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William Thorvald Kaas

1948 - 2019

William Thorvald Kaas obituary, 1948-2019

BORN

1948

DIED

2019

William Kaas Obituary

William "Bill" Kaas was born in Richland, Wash., in 1948. He graduated from Col High in 1967. He proudly served in the Air Force from 1968-1972, and then moved to Anchorage, Alaska. He worked at the Anchorage Police Department from 1973-2009, were he was a Sergeant for many of those years. He had a profound devotion to the police profession and the brothers and sisters he served with. Being a "daddy" was one of his proudest accomplishments and he was an incredible father and husband. He recently moved to St. George, Utah, where he suffered numerous health issues and passed away. He will be missed for eternity. A celebration of life will be held in Alaska in June 2019.
Bill was preceded in death his father, George Kaas; his mother, Helen Pyle Kaas; and his sister, Dawn Manis. He is survived by his wife, Jean Mills; daughters, Kellie Kaas, Michelle Coffman, Renae Kaas and Lynsey Kaas; sisters, Karen Foster and Sharon Demiter; and brother, Steve Kaas. He had eight grandchildren: James, Kailyn, Tyler, Whitley, Trinitie, Karter, Bella and Jaxx.
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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Mar. 3, 2019.

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March 11, 2019

Bill was a great officer/Sgt.I worked with him until I retired in 1986. Another Great Loss who will be missed. Retired Sgt.John Liba.

Scott Lofthouse

March 11, 2019

I enjoyed getting to know you as a supervisor and a friend. You will be missed. God bless you and yours.

Pat Mulligan

March 6, 2019

We know that Billy is playing ball in heaven with friends. So many great memories..pat mulligan

March 4, 2019

Maxine Farrell we met in 1972 in the Academy and remained friends through the years. God bless heaven awaits you.

Sandra "Sam" Amman

March 3, 2019

So sorry to hear this. I worked with Bill at Anchorage PD from 1990 to 2002.. he was a great Sergeant. Prayers for all of his family

Margie Tidwell

March 3, 2019

Heaven must have had an opening. He definitely was a good guy. My heart goes to his wife Jean.

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Michael Russell

March 3, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

March 3, 2019

Our families spent so many years together raising our kids. We all have cherished memories of the times together softball games, skiing, the condo, the cabin. I smile thinking of Don and Bill hanging out together in heaven smiling down on all of us.

Kristy Terzi

March 3, 2019

Rest easy Officer Kaas. My Dad, James A. Milne always enjoyed being your APD brother. Together again, may the stories of the good ol' days flow up in heaven. God Bless.

March 3, 2019

So long "Cowboy" you gave it a good ride......
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Warren

March 3, 2019

A good man with a quick wit and smile. I always enjoyed his company.

C.E

February 28, 2019

May the God of all comfort give the family and friends the strength needed during this difficult time.

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