Kenneth Halpin

Kenny Halpin crossed the valley to the other side.

He was born in Massachusetts to Charles and Pamelia. He and his brother, Charlie, were raised in MA. Kenny entered the Airforce as an atomic weapon's specialist.

In 1964, Kenny and his wife, Marge, traveled with their children from Massachusetts to Alaska. Year one was spent in Eagle River, followed by years on their homestead near Homer.

Kenny was a carpenter his first years in Alaska. In 1969 he began his fishing career, which spanned the rest of his life.

Kenny dedicated his life to studying God's word. For over forty years Kenny invested his time teaching and

serving at the Alaska Bible Institute.

In 1983 Kenny married Gail, whom he spent the remainder of his years with on the homestead.

Kenny is survived by his children: Terry Fourtner, Debby Rubey, Marie Fitts, Robert Fitts, Kenneth Halpin, Valerie Vogel, Vicki Garoutte and Mark Halpin, their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He's survived by his wife, Gail, her children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother and the mother of his eight children.

A memorial service was held in Homer.