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Molly Redman-Ahren Obituary
A memorial gathering will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 222643 Mirror Lake Drive in Chugiak.
Mrs. Redman-Ahren was born June 6, 1971, in Chelan, Wash., to Wendy and Bruce Redman. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
She moved to Alaska with her family in 1972. She lived in Fairbanks until 2000 and moved to Anchorage in 2001. She worked at Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union from 2001 until 2006, when she started working at AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union.
Her family wrote: "When Molly was 10, she started a business, 'Rent-a-Kid'. She secured neighborhood customers, lined up her friends as employees and handled 'being the boss' with talent and enthusiasm. Twenty-six years later, not much had changed.
"Molly cared deeply for people and she treated them well. In return, people cared deeply for her. She was the most loyal of friends and the most dedicated of mentors. Her gift was in seeing character and goodness and beauty even when others did not. She was appreciated as a friend, respected as a person, and admired as a leader.
"At home, Molly loved her family: her husband Anders, her parents, sisters and brothers and their families, her grandmother, and her many aunts, uncles and cousins. And also her dog, Oscar.
"She fished, hiked and traveled but was happiest with her family. She was a spectacular comet that sped too quickly through our sky. She will never be forgotten and will always be loved."
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Wendy Redman and Ralph Gabrielli of Fairbanks; father, Bruce Redman of Anchorage; husband, Anders Ahren of Anchorage; stepdaughter, Alena Ahren of Seattle, Wash.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ahnya Redman and Patrick Tobin of Morgantown, W.Va., Jenna Redman of Vancouver, Wash., Jennifer Gabrielli and Jeff Steber of Temecula, Calif., and Staale Gronningsaeter of Norway; brothers and sisters-in-law, Adam and Jarret Redman of Vancouver, Ralph and Tonja Gabrielli of Portland, Ore., and Lena Gronningsaeter of Norway; nephew, Elliott Tobin of Morgantown; niece, Abbey Steber of Temecula; father-in-law, Kjell Ahren of Sweden; and grandmother, Greta Griffiths of Chelan.
In lieu of flowers her family suggests contributions to the University of Alaska Foundation for the Molly Redman-Ahren Scholarship Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Molly Redman-Ahren
Sponsored by Wendy Redman & Ralph Gabrielli.
RC
November 16, 2024
Thinking of you; sweet, kind, funny, sassy, whip-smart-Molly. You burned bright - a radiance all yours, shared with many. You shine on, Molly, you shine on.
Jenna Redman
August 4, 2024
Still thinking of you Molly and missing our camping trips together. I wish you were here. I love you so much and know you have been watching over me all of these years. Love your sister, Jenna
June 6, 2021
Missing you on your Birthday Day..
Rl
June 6, 2021
Think of you on your Day..
June 6, 2020
Thinking of you on your birthday
Robert LaJiness
January 6, 2019
Thinking of You
wendy redman
March 7, 2015
My beautiful Molly...I miss you many times every day. Your loss doesn't ever get any easier...though I have learned to step around the gaping space you occupied .... most of the time. But sometimes I just fall in and lose myself in the sadness and deep loneliness. Life does go on...it's true, but it's greatly diminished without you. Love, mom
Peter Rutledge
September 7, 2011
I was flattened to hear of Molly's loss a few days ago. Ahnya, Wendy and I worked in the same building in the 1990's and I met Molly through Ahnya and became family friends attending Christmas gatherings, singng and eating and enjoying -35 F. Those Redman women are hardy. I can see them together in the kitchen whooping it up with Molly always laughing and all of them very animated and serious, probably never got a consensus on whatever they were dealing but laughter always won out. I believe Leonard of New York was at the Christmas Eve diners and I can visualize perfectly his story about Molly and the wagon.
I will never forget Molly.
My condolences to all.
Suzette Quinones
September 18, 2009
It has been now over two years...
