Adeline May Jim
Angoon resident Adeline May Jim, 63, died Aug. 28, 2004, at her home, surrounded by family and friends.
She was born May 8, 1941, in Tenakee to Charlie (Naawudaséikw) Walters and Annie (Lx'eis) Hopkins. A Wooshkeetaan yadi, her own clan was the T'akdeintaan Clan of the Snail House in Hoonah. Her maternal grandfather was John Hopkins (Kuchein) of the Shangukeid Clan and his wife, Susie. Her father was known as Yoowaakw. Susie's name was Saani, which was one of Adeline's names along with her other name, Jaajduhéin. John Hopkins' parents were Peter (Xwaats) and Mary (Shakw.een) Hopkins. Peter Hopkins, also from the Snail house, was the son of a Chookaneidi man named Kans'. Adeline was a grandchild of the Deisheetaan, her paternal grandfather Kaalkaawu coming from the Raven House in Angoon.
In her early years, Adeline worked at Hawk Inlet, Chatham (New England) and Hood Bay Canneries. She also worked as a homemaker, with the HeadStart Program and then at Angoon Trading Co., where she retired as a clerk. She was a fluent Tlingit speaker, and along with her husband George Jim Sr., she lived an active cultural life. She worked with him in many cultural events and was very knowledgeable in cultural events. They lived an active subsistence lifestyle, gathering and putting up their own food year-round. An avid artisan, she enjoyed sewing and beadwork.
Her family wrote, "A phrase that fit Adeline perfectly was 'Still Waters Run Deep.' A quiet woman, full of knowledge, respect and having a big heart, her smile and kindness will never be forgotten."
She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 40 years, George Jim Sr. (Yaanashtk), who died in 1997.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Simeon) Askoak, Pauline (Kenneth) Johnson, Gina Pitka and Evelyn Jim; sons, George (Cynthia) Jim Jr. and Danny Jim; grandchildren, Marsha, Olga, Simeon II, Angelina, Nick, Amanda, Benny, Kenny Jr., Ladonna, Lester, Michael, Harvey, Tyrell, Charles, Georgette, Alvin Jr., Alvina and Althea; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Judson) Thomas of Sitka and Jean Hamar of Juneau; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers include Kenny Johnson Sr., Simeon Askoak, Paul Johnson, Randy Gamble, Judson Thomas, Jesse Daniels, Kevin O'Brien, Russell James and Alan James.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at the ANB Hall in Juneau. Services in Angoon will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at the Angoon ANB Hall, followed by an ANS Ceremony and a traditional ceremony to follow. The funeral, also at the ANB Hall in Angoon, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5.