Longtime resident Lawrence (Larry) Weeks passed away at his residence in Eagle River on August 23, 2023 due to esophageal cancer. He moved to Alaska while in the Air Force in 1976. After an honorable discharge he joined the Department of Defense as a civilian firefighter. He served for 33 years and retired in 2011. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Keenan-Weeks, their Black & Tan Coonhound Ella, his father Kim Weeks, and brothers Mark, Rick and Doug of Michigan. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Marilyn White of Michigan and beloved hound, Daisy Mae. Larry was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener and ham radio operator. He loved serving in his church, cooking, baking and planting fruit trees and berry bushes.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Community Covenant Church in Eagle with a reception to follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue, The Children’s Lunchbox or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.