I never could bring myself to write something about her and our relationship in this guest book because I never knew how to put it in words. The other night I accidentally broke the frame that holds our picture and realized again how much of an important person she was in my life and how much I truly miss her. I wish I could give her another hug, call/e-mail her, have lunch or dinner and spend hours at a restaurant or just come over to her and Anders' house and play with Oscar while we do something on the computer and just talk. Molly - I love you and am so thankful to have had you in my life. You were such an influential person in helping me to become the person I am today and I will never forget the things you taught me and all of the memories we shared. I miss you so much.
Lisa (Ha'o) Kaanoi
April 9, 2008
I just found out about Molly from a mutual classmate, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. We shall be reassured that she is watching over all of us now me ke aloha (with love).
Robert LaJiness
October 12, 2007
I had just recently been think of Molly often and wonderinging how she was doing. I started looking for a way to contact her online.. i just had a weird felling one day...thee next day I read the paper and fell to my feet.. The rush of emotions and feeling's I can not describe. I have always loved molly and will until the end of time. I know she is in a better place now and looking down on us with the smile and love she had. I'll miss her even more now knowing I'lll have 2 wait 2 catch up with her .. but it's a day I will look foward 2 in my heart....
Charla Ranch
September 12, 2007
We will always remember.
Tara (Flanagan) Johnson
September 9, 2007
A group of us just recently were talking about the people we missed from Faribanks that we must make contact with and Molly was at the top of the list. It makes me realize now how important it is to do that, and how sad I am that I didn't. Molly was always a ray of sunshine, full of fun and laughter, and a great partner in adventure. What a beautiful, intelligent, and vivacious human being. My deepest condolences to Molly's family. I know how much I will miss her presence here. I will always think of Molly's sparkle and it will make me smile.
Forrest Long
September 7, 2007
Heaven is a brighter place with Molly residing there. It's been years since I last had contact with her, but I found myself sharing funny stories about her just one month ago. Thank you for sharing her with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Kim Radman (Tanner)
August 30, 2007
Beautiful, sweet, silly Molly will be so missed. It had been since High school since I had last seen her, but she was such a fun loving person and will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to the family. We all loved her and she will forever be in our hearts.
Brandon Ryans
August 28, 2007
I was shocked and deeply saddened, to hear this news. Even though we had lost contact over the years, I thought of Molly often....and each time...it put a smile on my face.
My heart goes out to the friends and family.
Kelsea, Josh & Hayley Horner
August 24, 2007
I believe that Molly touched every single person that she came in contact with. She always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes when children came around. Molly was my supervisor at Denali but a friend first and foremost. We would have "Girl's Night" at my house and laugh all night long. When my daughter was born and I brought her into the credit union to visit I think she was more excited than me. I will miss her and hope to see her again in another place. Our prayers to her family and friends.
Nicky Bennett
August 21, 2007
It’s hard to think of my childhood without thinking of Molly. I think of the many days we spent running wild around The University swimming in the water fountains, running down empty hallways and classrooms, buying terrible food in the cafeteria and pretending to be 20 years older than we were. Molly was the friend who dared me to try new things, take risks and have new adventures. She was the light that I wished I could be and I was just happy to bask in her glow. I took all of those wonderful parts of Molly into my adulthood and hold our childhood memories dear to my heart.
Melanie Brewer
August 21, 2007
To all of Molly's family, I am so, so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember her as a fun-loving, sparkling little girl with a big smile and an highly developed sense of mischief. I can see from all that everyone has written that she grew to be an amazing woman with a great spirit. My heartfelt sympathies are with you.
Jill Bennett
August 21, 2007
Oh Molly, so bright and lively bouncing around with panty hose on your head and making up plays and amusements. A unique child in every sense of the word and so much to contribute to the world. I am devastated.
Bennie Colbert
August 20, 2007
Wendy,
I would like to offer my Deapest Condolences. As a schoolmate and a friend Mollys infectious smile will be missed but, not forgotten. My prayers are with you and the family
Jim Vande Voorde
August 20, 2007
Bruce, Wendy, Anders
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Robi Craig
August 18, 2007
In high school Molly was a year younger and about a decade more mature. Molly was nothing less than radiant, nothing short of brilliant. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who loves Molly. Love never ends.
