Logan Garth Ricketts passed away Feb. 10, 2016.
Logan was born in Medford, Oregon, on April 26, 1967, to Ronald and Beverly Ricketts. Logan moved with his family to Fairbanks in 1968, where he remained a lifelong resident. His early years were preoccupied with eating candy, listening to KISS and learning how to play guitar. Logan was also active in alpine ski racing throughout his life, as both a competitor and a coach.
He graduated from Lathrop High School, and attended college at Southern Oregon State College and UAF. After college, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to form Interior AK Adventures, which specialized in guided fishing trips throughout the state. An accomplished guide, Logan was known by his clients for his strict adherence to maintaining pristine Alaskan lands, as well as his culinary and mixologist skills.
What will be remembered most, however, was his engaging personality and exceptional skill as a fisherman. He had few equals on the water, and was quick to offer advice to anyone in need. In addition to his guide business, Logan formed an alliance with Mok Kumagai, and together they built the Aurora Borealis Lodge which continues to host visitors from around the world. In 2007, Logan was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
For the remainder of his life, Logan persevered with great strength and courage, always planning for the future and never losing sight of having a good time with others. Friends and family accompanied him on trips to Whistler, Cancun, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, and of course, numerous fishing trips throughout Alaska. The family is forever grateful to the many friends who accompanied him on those trips. The family would especially like to acknowledge the unwavering love and support from Mok and Akiko Kumagai, for which our thanks cannot be adequately expressed.
Logan is survived by his mother, Beverly; five brothers, Mike, Kevin and Matt Ricketts, and Jay and Craig Stuart; three sisters, Mary Seifert, Clare Jaramillo and Samantha Watnes; and his loyal 4-legged companion, Sitka.
A celebration of life is scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight March 12 at the Fairbanks Curling Club.
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Published by Daily News-Miner on Feb. 23, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Logan Ricketts

30 Entries

Jay Stuart

February 11, 2020

Can believe it's been 4 years little brother....miss you terribly.
You are loved.

Coleen McBirney

February 17, 2019

Say hello to my Dad friend!

Vicky Roche nee Farrell

November 10, 2016

Love you Logan...you will be missed but one day you can take us all along the trails you've explored in Heaven and show us the best places to fish...until then...

Lisa Jones

March 31, 2016

Logan was a stellar Mountain Host in Whitefish, Montana where he met many lifelong friends. My sympathy to all his friends and family. To a life well lived and to his amazing strength of spirit, here's to you Logan!

March 9, 2016

Missing you so much already! Love the memories you left our family! So many fun times shared !! Love, Auntie Ann

Heide Hudson (Banks)

March 9, 2016

I feel blessed to have shared many great times with Logan as kids and adults. What a champion of life he was. He will forever be remembered and the memories cherished.

Moving on and moving up buddy...

Michelle Entringer

March 3, 2016

The world lost a wonderful man! I had the honor of meeting Logan about 20 years ago. He was a joy to be around. He had an incredible zest for life, always positive and smiling. I am lucky to have crossed paths with such a wonderful person!

Katie Shira

February 29, 2016

I have so fondly remember the day, skiing the big slopes of Anchorage, a young tow-headed blonde boy said he didn't know how to ride the chair lift. I talked him through getting on and riding to the top of Alyeska or Arctic Valley (I can't remember which). Oops, I forgot to tell him how to get off the chair. I skied off the ramp and looked at him, horrified for a moment, before yelling, "Jump Off!!!" Which he did with confidence and glee. We giggled and off he skied, leaving me in the dust trying to catch up to him. Never could...

Logan, hope the slopes you are skiing now are deep powder and the sun is shining on the tracks you leave. God bless.

Rachel

February 29, 2016

May the memory of your loved one bring you comfort. May you find comfort in the words found at Philippians 21:4

February 29, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dave Carlstrom

February 28, 2016

Bev... my condolences to you on Logan's passing... so glad that "by chance" we ran into you and Logan on arrival at the airport last Thanksgiving eve. Blessings to you and your family.

Gena Lee

February 26, 2016

Logan was a first boyfriend to me....more friend really. He came over for Easter one year and coming up from down stairs...my father looked over at him as we reached the top of the landing and he said to Logan " sir" and Logan saluted him. My dad always remembered that...even in his old years. It made him laugh every time. I seen Logan many years later and help him lay a few rows of flooring at the lodge...his outlook on life was amazing. You will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers go to the Ricketts family.

Gena (Gackstetter) Lee

Dawn Colston

February 25, 2016

Logan's infectious smile will forever live on! I will never forget being the new kid in AK during our early years and Logan & his buddies were always welcoming. Incredible memories shared & experienced growing up. His spirit and ambition shined over all of us. It was fun to watch his adventures through life.

