Anchorage Daily News August 18, 2010
Wasilla resident Glenn "Bud" Arnon Borders Jr., 88, died Aug. 15, 2010, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was at Fort Richardson National Cemetery. A celebration of life followed at the Lidia Selkregg Chalet, Russian Jack Springs Park.
He was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Seattle, Wash., to Glenn A. and Annabelle (Hocking) Borders. He attended Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Wash. From 1942 to 1945, Glenn served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and in the China-Burma-India Theater. In 1953, he moved to Alaska, living in Anchorage until 1996, when he moved to Wasilla, living there until his death. Glenn worked as a mechanic and driver from an early age. He worked in the U.S. Army Air Corps 1942-1945 and then went on to open Borders Portrait Photography from 1945 to 1953. In 1953, he was employed by the Civil Service in the Transportation Motor Pool at Fort Richardson until he retired in 1980 as the chief motor officer for all Army motor pools in Alaska. He was past commander of the American Legion, and a member of the VFW and Alaska Race Car Owners and Drivers Association, where he won the Championship Driver Award eight times and the All-Alaska Champion Driver Award twice. He enjoyed modified stock car racing, hunting and flying, and was an assistant big game guide. "Glenn was a devoted husband and father, (an) enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved Alaska," his family said. "His happiest moments involved his family and hobbies. Dad was always teaching us something. He inspired his five children to reach out to others and embrace life to the fullest."
He is survived by his wife, Margie of Wasilla; daughters, Kathy Northcutt of Anchorage, Christy Lowe of Anchorage and Vicki (Ron) Perkins of Spring Creek, Nev.; sons, Jim Borders of Wasilla, Bill (Charmaine) Borders of Kaneohe, Hawaii; and sister, Betty (Israel) Mendoza of Lacey, Wash.; and 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; several nieces and nephews; and son-in-law, David Northcutt. Memorial donations in his name may be sent to Covenant House, 609 F St., Anchorage 99501. Arrangements are with Valley Funeral Home. Visit the online memorial at legacy.com
Wasilla resident Glenn "Bud" Arnon Borders Jr., 88, died Aug. 15, 2010, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was at Fort Richardson National Cemetery. A celebration of life followed at the Lidia Selkregg Chalet, Russian Jack Springs Park.
He was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Seattle, Wash., to Glenn A. and Annabelle (Hocking) Borders. He attended Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Wash. From 1942 to 1945, Glenn served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and in the China-Burma-India Theater. In 1953, he moved to Alaska, living in Anchorage until 1996, when he moved to Wasilla, living there until his death. Glenn worked as a mechanic and driver from an early age. He worked in the U.S. Army Air Corps 1942-1945 and then went on to open Borders Portrait Photography from 1945 to 1953. In 1953, he was employed by the Civil Service in the Transportation Motor Pool at Fort Richardson until he retired in 1980 as the chief motor officer for all Army motor pools in Alaska. He was past commander of the American Legion, and a member of the VFW and Alaska Race Car Owners and Drivers Association, where he won the Championship Driver Award eight times and the All-Alaska Champion Driver Award twice. He enjoyed modified stock car racing, hunting and flying, and was an assistant big game guide. "Glenn was a devoted husband and father, (an) enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved Alaska," his family said. "His happiest moments involved his family and hobbies. Dad was always teaching us something. He inspired his five children to reach out to others and embrace life to the fullest."
He is survived by his wife, Margie of Wasilla; daughters, Kathy Northcutt of Anchorage, Christy Lowe of Anchorage and Vicki (Ron) Perkins of Spring Creek, Nev.; sons, Jim Borders of Wasilla, Bill (Charmaine) Borders of Kaneohe, Hawaii; and sister, Betty (Israel) Mendoza of Lacey, Wash.; and 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; several nieces and nephews; and son-in-law, David Northcutt. Memorial donations in his name may be sent to Covenant House, 609 F St., Anchorage 99501. Arrangements are with Valley Funeral Home. Visit the online memorial at legacy.com
Anchorage Daily News August 18, 2010
Wasilla resident Glenn "Bud" Arnon Borders Jr., 88, died Aug. 15, 2010, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was at Fort Richardson National Cemetery. A celebration of life followed at the Lidia Selkregg Chalet, Russian Jack Springs Park.