Debbie Lundberg (LaJiness)
August 18, 2007
Dearest Wendy and family~
I will always hold a huge place in my heart for your daughter, her bright smile, her laugh. She will be greatly missed and my thoughts are with you in this time of need.
I know she is soaring the heaven's above us all and lending her heart and soft hands.
She was a blessing and a gift to all of us.
Alaways
Jackie Tanksley
August 17, 2007
My deepest sympathies to Molly's family - this is such a tragic loss. She will always be alive in our memories and continue to be an inspiration to many. Molly's professionalism, dedication, and loyalty was beyond measure. Thank you Molly for touching my life.
Phillip Harrington
August 17, 2007
What I know of Molly has come from my low orbit around Wendy and Ralph. From this vantage point over the years, I’ve been able to witness how much Wendy and Ralph love Molly (and all of their children). I also saw the earth stop cold last Friday and it broke my heart.
Kara Clapp
August 16, 2007
Wow. Much, much too soon. In times like these we often wish we would have done more – called more often, written more often, seen each other more often, but I can say, if there was ever a friend you wished you could have had, it was Molly. There truly isn't a moment - in good times or bad- that I would give up. She was honest, tough, thoughtful, strong-willed, gorgeous (inside and out), and admirable. Traits we should all aspire to have.
Wendy, Ahnya & Ralph – She admired you all and knew how much you all loved her, don't ever question that for a moment.
Wendy, when I put my son to sleep tonight I could only think of how it feels to be a mother. Molly loved you times infinity.
Ahnya, luckily Molly was tall, because her eyes couldn't have looked up to you anymore than they did.
Ralph, Molly respected everything about you and your character and loved you very much.
To the family members that I never met...we were all lucky to have shared her presence and to be able to share her in our memories.
Personally, I don't believe anyone is ever gone. We'll all just see her later.
To BB – you'll always be in my thoughts and heart and there isn't a candle that can do you justice – LA
Saundra Greenwald
August 16, 2007
I will always remember Molly as a genuinely wonderful person and coworker who shared my birth date (Month and Day). Although we weren't close, we always gave each other good wishes on our special day. For some reason I can't define, Molly has always been a special person to me. God bless you and your family, Molly.
Blaze Bell
August 16, 2007
I miss you so much Molly. I admired you from day 1 and I will cherish the emails and up-lifting words you had for me for the rest of my life. And you have truly inspired me to be the young woman you see me as. In your absence I will live the life you so passionately wanted for me. I miss you.
Lynne Gabrielli
August 16, 2007
When I first met Molly, she was just a kid. She had such a great laugh that I called her "chipmunk" and never forgot it. It was a bright and energetic laugh that embraced the moment and lit up the whole house. As a teenager, I was struck by her caring personality and the gentle nature she displayed while playing with our one year old daughter. She was so easy to be with. I would say that she was just great company - the kind of company that could never wear out her welcome. Still fun, she was now wonderful to talk with and very giving and loving. Then, we visited Molly and Anders a few years ago, they were both the most gracious host and hostess. They let us pile into their home as if it were our own. Molly was still making me laugh as she told camping stories. She was as kind hearted as ever and never let us know how much we probably did put her out (Anders, too)! I remember wishing I had more time with her those few days. Her loss is very painful all across the country from Alaska to New York. We seriously grieve for Anders, Wendy and Ralph, Bruce, Ahnya and Patrick, Ralph and Tonya, Jennifer and Jeff, Alena, Grammy Greta, grandparents and spouses. She touched us all.
diane ross
August 16, 2007
Anders / Bruce:
So sorry of your loss. Will be praying for you. Diane Ross, ERA Aviation
Lee
August 16, 2007
Molly always placed others' needs above her own. You will live forever in our hearts. I feel blessed to have known you.
Cody Downs
August 16, 2007
Dearest Molly,
What a difference two years make. Thanks for always going to bat for me in all of my darkest times financially in the time I knew you at Denali Alaskan. My deepest condolences to the Ahren and Redman family during this untimely loss.
