James L. Samuelson; and sister, Jeri Coven (Samuelson, Walker), preceded Kelly E. Samuelson in death. He is survived by his son, Kelly J. Samuelson; ex-wife, Lois Herrmann; mother, Agnes S. Samuelson; brother and sister, James C. Samuelson and Greta Pridham; niece, Greta Reid; nephews, Richard, Jerome, Keith Walker and James Coven; and friend, Sue Hutton.
He appreciated Jack Trimpey and his "The Small Book" on the Rational Recovery program, with which he was able to reverse an alcohol addiction nearly 30 years ago.
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Carol Harbeson
August 25, 2019
Loved his love for Mopar and Fox News! Very happy he filled a place in my sister Susan's heart. Always easy to talk to, and called it as he saw it. RIP Kelly. You battled this for so long. God be with you. My love and prayers to his fiancee Susan Hutton, his son Kelly, and his family.
Judy Moore
August 24, 2019
I went thru elementary - high School with Kelly. He lived on the next street and we used to call him Ed. He was always nice and polite and always had a smile on his face.
His sister, Greta, used to wipe down our lunchroom tables and she used to call me Boo Boo.
My condolences to the family.
Peggy steward
August 24, 2019
To the Family: I send you condolences. I am proud to read of his life successes ! (Peggy French)
Deb Call
August 24, 2019
To Kelly's family- my sincere condolences for your loss. I knew him as a classmate At Chugiak High. I lost track after high school. He was always one of the good guys with a smile on his face.
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Susan Hutton
August 23, 2019
My dear is greatly missed. It hardly seems possible that he is gone. We had so many plans and dreams together. I know we will see each other again, soon.
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