Alvin “Al” Harry Weed, of Sweet Home, formerly of Alaska passed away Saturday at the seasoned age of 84. He was born in Lebanon to Harvey and Myrtle (Van Epps) Weed. He grew up on the family farm in Sweet Home.

Entering the US Army gave him the first opportunity to live and work in his beloved Alaska. 
After leaving the service he had his own mechanic shop (Al’s Beetle Service!) in Fairbanks, and from there became a large equipment mechanic for the Alaska pipeline and for both gold and silver mines as far way as Indonesia.

He left Alaska in 2003 to move back to the lower 48, finally settling on his forty acre “Rebel Ranch” in eastern Washington.  He liked being thought of as a rebel, but was a gentle soul, loving wide open spaces, wildlife and the idea of returning to farming.  He still admired and collected Studebaker cars, having moved away from his first car collection of Volkswagens.

Al lead a full and adventurous life, having touched many people, young and old, on his way. May he rest in peace.

He is survived by four of his five daughters: Audrey, Amy, Pammy, and Constance, from his marriage with his former wife, Judi Carson (also formerly of Sweet Home); and three of his four sisters: Edith, Lucille and Martha.

Al was preceded in death by his parents; his youngest sister Jeannie Holdrof; and his eldest daughter, Kellina Weed-Fischer.

Viewing will be Noon Wednesday September 28th at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm. Final Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Crawfordsville.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com