Heather Johnson (Laursen)
August 15, 2007
To the Redman and Ahren families,
My heart goes out to you all at this time. Molly was such a wonderful friend all through high school, and as I pulled out my old albums today I was reminded of just how energetic, fun, kind hearted and loved she was! I am sorry I was not able to make it to her service however, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss and think of Molly often.
Jamie Lindemann
August 15, 2007
Molly was one of the first people that I met when I moved to Alaska and we really had a great time together. I enjoyed her positive attitude and fun spirit, she will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Sarah Lambert
August 15, 2007
Wendy
I have such fond memories of Molly and the summer she spent with us in New York. Please know that you and your family are much in my thoughts. Love to you.
Bobbi Bruno
August 15, 2007
Wendy, Wendy, Wendy,
I have such wonderful memories of that vibrant child of yours in her youth. She was the mini queen on campus.
The Bruno's all have Molly stories. Who could forget her? Even Mom remembers talking with you about Molly and Anya at the airport while we all waited for Michelle Bartlett and Tom to arrive with the baby.
She was a special being in the world, your girl.
Do you feel her?
I'll hold you in my heart.
Sharleen Quinones
August 15, 2007
I will never forget the day I told Molly "do you know you have a specific way that you comb your hair with your pick?" She looked at me and with this shocked face and said no?!? I showed her 2 to the left 2 to the right and 2 picks to puff out your bangs and we laughed for days. I will never forget the wonderful things Molly did for me and my family. She pushed me to continue to grow in my career and I thank her everyday for all she's done. She was a beautiful Barbie Doll, generous, and has a smile to light up a room any day! My condolences go out to her family. You are all in my prayers.
Drena McIntyre
August 15, 2007
Dear Wendy, Ralph and Family.
Our love and thoughts are with you all.
Drena, Brad, and Family
Leonard John Bruno
August 15, 2007
I am unable to think about Molly without the memory of her at age 5 or 6 plotting and executing her escape from the UAF Daycare Center. Molly announced to the other children that anyone who wanted to join her in escaping could do so, but only if they ran really really fast. In a red “radio flyer” wagon little Molly got a running start and jumped on the wagon with a number of other faculty kids trailing behind her. Everyone was yelling and screaming and excited and having a great time! Later that afternoon over juice and cookies she told us all that her escape would have been perfect if the wagon went faster. Then she asked if she could try it again the next day. Even then, I think, none of us could say “no” to Molly. We told her it would be fine for her to escape again anytime she wanted to.
Years later she and her sister came to visit me in New York City. By then she was a young woman. Smart, beautiful, energetic and so much fun to be around. I worked at Columbia University at the time and when she visited me on campus, everyone she encountered wanted to know who she and her sister were.
Although I have not seen her in many years, Molly is fixed in my mind clearly and with great affection. My heart is heavy over the loss of such a unique person. I send armfuls of love to her family. To Wendy and Ralph and Ahnya, come to New York soon. I wanna hug you all and not leg go.
Sent with the condolences of my family,
Leonard John Bruno
Elizabeth Andrews
August 15, 2007
My most sincere sympathy to Molly's family and friends on her passing. Though I didn't have the chance to know Molly as an adult, she brought much joy, laughter, and fun to us as a youngster during various outings and sleepovers with our kids. I hold those memories with me.
Jan Campbell
August 14, 2007
Molly was indeed a beautiful woman who I had the honor of knowing. Her outer beauty was more than matched by her inner beauty. She is missed. Molly, wherever you are, know that you are loved.
Michelle Renfrew
August 14, 2007
Wendy, Ralph, Anders and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Molly was such an influence in my life. She was a mentor, "big sister" and friend. I loved her and will treasure the many memories we shared over the years. She was an angel who touched my life and many others. She left us far too soon and will be sorely missed.
Miranda Wright
August 14, 2007
Wendy and Ralph, my deepest sympathy on your loss.
David and Marilyn Guttenberg
August 14, 2007
To Molly's family and friends, with our most sincere wishes, We will always remember Molly as someone whose smile could light up the whole world. Our thoughts are with you.
