Alene Lamkin

Oct 11, 1933 -

May 10, 2020

Alene Nedra Marple Lamkin, 86, passed away on May 10, 2020, at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska.

Alene was born on Oct. 11, 1933, in West Virginia. She attended Panhandle College in Oklahoma, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. She went on to work as a teacher in Montgomery, Ala., from 1956 to 1959. In December 1969, Alene moved to Alaska. In 1972, Alene received her private pilot license. She later continued her work in education, working in the Anchorage School District from 1978 to 1991. Alene was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved singing in the choir and enjoyed gardening.

For those that knew Alene knew that she took all of life's trials with a smile and a prayer. After the passing of her husband 20 years ago, she had a disabling stroke. In her fashion she overcame the adversities and lived her life on her terms with graciousness, gratitude and a happy demeanor.

Alene was a prayerful woman and embodied the strength of a lost generation. She died with family by her side, not in pain and self-sufficient. Truly a model for all to follow. She will be missed by all of those who knew and loved her. She left us with many teachable moments and happy memories.

Alene is survived by her son, Doug Lamkin; and daughter and son-in-law, Cheri and Joe Dahl; grandchildren, Chris (and Alina) Dahl, Parker (and Elena) Dahl, and Darien Dahl; and great-grandchildren, Victor and Nika Dahl. Alene is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Joe Lamkin.

Arrangements were handled by Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel.