Charles K. Fisher, a 30-year-old former resident of Muddy Creek and son of C. K. and Lena Fisher, passed away in Tucson, Arizona, following a motor scooter accident. A graduate of Baker High School and a dedicated Air Force member, he was born on May 29, 1928. Fisher is survived by his wife Irene, two sons, and siblings. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday in Tucson, attended by family members from Haines and McMinnville.
Douglas Hand, a former Haines schoolboy and notable citizen, passed away in Tucson in January 1990 after a distinguished military career. His family history is rooted in the west, beginning with his grandmother’s migration due to adversity. Doug attended local schools, worked on various farms, and graduated from Oregon State College in 1937. He served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War, retiring as a Colonel in 1964. He celebrated over 53 years of marriage before his death.