DeAnna Ellestad
August 14, 2007
I am so sorry about the loss of Molly. I remember her as a darling little girl. My deepest sympathies are extended to Molly's family and friends.
Sincerely,
Mark Cravens
August 14, 2007
Wendy, My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your beloved family. May Molly be remembered in the hearts of those she came in contact with.
Susannah Gardner
August 14, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. I went to West Valley with Molly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Susannah Gardner (Sims)
Jim and Beth Sampson
August 14, 2007
Dear Wendy, Ralph and Ahren Families -
Beth and I wish to extend to you our sincerest condolences in the loss of Molly. Our prayers are with you all.
Jim and Beth Sampson
Judy Erikson
August 14, 2007
To Anders and Bruce my heart goes out to you both and all your family members at this time.
Judy Erikson
(Retired Era Manager)
Atlanta, Georgia
Nathan Mckay
August 14, 2007
Molly, as a child, I am sure it was said of you the world wasn't ready for a girl like you. Now regretfully, I must say, the world wasn't ready to see you go. God Bless you Molly, and God Bless you Anders
Kasha Clark
August 14, 2007
Molly is one of the greatest people that I’ve ever known. Always putting the needs of others before herself and making everyone feel important. Her charisma, her spirit, her smile, her laugh was contagious. I’m so grateful that she touched my life and that we shared so many great memories. She taught me so much. She was my mentor.
I’m saddened by our loss and that I am unable to physically be there for her memorial – please know that my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with all who loved Molly during this time. She will be missed so much by so many.
Charles E. Gibson
August 14, 2007
Wendy and Ralph, Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your beloved extended family. With warmest personal regards, Chuck Gibson and John Sackett.
Naomi Vanover
August 14, 2007
Molly was always there for support and a shoulder to cry one.
She was so full of energy, and could light up the room with her smile as soon as she stepped in it. I feel privileged to have had my life touched by her.
Trisha Knox
August 14, 2007
Molly was truly a great friend & an amazing inspiration in my life. She was THE MOST COMFORTING woman thru so many life trials with me, and was one of the first to witness the birth of my son. My heart breaks for Andres and I will keep the family in my prayers for strength and comforting. Molly will forever be a piece of my heart that I will never let go of!
Dianne Taylor
August 14, 2007
To the Redman and Ahren families: our prayers are with you. The comet that sped too quickly by is now brightening heaven's sky.
Dianne Taylor and George Riley
Rachel Spicer
August 14, 2007
My commiseration goes out to the all those that were blessed to know Molly. She was an amazing woman that I will miss immensely. Molly was a person that I looked up to for my own career choices and benefited from as a friend. I will truly miss you "Miss Molly"...
My deepest sympathy goes to Anders, Alena and all of Molly's family and friends.
Friend and Co-worker,
Tamara Vance
August 14, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss, Molly gave me ambition to be the best at what I could be, she was the person I talked to the first day at Denali and she walked me to where I was to be and introduced me to everyone, she always had a warm welcome and always spoke no matter if it was just passing in the hall. She was a good person.
Mel Kokinda
August 14, 2007
Molly's bright smile and caring heart will never be forgotten. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Richard Holden
August 14, 2007
Wendy, dear. Your loss and Ralph's is shared by many. One can easily remember the cheer that Molly spread all around her, even to those of us who encountered her spirit only occasionally.
Richard
Kelli Archer
August 14, 2007
Molly always was so grateful when I helped her at work. She always encouraged me and always let me know that I am good at my job. She was always kind. Molly had the biggest and brightest personality, someone you always just wanted be around. She was so much fun, always so happy to be with friends. I will always remember what a kind a caring person Molly always was to myself and to others.
Ruth DeCamp
August 14, 2007
Dear Wendy and family, I send you my heart-felt sympathy for this terrible loss.
Bob Miller
August 14, 2007
Wendy, Ralph and Ahnya, please know that your grief is very deeply shared. Please convey to your entire family my profound sympathy and warmest wishes.
Michelle Middleton
August 13, 2007
Molly will be truly missed. My sympathies and prayers are with you.
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