Until we see each other again...RIP ole friend!

Corinna Barno

February 25, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. I will always remember his great smile in the halls at Lathrop. He will be missed. I'm so glad I had a chance to know him. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Kristi Schoenleber

February 25, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of such a loving son and a friend to so many. He will always be remembered for his beautiful smile that matched his beautiful heart. I was lucky to have shared time with him. With sympathy, Kristi

February 25, 2016

What a beautiful and amazing man with so many accomplishments in his short life! Will remember your amazing smile with the quirk to it !! Bob and I visited Mom, Dad and YOU in Fairbanks long ago and you took us on a guide trip down your Alaska waters. It was like day lite and 10 pm. Wonderful memories!! Thank you !!! LOVE you forever!!

February 25, 2016

I'm so very sorry for your loss Aunt Bev. I remember Logan as a child, wish I had known him as an adult
Prayers and love being sent!
Tracy (Stuart) Byers

Claudia Steinke

February 24, 2016

I met Logan when staying at Aurora Borealis Lodge in 2012 and 2014. Though our visits were brief, it was obvious he was a very caring person who was loved by many. I am sure he is remembered by visitors around the world.

To Logan's family and friends, I am so sorry for your great loss.

February 24, 2016

My son Jeff Hansen and Logan were high school buddies. I always enjoyed when he came to the house and he and Jeff would have a jam session. He was such a gentleman and so much fun to be around. I will never forget their goofy air guitar routine. My deepest sympathy to his family, though he can no longer physically be with us, the joy of knowing him is written in our heart.

JP Hoff

February 24, 2016

Logan took us on an unforgettable four day trip down the Gulkana River. We had our camera crew from Fox 7 (Matt Want) on board and a couple of Radio and TV guys from Oregon. Never laughed so hard for four day's strait and Logan made it one of the best experiences in Alaska I have ever had and I have been exploring Alaska for over 35 years. There is actually a screenplay written that was inspired by that trip but has yet to be produced, written by(Brad Douglas). Logan was just cool, and we all wanted to be his friend. I hope to float the Gulkana this summer from the lake to Sourdough and stay at the same spots in memory of Logan.

Quick story,,, I will never forget him calling out a pair of very expensive sunglasses one of the lower 48 guys brought just for that trip, Logan said said "ahh those are nice" in response to the guy showing them off to everyone, Logan then responded, "are these polarized?" the guy said no. Logan slowly responded by handing them back to him and saying with his smirk, "hmmm, practically worthless" We all buckled over with laughter. It's a one liner about non polarized sunglasses on a fishing trip my whole family still uses today.

Andrew Reece

February 24, 2016

So sorry to hear of Logan passing on. What a long fight.

We worked together one summer years ago and we would go fishing after work. He had a canoe strapped to the roof of what I believe was his parents Volvo.

February 24, 2016

Logan was our neighbor on Lignite Ave when he was a little boy. We loved seeing him at our door. Such a fun loving cheerful little kid. He appeared one Christmas Eve took one look at our Christmas tree (. First one we ever bought our kids raised $ for it. They were sick of our "cat spruces" cut down in back woods). His comment which we remember to this day "that tree looks just like Fat Albert ". He certainly lived a full and adventuresome life. ALS Is a horrible desease. We are saddened to hear he was stricken with it.

Bob, Lee, Matt, Joe and Kris Hearn

E Buchanan

February 23, 2016

Such a shock to read this. I remember Logan from school days, long ago. Condolences to his family.

Anne Davidson

February 23, 2016

Logan, You will be missed and are much loved. RIP my friend, ❤ Anne

Mark Woodke

February 23, 2016

Deepest condolences to the Ricketts family.
Love, Mark & Diane Woodke

Julie Saupe

February 23, 2016

My condolences to Logan's family. The photo so perfectly captures Logan's energy and warm spirit.

Cliff Travis

February 23, 2016

It's sad to see such a vibrant, lively soul leave us so soon. I feel like he could have done so much more had he the time. And we all would have benefitted. Logan - you will be missed.

Melina Westall

February 23, 2016

It is with the deepest sympathy that my heart goes out to Logan's family. Logan was a vibrant light in this world that will be missed dearly. I will never forget how much fun it was to fish with him on the Chena, the Situk, Willow Creek and our many Gulkana trips. He will forever be in my heart. God Bless.

Jody Hassel

February 23, 2016

Logan's trendsetting genius affected us Hamilton Acres kids from the start at Nordale where we gleaned an early appreciation of KISS, corduroy bell bottoms, and ski culture from him. Logan's charm, humor, and infectious zeal for life and adventure live on, and I will see him smiling across the slopes whenever I am out in the alpines.

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