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In Memoriam
This page is
dedicated to those who have passed on
but have left a loving impression in our hearts.
Please email your submission to
memoriam@akrfw.org
Give a Tribute or Memorial Gift to the Alaska Run for Women
Honor a breast cancer survivor with a Tribute Gift, or remember
a friend or family member with a Memorial Gift to the Alaska Run
for Women.
Click here for PDF form.
Download/print out this form, fill out and mail to:
Alaska Run for Women
P.O. Box 230929
Anchorage, AK 99523-0929
Marjean Dunaway
 Breast
cancer survivor Marjean Dunaway passed away Oct. 30, 2006.
She participated in practically every Alaska Run for Women event
except the first year. Each year she was recognizable by wearing
bib number 1.
Click on photo to enlarge.
Etta Mae McKinsey
Breast cancer survivor Etta Mae
McKinsey was a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She passed away in 1997 of natural causes at the age of 87.
Michelle Degnan
Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 31
and passed away at 35 years of age. Her son was just
approaching his first birthday when she was diagnosed and
her daughter was five. She was a fighter all the way and we
dearly miss her laughter and friendship. She will always be
in our hearts.
From her friends,
Frances Jones and Elizabeth Hansen
Susie Keisor
O'Brien
My sister, Susie, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35
and lost her battle at age 39. She left behind a husband and
2 daughters, ages 12 and 16. She's been gone since 1996 and
we continue to miss her dearly. Participating in the Alaska
Run for Women is one way that we honor her memory.
Always in our hearts, Kathy Wisthoff
Marguerite
Wisthoff LeMay
My mom was a 15-year breast cancer survivor when she was
diagnosed with a recurrence two years ago. She participated
in the 2006 Alaska Run for Women last June (in her
wheelchair) and passed away in September 2006. She left 8
children and many many grandchildren and great-grandchildren
who miss her fun-loving spirit and great sense of humor.
Jay Wisthoff
Sharon Yerbich
 For
many years Sharon Yerbich thought she had beat breast
cancer, but sadly it returned. She fought hard with
metastatic cancer, but lost her battle on March 1, 2007.
Sharon was a founding member of Alaska Breast Cancer
Advocacy Partners (ABCAP) in 1999 and frequently traveled to
Washington D.C. to advocate for research dollars to find a
cure. Sharon was a frequent attendee at many breast cancer
events and support activities in Anchorage. She was a loving
person who is sadly missed by her friends and family.
Carla Williams
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April
6, 1964 - November 1, 2007