Happy bday Kev…. Gathering to celebrate the fun and wisdom you brought us all!

Time really flies. I was just thinking how much fun you always had with our kids. That was always fun to watch. Our "little" guy turned 21 the other day. Keep missing you.

Love you lots! Miss you much! Remember you always!

Keep thinking about you on a regular basis. Still miss you, big guy.

Another year has come and gone. Cannot say that I remember it too fondly. Would have been more fun with you around. I guess I cannot have it all. Still like the thought of it. Miss you, big man.

Missing you lots, Kev. Wondering what you’re up to. I’m sure it involves fishing and cooking, and enjoying the company of others. Thai food is on the menu for the 5th. Look forward to sharing that day with family and friends. Thanks for being the best big brother ever!

Picked up takeout from the Thai House today. Tipped a pint in honor of the Big Guy. Still miss ya, buddy!

I cannot help but wonder of the missed opportunities our friendship would have shared these past years. Miss you dear friend. 

Miss you, Kev. We’ll be getting everyone together for Thai on your B-day.

Cannot believe that it has been ten years since you left this place. If you see this crazy world around you, you keep wondering. Not just because of the global pandemic. This place has changed and I am not sure for the better. I really miss the grounded conversations we always had.

Kevin, to one of my favorite people in our field, still remembering and missing you, buddy. I was always glad to see you at those ritzy TeraScan Users Conferences...back when TeraScan was cool and Puffins were being fed by it! I wish you could have stayed around longer for more laughs, creative ideas, and good times. You're not forgotten, and never will be.

Kevin still keeps a place in my heart warm. Always remembering him.

Happy birthday, my friend. Your name keeps coming up in conversation. Folks keep missing you.

I cannot believe it has been 9 years since your passing. I still vividly remember you and Rune joining me for my 30th birthday at Circle Hot Springs...and your "painted muffler." And trying to get that POS red pickup started. It did, but belched tons of smoke that smelled of antifreeze. Of the spaghetti feed that you were conspicuously absent from but complained to me about ceaselessly because I put so much garlic in it that Andy and Sven "contaminated" your apartment with the smell...And chicken wings on Sundays....And making a Thai dish with so much pepper even you could not eat much of it!

Rudi, thanks for your tribute. We're right there with you, especially over the course of this past year. Very grateful for you "keeping the candle lit." Be well, and thanks again!

Would have loved to have your take on a few things lately. Keep missing you, man!

Missing you, man.

Hard to believe it is 19 years next month since I became your roommate. It was a surreal experience coming from England to Alaska and living with two huge characters - you and Rune - and all those guns.

And yet I was the one who caused the big explosion - leaving frozen orange to thaw out in the kitchen - and redecorating the kitchen in the process after neglecting it for 2 days in the summer heat. That may have been the day I came home and found you and Rune sighting my through your 50-calibre rifle as I walked in through the front door.

There were always so many parties & great food. But what I remember most was your catchphrase. "Drive fast, take chances". Your way of saying "take care" while pretending you meant the opposite.

In a way, you were my introduction to America.

Happy Birthday, Kev! Miss you, love you!

I will always remember celebrating my 30th birthday with Kevin and friends at Circle Hot Springs, swimming in the wee hours at 30 below. Thanks for being such an important part of my life. Miss you

Missing you, my friend.

Happy Birthday, Big Bro!

Wow, it has been five years. Where has the time gone? Miss you, man.

Happy Birthday, Kev! Miss you a bunch, love you more!

Happy birthday, big fella!

Can't believe it has been 4 years. Still so painful to think about his loss. He was such an important person to me during my time in Alaska. I have many regrets about letting our friendship lapse. Trying to remember the fun times we had up in Fairbanks. There were many :)

So many good memories...miss you my friend. Cannot believe it has been 4 years.

Had to think of you today, Kevin.

Moved offices today next door to GINA. Left a lot of stuff behind, but your flying pig had to move with me. Had to smile. Brought back some fond memories. Miss you, big dog.

Going out for lunch.. Going over for barbeques.. Getting my computer skills scoffed at...  Kevin was a friend, and is missed. -John C-

Happy "50th", Big Dog! Luv ya, Kev!

Hey Kevin,
We still think of you and miss you. Happy birthday, wish you were here for it. CLS remembers you!

Spent a few moments today recalling fond memories of the Big Fella. Lots of smiles- especially of the belly dancers! One of a kind, he was. Miss ya buddy!

I woke up yesterday Jan 26 thinking about Kevin. Sort of a premonition of today's sad anniversary. You are missed my friend!

Winter 2013 I wore my short pants every day to remember Kevin. People would ask me everyday, "Why short pants it's cold" and I would respond, "to remember Kevin".

Happy Birthday Big Guy! Love ya!

I have quite a few kitchen items to remember Kevin by, all of which I wrote "KE" on in permanent ink. When I drink from his old wine glasses, I like to make a toast to friends who are no longer with us.

Still holding tight to the memories. Miss you Kev.

At the sale of Kevin's effects we bought a 1 cup scoop. We use it to measure food for the dog. So now every day when I feed Olivia I use the scoop and think of Kevin. We also keep a crock - from the last liver pate Kevin gave us at Christmas - in our cabinet of glassware. These are two small ways we keep the memory of Kevin alive.

Kevin taught at the PA Conservation Leadership School in the 80's. We were co-instructors.  He was always a deep thinker and thoughtful of his students and other instructors. We had a blast throughout the whole program. He made it fun...we all missed him when he left CLS and we surely miss him now.

Kevin was my friend. For many years, through good and bad, he was my friend. I miss him.

Kevin will always be remembered for his friendliness and unselfishness

The first moment I met Kevin I knew he was an honest to goodness joy to be around. While I only met with Kevin in person twice in Fairbanks, I find myself thinking of his enlightening personality often when I think about my trip to UAF last September. Kevin please say hello to my 15 year-old nephew Zachary. You two will get along great!

My thoughts and prayers are with you Clair and Marilyn!

Kevin,
Have not talked for a long time... again how time has passed... always remember the good times we had playing football at State College High School... way back this would have been our 30th since we put on the old pads.
Was looking forward to our reunion next year hoping to talk and see what was new.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family...
God bless
Bob Abernethy SCAHS 1982

Kevin was an integral part of my time at UAF as a grad student. He was a terrific friend and I will be forever grateful for all the help he gave me. I will miss his laughter and smile. I hope they both burn brightly from above.

You will be remembered and somebody for all of us to look up to by your never ending kind spirit.

Sad indeed. Will always remember him wearing shorts in winter and that seemingly permanent smile. Always fun to talk to.

Ray Highsmith

Was that thunder I just heard or...has Kevin already talked God into having some fun putting a few rounds down range?! Love you always, buddy.

I look back with joy on the times I spent with Kevin at our monthly lunches. I'm so glad I got to spend time with him this January. I'll miss him as will we all.

I'll miss you, Kevin.

Admittedly in recent years I only occasional bumped into you. But knowing you are truly gone fills me with sadness.

I don't believe anybody ever had a bad thing to say about Kevin. He was a REALLY nice guy! He will be missed!!

- Scott Stihler

"There are thoughts which are prayers. There are moments when, whatever the posture of the body, the soul is on its knees." -Victor Hugo

Kevin ... we struggle to understand a world without you.

We dearly miss your presence in our lives.

-Kim Lindquist