Obituary: Corwin, 53

Lifelong Alaskan John (Larsen) Corwin, 53, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 10, 2012 at his home in Anchorage.

John was born in Wrangell, and moved to Anchorage in 1967 with his parents, sisters and brothers. He attended Williwaw Elementary, Clark Jr. High and East High. After graduating he attended the University of Washington. He returned to Anchorage and began working in construction, eventually becoming certified in asbestos abatement.

John was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and brother. He was a traditional Tlingit uncle to his nephews Colin Gay and Joel Corwin, and nieces Ta...