Charlotte Grace Gill

Charlotte Gill passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at the age of 92, at Marlow Manor Assisted Living in the arms of one of the staff.

She was born in Oregon City, Oregon on August 6, 1933 to Charles and Isabella Gill and joined her sister, Janeece. Her early years were enriched by outdoor activities, active participation in school and church programs; she graduated from Oregon City High School in 1951. After graduating Charlotte was deeply involved in the First United Methodist young adult group and cared for her mother, who succumbed to cancer when Charlotte was 20 years old.

Following her mother's passing, Charlotte relocated to Portland and worked various jobs before settling on a position with Wausau Insurance Co., a worker's compensation provider. She maintained her passion for the outdoors, joining Mazamas, a Portland-based outdoor recreation and environmental nonprofit. Charlotte was employed by Wausau Insurance and later relocated to Kalispell, Montana, where her affinity for the mountains led her to train as a wilderness rescue volunteer.

Charlotte first visited Alaska on a two-week Yukon River canoeing expedition and returned the following year as the cook for the group. Her connection to Alaska continued, and she was subsequently transferred there with Wausau Insurance. Anchorage remained her home until her passing.

Charlotte was a long-term member of First Presbyterian Church, serving on numerous committees and as clerk of session for many years. She played handbells, volunteered in the church office, and for anything else that was needed. Charlotte dedicated significant time visiting homebound members of her faith community and cherished the music featured during worship services.

Charlotte was a very giving person who spent years volunteering in Anchorage including over 30 years at the Log Cabin Visitors Center and was an original member of Ushering in the Arts for the Performing Arts Center. She gave her time to the Food Bank of Alaska, Emergency Cold Weather Shelter for Families, Beans' Café, Habitat for Humanity and the Senior Center.

When not volunteering, Charlotte enjoyed exploring all that Alaska had to offer. She loved music and didn't miss many of the Sitka Music Festival concerts in Anchorage. Charlotte had a mind of her own, quick wit, and sense of humor that her friends will miss.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. In honor of Charlotte's love for music, the service will include music from the church choirs, individual musicians, and youth participants. Donations in memory of Charlotte may be made to the music fund at First Presbyterian Church.