[KL7AA] Obituary and Funeral details Mark J Kelliher, KL7TQ Silent Key

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Here is Mark's Obituary with funeral details.

 

Mark J Kelliher

August 1942 - February 27, 2010

 

Mark J Kelliher 67 of Eagle River, died Saturday 27 Feb. 2010 of a heart
attack in McGrath, Alaska.  

 

Vigil and Visitation will be Thursday MAR 4 2010 from 7-9 pm, and again
Friday MAR 5 2010 from 10-11am followed by a Funeral Mass from 11-12 at St.
Andrews Catholic Church in Eagle River. 

 

Burial will take place at the Fort Richardson Cemetery on Monday MAR 8 2010
at 2:30.  

 

Born in Springfield Massachusetts Mark was the youngest of three children of
Mark and Mary Kelliher.  

After a tour in the Army where he met and married Hanne he pursued his
lifelong dream of working in electronics, first at China Lake Naval Weapons
center, then later with the Federal Aviation Administration.  In 1974 the
family moved to Alaska fulfilling another lifelong dream.  He enjoyed being
outdoors in Alaska, whether it was flying his Super Cub, hunting, fishing,
camping, or boating.  He was an assistant hunting guide for many years,
proudly served as the Scoutmaster of Troop 230 in Eagle River, and was an
active member of St. Andrews Catholic Church. 

 

After retiring he volunteered more of his time to different groups,
including the Iditarod, amateur radio (KL7TQ), and St. Andrews.  He enjoyed
spending time at his cabin, with his grandchildren, as well as helping out
his sons on their various projects, whether it was fixing a boat or adding
on to a house.  He especially enjoyed and took great pride in assuring that
the Army Reserves, Marine Corps Reserves, as well as other groups had a
Santa for their Christmas activities to bring smiles to children's faces.  

 

His knowledge and advice will be missed, but will continue to be used by all
he has touched.  We love you.

 

Mark is survived by his wife, Hanne, sister Patty, sons Sean, Mark (Chris),
grandchildren Olin and Tia, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and countless
close friends that were family to him.

 

Mark was preceded in Death by his parents, sister Joyce, and niece Joyce. In
lieu of flowers donations can be made to the building fund, St Andrews
Catholic Church, Eagle River, Alaska. 

 

Thank you everybody,

Hanne and Family



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