Beverly R. Landes, 88

| October 2, 2017 10:29 AM

Beverly R. Landes, 88, passed away on Sept. 25, 2017, at home in Anchorage, Alaska.

Beverly was born in Polson on April 23, 1929.

She joined her husband, Wesley K. Landes, in Anchorage in 1955.

Beverly and Wes started their business, Airglass, Inc. in 1955, manufacturing Landes skis for airplanes and helicopters. They were very involved with their sons in skiing and racing at Alyeska. They established the 50-meter ski jump tower in honor of their son Jim at the Hilltop ski area in the Karl Eid ski jump complex.

Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley K. Landes; her son, Gary Landes; and her son, James, his wife Lourdes, and baby Nicole.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sharon Landes; granddaughter Carissa Landes; sister-in-law, Phyllis Maxwell; niece, Elaine Hecker; nephew, Tim Jensen; cousins; grand-nieces and -nephews; and many special friends.

A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at O’Malley’s on the Green, 3651 O’Malley Road, Anchorage, Alaska.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kehl’s Legacy Funeral Home in Anchorage.