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Renee Merry

Pete and Renee Merry

Originally from Rampart, Alaska, Renee Merry met Pete Merry in Petersburg, Alaska in the late 1940s, when she was down there working. They married, lived in Fairbanks, and together they raised a family.
Date of Death:
Apr 25, 2005
Renee Merry appears in the following new Jukebox projects:
Pete and Renee Merry's Slideshow
Interview Title Abstract Archive #: Oral History Project Date of Interview
Pete and Renee Merry

Pete and Renee Merry were interviewed on October 29, 2002 by Bill Schneider and David Krupa at their home in Fairbanks, Alaska.  Pete talked about his experiences flying in Alaska with particular emphasis on the Gates of the Arctic National Park area. He flew for Wien Airlines for many years in most parts of the Northern region, working his way up to piloting the jets. He still flys and works for Everts Air Fuel as an engine mechanic. He also has guiding camps in the Gates of the Arctic area.

 2002-27-01 Gates of the Arctic National Park Oct 29, 2002