Kathleen Albrecht

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In addition to his gracious and kind manner, Don’s sense of humor and appreciation of irony were so endearing. He could tell a good story and was always great company. And I will never forget the love that Don and Betty had for each other. Having lived with Betty for a short time while we … Read more

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I first met Don in Alaska but it wasn’t until Don and Betty moved to Washington that my husband and I were able to spend more time with those two. We really enjoyed Don’s storytelling, latest interests, and contagious laughter. He was so much fun to be with. His passionate love of justice, politics, and … Read more

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Late 1984, Janice and I returned from a two-year sabbatical in Hawaii and Gustavus, almost broke, and pregnant. But then, it was my great good fortune that Don added me to his staff for 1985-1987 when he was Majority Leader. It was a talented staff, including Johnny Ellis, Nancy Groszek and Bonnie Gruening. Betty was … Read more

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Dear Betty and family, I remember Don at many gatherings, keeping us laughing and/or absorbed with his wit, stories and observations.  We will all miss him, and I am so sorry for your loss.  With love,  Lynn Prunhuber

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(12/10/76 – Ireland) I’m in Sligo + it’s getting harder to write in here. I feel few creative urges, and merely recording my travels is not very exciting. Now when they are fresh in my mind it is a mere rote exercise writing them down. It will only be later – maybe years from now … Read more

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My brilliant friend, mentor, boss and idol in the heady days of a Democratic progressive majority in Alaska. Family friends for over forty years. No tears. Wonderful memories of summer camp, trips here and abroad, great food and lively conversation, new experiences as well as the comfort of familiarity. We will celebrate Don’s life and … Read more

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Dear Betty and family, you are in my thoughts in these sad days.  What an honor to have shared so many happy times with you and Don.  From your wedding, sharing a house in Juneau, working in Don’s Juneau office, and many stays with you in Olympia.  I remember Don cooking posole for Christmas Eve … Read more

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I was privileged to have met Don during “Alaska’s brief liberal revolution” at an Ad Hoc meeting in Mountain View.  In the earl 1990s I most enjoyed working with Don as council to the Alaska State Employees Association ASEA/AFSCME.  He was creative and brilliant in his work on behalf of working Alaskans.  During those years … Read more

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Betty and family, I’m SO sorry that Don has died, and I offer my condolences.  He did a huge amount of GOOD for the world while he was here.  I met him shortly after he arrived in Juneau and worked at the local ALSC office, while I was in the Attorney General’s Office and was … Read more