William "Billy" Buck, 90. passed away August 1, 2011, at Divine Mercy Assisted Living Home.
William was born April 17, 1921 in Shaktoolik, Alaska
A lifelong Alaskan, who served his country with honor. He was a member of the Alaska Scouts, infamously known as Castner's Cutthroats. The scouts fought in the Aleutian Campaign from 1941 to 1943, defending the islands from Japanese occupation during World War II. Japanese forces occupied Attu and Kiska in an attempt to control the north Pacific. The scouts gathered intelligence to help the United States eject enemy forces out of Alaska.
William lived many years in Glenallen, Alaska. He loved to garden, fish and hunt. He had a cabin in Chitina and a fishwheel on the Chitina River that he built himself. William was an expert carver, he made beautiful artwork from wood and ivory.
William is survived by his wife, Millie Buck, in Anchorage; daughter Loretta Sternbach; grandson William Buck and wife Shanika; great grandson Jayden in Glenallen; a brother Louie Kost in Nome, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor. William is remembered fondly by all who met him.
Memorial Service for William Buck is Saturday August 6 at 1 p.m. at The Alaska Native Heritage Museums, Athabascan Ceremonial House, 8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, Alaska.
Reception/potluck following service.
Please remember him as a great man and hero, and honor his service and dedication to this country.
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William was born April 17, 1921 in Shaktoolik, Alaska
A lifelong Alaskan, who served his country with honor. He was a member of the Alaska Scouts, infamously known as Castner's Cutthroats. The scouts fought in the Aleutian Campaign from 1941 to 1943, defending the islands from Japanese occupation during World War II. Japanese forces occupied Attu and Kiska in an attempt to control the north Pacific. The scouts gathered intelligence to help the United States eject enemy forces out of Alaska.
William lived many years in Glenallen, Alaska. He loved to garden, fish and hunt. He had a cabin in Chitina and a fishwheel on the Chitina River that he built himself. William was an expert carver, he made beautiful artwork from wood and ivory.
William is survived by his wife, Millie Buck, in Anchorage; daughter Loretta Sternbach; grandson William Buck and wife Shanika; great grandson Jayden in Glenallen; a brother Louie Kost in Nome, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor. William is remembered fondly by all who met him.
Memorial Service for William Buck is Saturday August 6 at 1 p.m. at The Alaska Native Heritage Museums, Athabascan Ceremonial House, 8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, Alaska.
Reception/potluck following service.
Please remember him as a great man and hero, and honor his service and dedication to this country.
Print Obituary
William "Billy" Buck, 90. passed away August 1, 2011, at Divine Mercy Assisted Living Home.
William was born April 17, 1921 in Shaktoolik, Alaska
A lifelong Alaskan, who served his country with honor. He was a member of the Alaska Scouts, infamously known as Castner's Cutthroats. The scouts fought in the Aleutian Campaign from 1941 to 1943, defending the islands from Japanese occupation during World War II. Japanese forces occupied Attu and Kiska in an attempt to control the north Pacific. The scouts gathered intelligence to help the United States eject enemy forces out of Alaska.
William lived many years in Glenallen, Alaska. He loved to garden, fish and hunt. He had a cabin in Chitina and a fishwheel on the Chitina River that he built himself. William was an expert carver, he made beautiful artwork from wood and ivory.
William is survived by his wife, Millie Buck, in Anchorage; daughter Loretta Sternbach; grandson William Buck and wife Shanika; great grandson Jayden in Glenallen; a brother Louie Kost in Nome, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor. William is remembered fondly by all who met him.
Memorial Service for William Buck is Saturday August 6 at 1 p.m. at The Alaska Native Heritage Museums, Athabascan Ceremonial House, 8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, Alaska.
Reception/potluck following service.
Please remember him as a great man and hero, and honor his service and dedication to this country.
Print Obituary
William was born April 17, 1921 in Shaktoolik, Alaska
A lifelong Alaskan, who served his country with honor. He was a member of the Alaska Scouts, infamously known as Castner's Cutthroats. The scouts fought in the Aleutian Campaign from 1941 to 1943, defending the islands from Japanese occupation during World War II. Japanese forces occupied Attu and Kiska in an attempt to control the north Pacific. The scouts gathered intelligence to help the United States eject enemy forces out of Alaska.
William lived many years in Glenallen, Alaska. He loved to garden, fish and hunt. He had a cabin in Chitina and a fishwheel on the Chitina River that he built himself. William was an expert carver, he made beautiful artwork from wood and ivory.
William is survived by his wife, Millie Buck, in Anchorage; daughter Loretta Sternbach; grandson William Buck and wife Shanika; great grandson Jayden in Glenallen; a brother Louie Kost in Nome, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor. William is remembered fondly by all who met him.
Memorial Service for William Buck is Saturday August 6 at 1 p.m. at The Alaska Native Heritage Museums, Athabascan Ceremonial House, 8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, Alaska.
Reception/potluck following service.
Please remember him as a great man and hero, and honor his service and dedication to this country.
Print Obituary
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