| Graduation Year | Class of 1981 |
| Date of Passing | Apr 17, 1992 |
| About | Lifelong Anchorage resident James F. Herda, 28, died April 17 at Providence Hospital of injuries received in amotorcycle accident. A service was held at Holy Family Cathedral. A visitation was at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, downtown. Pallbearers were Lyle Brink, Bruce Jaidinger, F. Curt Fruik, Lenny Peirce, Joe Herda and Jay Herda. Mr. Herda was born Aug. 29, 1963, in Anchorage. In his youth, he was an Eagle Scout and part of the scouting staff at Camp Gorsuch. He graduated from Service High School in 1981 and served with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1981 to 1986. After serving at various duty stations, he lived in California until 1990 when he returned to Anchorage with his wife. Mr. Herda had been employed by Rain Proof Roofing. His family made this statement. His special interests were "Harley Davidson motorcycles, firearms and freedom." Mr. Herda was preceded in death by his brother, John, in 1989. |