He was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Seattle, Wash., to Glenn A. and Annabelle (Hocking) Borders. He attended Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Wash. From 1942 to 1945, Glenn served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and in the China-Burma-India Theater. In 1953, he moved to Alaska, living in Anchorage until 1996, when he moved to Wasilla, living there until his death. Glenn worked as a mechanic and driver from an early age. He worked in the U.S. Army Air Corps 1942-1945 and then went on to open Borders Portrait Photography from 1945 to 1953. In 1953, he was employed by the Civil Service in the Transportation Motor Pool at Fort Richardson until he retired in 1980 as the chief motor officer for all Army motor pools in Alaska. He was past commander of the American Legion, and a member of the VFW and Alaska Race Car Owners and Drivers Association, where he won the Championship Driver Award eight times and the All-Alaska Champion Driver Award twice. He enjoyed modified stock car racing, hunting and flying, and was an assistant big game guide. "Glenn was a devoted husband and father, (an) enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved Alaska," his family said. "His happiest moments involved his family and hobbies. Dad was always teaching us something. He inspired his five children to reach out to others and embrace life to the fullest."
He is survived by his wife, Margie of Wasilla; daughters, Kathy Northcutt of Anchorage, Christy Lowe of Anchorage and Vicki (Ron) Perkins of Spring Creek, Nev.; sons, Jim Borders of Wasilla, Bill (Charmaine) Borders of Kaneohe, Hawaii; and sister, Betty (Israel) Mendoza of Lacey, Wash.; and 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; several nieces and nephews; and son-in-law, David Northcutt. Memorial donations in his name may be sent to Covenant House, 609 F St., Anchorage 99501. Arrangements are with Valley Funeral Home. Visit the online memorial at legacy.com
Wasilla resident Glenn "Bud" Arnon Borders Jr., 88, died Aug. 15, 2010, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. A graveside service was at Fort Richardson National Cemetery. A celebration of life followed at the Lidia Selkregg Chalet, Russian Jack Springs Park.
He was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Seattle, Wash., to Glenn A. and Annabelle (Hocking) Borders. He attended Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Wash. From 1942 to 1945, Glenn served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and in the China-Burma-India Theater. In 1953, he moved to Alaska, living in Anchorage until 1996, when he moved to Wasilla, living there until his death. Glenn worked as a mechanic and driver from an early age. He worked in the U.S. Army Air Corps 1942-1945 and then went on to open Borders Portrait Photography from 1945 to 1953. In 1953, he was employed by the Civil Service in the Transportation Motor Pool at Fort Richardson until he retired in 1980 as the chief motor officer for all Army motor pools in Alaska. He was past commander of the American Legion, and a member of the VFW and Alaska Race Car Owners and Drivers Association, where he won the Championship Driver Award eight times and the All-Alaska Champion Driver Award twice. He enjoyed modified stock car racing, hunting and flying, and was an assistant big game guide. "Glenn was a devoted husband and father, (an) enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved Alaska," his family said. "His happiest moments involved his family and hobbies. Dad was always teaching us something. He inspired his five children to reach out to others and embrace life to the fullest."
He is survived by his wife, Margie of Wasilla; daughters, Kathy Northcutt of Anchorage, Christy Lowe of Anchorage and Vicki (Ron) Perkins of Spring Creek, Nev.; sons, Jim Borders of Wasilla, Bill (Charmaine) Borders of Kaneohe, Hawaii; and sister, Betty (Israel) Mendoza of Lacey, Wash.; and 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; several nieces and nephews; and son-in-law, David Northcutt. Memorial donations in his name may be sent to Covenant House, 609 F St., Anchorage 99501. Arrangements are with Valley Funeral Home. Visit the online memorial at legacy.com
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