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Steven Cruikshank Obituary
A Celebration of Life with a potluck in honor of Steve will be held 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at St. David Episcopal Church - Mile 2.2 Wasilla Fishhook Road in Wasilla.
Steven was born February 28, 1952 in Portland, Oregon, son of Walter and Lorraine Cruikshank.
In 1960, Steve and his family traveled the Alcan Hwy to Fairbanks, and a few years later they moved to Anchorage. His family owned and operated the Anchorage Glass Company. He attended West High School and snow machined with the Midnight Sun Racing Team.
Steve embraced the Alaskan way of life having a great time sharing activities such as target practice, hunting, flying, boating, fishing, camping, photography, cooking excellent food, and scenic rides with his friends, family, and children. He was an avid truck enthusiast, and he rebuilt vehicles with friends and family.
Steve had a great spirit to be good to people, as well as a great gift for conversation. His true Sunday afternoon was spent with good friends and family, sharing great food, and watching a car race or a football game.
He will be greatly missed: he was a true man to his family and friends.
Steven is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lorraine "Rainy" Cruikshank; his son, Robert Steven "Little Robert"; granddaughter, Snowy Rose.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Ann of Wasilla, AK; daughter and son-law, Heather and Bob Doisher of Anchorage, AK; daughter, Christina L. Cruikshank of Illinois; daughter, Sophie R. Cruikshank of Palmer, AK; son, Christopher J. Cruikshank of Wasilla, AK; and son, Gunnar L. Cruikshank of Wasilla, AK; brother and sister in-law, Don and Linda Cruikshank of Oregon; sister and brother in-law, Carolee and Al Livingston of Mississippi. He is survived by one nephew, three nieces, and eight grandchildren. Steve is also survived by many family members in Fairbanks, Alaska and Wisconsin.
Arrangements were cared for by the Valley Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Lana Helgelien/Gundersen
February 16, 2013
Cruikshank Family, It has been so many years since we have seen any of you. We go back many many years when Wally and Lorraine were at Anchorage Glass. I grew up with CarolLee and Steve. My mother and I were just talking about all of you last week, wondering where all of you were living now. I even looked you up on Facebook and was intending on getting in touch with you. We were so shocked to read of Steve's passing in the paper yesterday. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We would love to hear from you CarolLee and Don. We are still living in Anchorage. My dad Newt passed away in 1999.
Love and Prayers to all of Steve's family.
Lana Helgelien Gundersen and Donnie Helgelien
February 16, 2013
Sorry for the loss. Will keep you in my prayers. May you draw close to God at this time.
Bill Bocast
February 15, 2013
I've known Steve since the good old days in Spenard. He and his family were always nice to me. He was a good guy and we'll miss him
February 15, 2013
So sorry to here about Steven it has been a long time since I saw Steven he was in our snowmachine club the Dirty Dozen. he was a good member and well liked by all. God bless you all.
Fuzzy Sprinkle President of the Dirty Dozen.
Lynn Harmon
February 15, 2013
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time in your life. We all yearn for better conditions. It's refreshing to know that God's word speaks of a time when all sorrows will be gone and that mankind will live in beautiful surroundings with nothing to fear.-Isaiah 65:17,21-24 will shed lite on this matter.
Kay-Marie Adkins
February 15, 2013
Alice - you may not remember me but I was the realtor who sold Walter's home in Bayshore and the one who bought that wonderful Piano which still lives with me (now in Vegas) Steven was a nice man - I had always wanted to connect up and say hi. I'm very sorry for your loss. Know that even a short meeting made a life time memory for me. Heal with loving thoughts.
Kay-Marie Adkins
Sabie Gurtler/Jervsjo
February 15, 2013
Sending Condolences to Alice. It has been a few years since I saw the Both of you and your Family.But think of you often.
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