Mr. King's family said: ''At the young age of 80, he built a beautiful home above the Kenai River in Sterling, where he resided at the time of his death. He will be remembered for his courageous spirit and his love of nature. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. Mr. King was the oldest surviving member of his family and was dearly loved and respected by those he has left behind. He was an example of strength for each generation and demonstrated repeatedly his philosophy of 'Where there's a will, there's a way.'''
Mr. King's family said: ''At the young age of 80, he built a beautiful home above the Kenai River in Sterling, where he resided at the time of his death. He will be remembered for his courageous spirit and his love of nature. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. Mr. King was the oldest surviving member of his family and was dearly loved and respected by those he has left behind. He was an example of strength for each generation and demonstrated repeatedly his philosophy of 'Where there's a will, there's a way.'''