Warren Shelby Duckett, 45

Warren Shelby Duckett, 45 years old, passed away in his home in Wasilla, Alaska, on Monday, April 23, 2007.

Funeral services will be held today, April 28, at Faith Chapel on Spruce Street in Wasilla. Pastor Bill Houck will officiate. Pallbearers will be Brian Cody Duckett, Shelby Ross Duckett, William Shelby Duckett and James Scott Duckett.

Warren's ashes will be scattered in various recreational areas that he enjoyed in Montana.

Warren was born March 30, 1962, in Holbrook, Ariz., to William Shelby and Wanda Jane Duckett.

He was a member of the Eastern Shawnee tribe.

Growing up, Warren enjoyed baseball, 4-H, Explorers and rodeo. He took Montana State Finals in bull riding in high school. Warren worked through high school for local ranchers working cattle and hay crops, along with working at a service station and cutting firewood.

Warren married his high school sweetheart on July 5, 1980. They have two sons, Shelby Ross Duckett and Brian Cody Duckett, both of Wasilla. Warren and Dawn raised their two boys in various states, working mainly in the oil field. The family enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, family dinners and working together on home projects.

Warren met his current wife, Becky, in Montana, in 2003, and they were married in July of 2005 at Hungry Horse Reservoir.

Warren served his country during Desert Storm, Desert Shield. He became very active in veterans groups, giving his time back to fellow soldiers and Toys for Tots.

Warren was a highly qualified heavy duty diesel mechanic, specializing in refrigeration and welding.

In his free time he enjoyed tooling and crafting leatherwork. He loved fishing on Moose Lake at dawn and just being in the outdoors. He loved to cook for family and friends and having his new nieces, Becca and Emma, spend time with him.

Warren is survived by his wife, Becky Carlson Duckett, of Kalispell and Wasilla, his parents, William Shelby Duckett and Wanda Jane Duckett of Dinuba, Calif.; brother, James Scott Duckett, of Independence, Ore.; sons, Shelby Ross Duckett and Brian Cody Duckett of Wasilla; two grandchildren, John and Shaylene; and many other friends and family.

Arrangements are with Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel.

There will be a memorial for Warren in Montana later this summer for his friends and family which will be announced at a later date.