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Lida Merculief Obituary
A visitation for family members will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E St. A service will follow at 3 p.m., with a reception after the service. She will be laid to rest at a later date.
Lida was born April 4, 1957, on St. George Island to Terenty Jay and Mary Jane Merculief.
"Lida was a loving mother and sister," her family wrote. "She will be greatly missed by her children, sisters and brothers. Lida was a fighter and didn't let anyone get her down. Not too long ago she said, 'I love my kids, sisters and brothers.' Lida, you're no longer in pain. May you rest in peace with the Lord. We love you; you'll always be in our thoughts and prayers."
Survivors include her children, Theodosy, Christopher and Theodore, all of Anchorage, and Crystal of Copper Center; companion, David Cheatam of Anchorage; siblings, Lillian and her husband Ernest Demoski of Wasilla; John and his wife Piama Merculief of St. Paul Island, Carl and his wife Louise Merculief of Anchorage, Terenty Merculief of Sitka, Ruby and her husband Warren Mituitnikof of Valdez, Alex Merculief of Anchorage, Luann "Golly" and her husband Phil Tuttle Sr. of Anchorage; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Theodosy; mom, Mary Jane; father, Terenty J.; and sister, Lorene "Baby" Bristol.
Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel, www.janssenfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lida Merculief
Doretha Cowan
April 27, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Golly Tuttle
April 27, 2011
Thank you to everyone who sends their condolences and caring thoughts. Lida will be greatly missed she is now at peace. With love Golly, Phil, & Sharlene Tuttle.
Agatha Rutka
April 27, 2011
Rest in Peace Lida.
Anna C Lestenkof
April 27, 2011
RIP Lida... Condolences to the family... You will be missed..
platonida Lekanof
April 27, 2011
My condolences to the family of lida Merculief... *Christ is risen!! "Memory Eternal "
Julia & Stacy Lestenkof
April 27, 2011
Lida, our Friend... We miss you already. I can just hear you saying, "Hhaa..don't worry about me, I'm fine!" And I know you are. Our prayers are with you and your family. We love you, Lida!!
cheryl clementson
April 27, 2011
Dear Golly,
I am so sorry to read of your sister's passing. She was way too young.
You are in my prayers.
Cheryl Clementson
Theresa & John Stepetin
April 26, 2011
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom & sister. Our prayers are with you. She will be missed. She was a fun,happy person to be around with.
Mary Lekanof
April 26, 2011
My late husband Flore Lekanof Sr knew Leda and her family from the 'cradle years' and on up. I first met her in the 1980's when Flore and I first visited St. George Island. The trips were to attend either board meetings or annual shareholder meetings. We had the most exciting visits and one of the highlights of our trips were the hours after dinner was served and then our young sons were put to bed. We would all meet at the Company House (where we were staying) and people would start to drift in and a card game of payute was begun. None of us complained of fatigue but the games would last till all hours. One year Leda joined us and what do you know -- she won the big pot of the night and I vividly remember her scooping up a table full of coin. Leda's mother and Flore were first cousins so there were many happy stories to share. Yes Leda did conduct herself well and she lived independently in Anchorage and kept up her contacts with the people from her 'hometown'. Memory Eternal.
ivette
April 26, 2011
God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily to found during distress. (Ps 46:1) my heart and prayer to your family
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