Barbara McNeil

Barbara Ann (Mellin) McNeil, born March 23, 1944 in Anchorage, Alaska passed away of natural causes at home, at age 75 on June 15, 2019. Barbara was married to the late Daniel McNeil. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Patricia Mellin, step-daughter, Anne McNeil, and brother Charles Mellin. Barbara is survived by her daughters Kimberly Muller, Kristina Cunningham, Danielle Page (Paul Page), step-daughter Dawn Francisco (Robert Francisco), step-son Dan McNeil (Theresa McNeil), brother Bob Mellin, sister Beverly Tanner (Don Tanner), and grandchildren Paisley Muller, Connor Cunningham, Ellie Cunningham, Elizabeth Page, Sam Page, Paul Page Jr., Suzanna Page, Michael Francisco, and Eric Francisco (Sarah Zerkel). Barbara graduated from Anchorage High School in 1962. She also ran for Miss Fur Rendezvous that same year. She worked at the Anchorage Times for several years. She then began a career in Human Resources at National Bank of Alaska. She started as a teller, and worked her way up to Vice President of Human Resources. Barbara continued her career in Human Resources at First National Bank of Alaska, and then at Providence Alaska Medical Center, where she retired in 2005. Barbara was involved in her church and her community. She attended ChangePoint and served the Lord through her activities with the Winsome Widow Group and Priceless Alaska. She also supported Joy International and The Crisis Pregnancy Center. Barbara was very committed to community service. She graduated from the Anchorage Police Department's Citizen Police Academy. She was on the Sand Lake Community Council and participated in neighborhood patrols to keep our neighborhoods safe. She was appointed to the Commission on Aging by Governor Sarah Palin, where she served four years. Barbara had a passion for gardening and was proud of her beautiful yard. But, the most important thing to Barbara was her faith and her family. Friends and family are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life, officiated by Dan Jarrell, on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 4:00pm at ChangePoint, 6689 Changepoint Drive, Anchorage. There will be a private burial service at Ft. Richardson National Cemetery. Legacy Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Witzleben Chapel is handling arrangements, 1707 S. Bragaw St., Anchorage, (800) 820-1682. To share words of comfort with the family visit www.legacyalaska.com.

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Kehl's Legacy Funeral Home

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Anchorage Daily News

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