Eagle River resident Richard "Papa Rich" Dykema, 57, died May 9, 2004, of complications from multiple myeloma.

Memorial services were held May 15 at the Eagle River Church of the Nazarene. Burial services were scheduled at the Westwood Hills Memorial Park in Placerville, Calif.

Mr. Dykema was born March 19, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He grew up on Myers Lake in Rockford, Mich., graduating from Rockford High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1966, spending time at bases in Mississippi, California, and King Salmon. He also served as an air traffic controller during the Vietnam War stationed in Ubon, Thailand. He raised his family while stationed in California.

His stint in King Salmon reinforced his love of the outdoors and he became an Alaska resident in 1983. He retired from the Air Force in 1986 and moved to Alaska with his wife, Melba. It was at this time that he really began to love life. He outfitted hunting and fishing trips in Southwest Alaska for six years before retiring to hunt, fish and fly for pleasure.

In 1986, he also received his pilot's license and flew his planes in and out of the Alaskan wilderness.

Over a four-year time span beginning in the late 1990s, he built a cabin on the bank of Lake Clark. It was his pride and joy building it with his own two hands. Rich enjoyed being "in charge," always the planner, provider and security blanket for his family and friends.

He loved to fly family and friends to his cabin for fishing, hunting and sharing memories that will last an eternity.

He was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Six Mile Sportsman's Club, the Seaplane Pilots Association, the Association of Uniformed Services and VWF.

He also enjoyed sharing time and creating long lasting memories with his wife, children and grandchildren, traveling to tropical locations, camping, snowmachining and motor-homing.

He is survived by his wife, Melba, of 36 years; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Deanna Dykema of Colorado; daughter and son in law Sheri and JD Stinson; granddaughters Shelbi, Shasta and Britney, all of California; father and mother Chester and Judith Dykema; sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Tom Armstrong; and three nephews, Ryan, Nathan and Andy, all of Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his brother, David Dykema.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established with the Leukemia Society, 5353 W. Dartmouth Ave-LL Denver, CO 80227.

Arrangements were made with Evergreen's Eagle River Funeral Home, 11046 Chugiak Drive.

Jill Burnett

Eagle River resident Jill Kristine Burnett, 19, died May 8, 2004, at Alaska Regional Hospital of injuries received in an automobile accident.

A visitation and Service was held Thursday at Birchwood Community Church. Pallbearers were Josh Gard, Jason Burnett, Steve Newman, Jeremy Nutter, Jason Nutter and members of Anchorage Youth Court. Her ashes will be kept until her parents are laid to rest in Temple, Texas.

Born Sept. 26, 1984, in Temple, Jill had been a resident of Alaska since 1991. A 2003 graduate of Chugiak High School, she completed her freshman year at University of Alaska Anchorage in the nursing program. She also was working at Fred Meyer.

For two years, she was a varsity cheerleader, served as judge and vice president of Anchorage Youth Court, organized the Youth Court Program at Mirror Lake Middle School and was an active volunteer for the Governor's Annual Picnic. She was also a member of Birchwood Community Church.

Jill enjoyed shopping, fishing, camping and spending time with her friends.

Her family wrote: "Jill touched many lives in her short time. Everyone who met her fell in love with her. She was our beautiful angel, and we will always remember her as 'Baby Jill.' "

Survivors include her parents, Nick and Cynthia Burnett; sisters, Virginia Morris and Heather Burnett; brother, Jason Burnett; nephew, Andrew James Thomas-Smith; grandmothers, Corol Fulton and Joann Burnett; grandfather, M. Thomas Atzenhoffer; uncles, John Burnett and Rick Burnett; aunts, Kelly Fulton, Kim Fulton, Nicci Burnett, Kim, Robin, Sandy and Cookie; uncle and godfather, Roger Atzenhoffer; cousins, Dylan, Haley, Emily and Baby Nick; great-aunt and great-uncle, Maxine and Clayton Spohn; godmother, Brenda Truelove; and special friends, Stephen Newman, Ashley Laret, Erin McClintock, Shana Edwards, Tia Slick, Amparo Thorne, Josh Gard, Katie Benson and Linnea Mario.

Jill was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Fulton, Doris Atzenhoffer and Donald Burnett; great-grandparents, James and Pet Flinn, and Virgil and Wanda Burnett; and uncle, Thomas Atzenhoffer.

Donations may be made at Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Account 0001141289.

Arrangements were with Evergreen's Eagle River Funeral Home.

Glenn Zib

Eagle River resident Glenn J. Zib, 57, died May 14, 2004 at his home of natural causes.

Graveside services were held at Fort Richardson National Cemetery May 19 with Chaplain Paul Everett.

Mr. Zib was born June 19, 1946, in Chicago to Marie and Louis Zib.

A resident of Alaska since 1955, he was a graduate of Chugiak High School.

Mr. Zib served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1970 and again from 1980 to 1984; a Vietnam veteran who earned a Battle "E" Ribbon and an award for good conduct. He was a life member of VFW Post 9785.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

His family wrote, "Glenn was a very giving person, who loved life and lived it to its fullest. He will be missed by of those who knew him."

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Louis J. Jr. and Tok Cho Zib of Eagle River; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Zib and Mike Frost of Anchorage, Marie Zib-Chord and Silver Chord of Fairbanks; son, Frank Zib; daughter, Jennifer Zib; niece, Kimberly Zib; and nephew, Louis Zib III.

Arrangements were made with Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E Street, in Anchoarge.