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Paul Everett Thurston-Hicks
1949 - 2017
BORN
1949
DIED
2017
Paul Thurston-Hicks Obituary
He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Hicks; and his brother, Lyle Hicks.
He is survived by his beloved wife and son, Alisabeth and Parker Thurston-Hicks, of Fairbanks; daughter and grandson, Angela Gonzalez-Hicks and Azaiah Hall, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; mother, Shirley Schoonover, of Machesney Park, Illinois; sister, Judy (Richard) Evans, of Roscoe, Illinois; sister, Gail (Steve) Czyzewski, of Winnebago, Illinois; sister, Dona (Billy) Leach, of Texas City, Texas; brother, Douglas (Connie) Hicks, of Rockford, Illinois; sister, Glenda (Jim) Watson, of Machesney Park, Illinois; and sister, Nola (Ian) Serrano, of Rockford, Illinois; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their children.
Paul was an Air Force veteran and Commendation Medal recipient. He was a man of many skills and talents who had a sharp mind, especially for anything mechanical. He had an eye for beauty that was evident in his photography. His breadth of knowledge on a wide variety of topics, from the sciences to the arts, was admirable. He had a deep love of nature and it was the fulfillment of his long-held dream to establish his last home in Alaska. He will be deeply missed.
Private services will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, in Fairbanks, in addition to a remembrance this summer in his home state of Illinois. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the educational charity or foundation of your choice in his memory.
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Memories and Condolences
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Louise Delgado
February 9, 2017
My dearest Alisabeth, I am profoundly sad to hear of your loss. Losing a husband is beyond a grief that I share with you. I only wish for you to hold dear all the memories that you had together. We grieve with you, from all of your former teammates at West Central, dab SolvistaHealth.
Cindy Bergeson
February 7, 2017
Dear Dr. Thurston-Hicks:
Just like the warmth and radiance of a beautiful flame, the ever-presence of those whom you have loved and lost, will forever glow brightly in your heart. Thinking of you.
Cindy Bergeson
February 6, 2017
Dear Dr. Thurston-Hicks:
I just want to say that I am so very moved and humbled by your incredibly generous spirit at this time. Sending lots of love to you and Parker, and prayers for comfort and peace.
Violet and Tim Mills
February 6, 2017
Ours thoughts are with you and all his children. He was an inspiration catching the beauty in nature on his camera, a cook/baker with no fear of new recipes, he took time to talk to you the individual and always left you with a uplifted feeling, his stories were superb with details that transported you to the moment and his smile lit up his face - very genuine with deep creases. Tim and I enjoyed our visits and following your life here in Alaska. I'm glad to have started our story of friendship in Colorado...way back before even Parker started his story. With Love and Friendship. . Always
Tom and Becky Shankland
February 6, 2017
Alisabeth and Parker,
We are thinking of you in your beautiful Alaska, enjoying the outdoors that you shared with Paul. We hope for healing.
Pimmy Nieuwolt
February 5, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you all. May God comfort you in this hard time.
Don Roberts
February 5, 2017
Want to tell your whole family how sorry we are. Glad that we got to visit the last time Paul was in town to see his mom. We had a heck of a time back in the day hanging out. We will miss him greatly.
Bobbi and Rocky Janiro
February 5, 2017
Dr. Thurston-Hicks, we are deeply sorry for your and your son's loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and wishing strength for you both. Bobbi and Rocky Janiro
Karen Stomberg
February 5, 2017
Dear Dr. Thurston-Hicks, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Sending warm thoughts your way, with hopes for peace and solace for you and your family.
Larry Gray
February 5, 2017
I feel fortunate to have gotten to spend time with Paul. He was inspiring in his breadth of knowledge about stuff that mattered to me. I appreciated his quiet powerful presence, a good sense of humor, love of the great outdoors and his love for Alisabeth and Parker. I feel for Alisabeth and Parker in their time of grief, and will always maintain fond memories of time spent with them.
Larry Gray
February 5, 2017
I feel fortunate to have spent time with Paul and his knowledge and interest in mechanics, fishing, photography, his appreciation for nature and outdoor activities...inspiring. I got to experience his kindness, powerful and quiet nature, good sense of humor and witnessed his love for Alisabeth and Parker. I feel for Alisabeth and Parker in their time of grief while maintaining fond memories of time spent with them that I will always have.
Dona Leach
February 5, 2017
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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