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Hogenson, Arlin 8/3/2024 - Arlin Hogenson, 95, died Aug. 3, 2024, in Bothell, Washington. A small family service will be held in the coming days, and a larger celebration of life will be held in summer 2025 in Cokato, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his three children, Kirk (and wife Ellie), Gordon (and wife Jeni) and Anne Steiner (and husband Mark); his four grandchildren, Rose, Joseph, Zephyr and Lillian; his brother, Ray; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Arlin was born to Ole and Hilma Hogenson on a farm in Winger, Minnesota, in 1928. From an early age, he displayed an avid interest in electronics and eventually became an engineer working in space communications. He was especially proud of his work in the Mercury Project for NASA, and his name is on a monument in Cape Canaveral, Florida, commemorating his work. He moved with his family to Fairbanks, Alaska, in 1973, working for many years at the Gilmore Creek Satellite Tracking Station. He retired in 1987, and moved to the Seattle area to be nearer to his children in 2018. His oldest son still lives in Fairbanks with his family. Arlin, known as Hogie to family and friends, loved living in Alaska and embodied the independent and adventurous spirit of Alaskans. He grew up on the family farm in Winger, Minnesota, and joined the Air Force in 1951, where he worked in military communications and was stationed in various places, including on a remote mountain top in Western Alaska. After the service, he returned home and began working for the Bendix Field Engineering Corporation where his first assignment was on another remote mountain top in Iceland. He often expressed fond memories of his time working in remote locations under harsh conditions. He met Judith Harju in 1965 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and the two formed an instant connection. They were married soon after in Cokato, Minnesota. The couple moved as newlyweds to Quito, Ecuador and then Tananarive, Madagascar, for his job with Bendix. Upon returning to the states, he worked at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, before moving to Alaska. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Helen and Lorine; and three brothers, Orvin, Marvin and Sherman. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Lord, Richard Franklin Sr. 4/24/2024 Two days shy of his 96th birthday, Richard Franklin Lord Sr. passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home.
Born April 26, 1928, in Middleton, Massachusetts, Richard grew up in foster care in Assonet, Massachusetts. Following high school he attended Milwaukee School of Engineering, pursuing a degree in electronics. He served in the U.S. Army from 1949-1953, with one tour in Korea.
Richard's career was diverse, venturing to Alaska in 1961 to accept a job in Clear, Alaska. He worked at Gilmore Tracking Station for 25 years, then Ascension Island for a few years before retiring. Richard later acquired employment at Sam's Club to support his Valdez fishing habit. He was an avid Ham radio operator, talking to people and collecting QSL cards from all over the world. Richard was a Lion's Club member for most of his life in Alaska, from the College Lions in his early years and later with the Fairbanks Lions. At 80 years young he joined the Hot Denali Harps where he was able to pursue his favorite passion, playing the harmonica for audiences. His favorite songs to play were "Moon River" and "Shenandoah." Richard was a son, brother, father, grampa and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Richard is survived by his son, Alfred Lord (spouse Jane; children Beth, Anna and Becca); his daughter, Pamela Lord (spouse John Lenahan; children Terrence, Stephanie and Ivana Lenahan); son, Richard Lord Jr. (children Jordyn and Tyler Lord), former daughter-in-law, Krista O'Neill; and daughter, Deborah Lord (child Justin Guinn). Richard is preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Jean Armstrong; his second wife, Jean Yasuko Lord; his daughter, Victoria Lynn Tull; and granddaughter, Katherine Louise Lord/Mann.
A celebration of life is pending and will be announced at a later date.

Rest in Peace

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