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Stephan J. Melarvie Alaska Dispatch News, Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2013
Stephan "Steve" James Melarvie, 56, passed peacefully at his home in Palmer, AK on December 5, 2013 after a heroic battle with cancer. Celebration of Life will be held at the Captain Cook Hotel (Quarter Deck - Tower) in Anchorage, Alaska on January 4th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. All family and friends are invited to bring their dancin' slippers and their best dress to help us celebrate a man who loved life. Steve, a lifelong Alaskan, was born on November 7, 1957 to Kerwin "Curly" and Jane Melarvie in Kodiak, AK. He was the 3rd of 4 children. In 1969 the Melarvie family moved to Anchorage, AK where Steve attended Inlet View Elementary, Central Junior High, and West Anchorage High School. In 1986, he married Valerie French with whom he shared 3 children and 27 wonderful years. Steve was a member of Carpenters Local 1281 in the 1980's. He then worked as a Mechanic and Service Manager at Alaska Sales & Service in the early 1990's. Steve was a Master Vehicle Technician and pioneered the use of latex gloves for mechanics in Anchorage. His most memorable place of employment was Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Field Maintenance light duty shop. He was employed there for the past 17 years. Steve had many talents and there wasn't a thing he couldn't fix. He had many interests and hobbies. He loved racing with Stan Barney at Alaska Raceway Park. He loved camping in his motorhome with his family and friends, and having cocktails around the campfire. He had a passion for dancing, singing, and laughter. Stephan was preceded in death by his father Kerwin "Curly" Melarvie, and his mother Jane Melarvie. He is survived by his wife Valerie; and their children Stephanie and husband Kurt Hala, Vanessa Melarvie, and son Matthew Melarvie; daughters Nichole Rehm and Alicia Bowles. He is survived by his siblings: Kathleen Filori, Linda Thomas, Sandra and her husband, Marc Methonen. Stephan also leaves behind his grandchildren: Eli Hala, Charlie Bowles, and a granddaughter, Elena Hala due in March of 2014. Arrangements cared for by Valley Funeral Home & Crematory.
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