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BORN
2008
DIED
2022
Gideon Behr Obituary
The oldest of seven children, Gideon was the joy and crown of his family, set apart from his siblings by his red hair and easy smile. Raised in the Bush of Alaska, he enjoyed God's creation with simplicity and purity of heart. He had a strong passion for hunting, trapping and fishing from an early age and embraced the Bush lifestyle wholeheartedly. He led a quiet life and liked to explore the woods and work with his hands, crafting primitive tools, making homemade bows and arrows fletched with feathers from birds he harvested. He enjoyed working with natural materials, making containers out of birch bark, weaving willow baskets and most recently a dugout canoe. He also had two dogs he cared for and used to check his trapline by dogsled.
Gideon was wise and mature beyond his years. He touched everyone he met with his lighthearted spirit and joy for life. He leaves a hole in the hearts of those he knew and will be missed every day.
Gideon is survived by his parents, Shawn and Nicole Behr, of the Nowitna River, and his siblings, Elias, Asa, Alice, Oren, Eva and Ember; Grandmother Lisa Behr, Aunt Macey (Mike) Messina and cousins Lucia, Mila and Ada; Grandparents Andre and Sheri Layral; Uncle Matthew Layral; and cousins Corbin, Caden and Bailey; as well as various other extended family.
Gideon was preceded in death by his grandfather, Milt Behr, and great-grandfather, Walter Wigger, both of Fairbanks.
Two services are planned to celebrate Gideon's life: in Fairbanks, Saturday, July 30, 4 p.m. at Shelter Bible Church, 2755 Horner Court, and in Manley Hot Springs, Saturday, Aug. 6, with a graveside service and potluck.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."
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Memories and Condolences
for Gideon Behr
Val Jimerson and Mike
September 17, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of this young and beautiful soul. I wish the family the best in these hard times.. I am from Ruby which is not far from your family resides. Please reach out we are your neighbors. We all care.
Donna Brady Robertson
August 3, 2022
Never met Gideon but grandpa Milt and others had told me about him. It is so sad for all of us to have lost someone with so much potential. The good memories do help and extra hugs and kisses for those remaining
Tori Tragis
August 1, 2022
My heart goes out to you all. I am so sorry.
david....."Doc" akin
July 31, 2022
rest in peace young man, your sun has set way too soon...
Joanna Kalkman and family
July 30, 2022
The light of Jesus is still shining through Gideon and his beautiful family.
Eric
July 29, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about this -- and yet feel so blessed to read about Gideon. I did not know him, but was honored to learn about him, and his love and embrace of life. Gideon is still impacting others -- and so is his family. Love and prayers from North Pole.
Barb Schneider
July 28, 2022
My heart breaks for the families related to Gideon. Although I never knew Gideon, I have known his grandmother since I was a kid. She spoke affectionately about all her grandchildren, and Gideon was no exception. I have been praying for the family/extended family during this very difficult time. I am grateful that Gideon and his immediate family knew Jesus. My husband and I continue to pray and extend our condolences. Barb (Boggess) & Perry Schneider.
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