Died from flu complications in Fairbanks

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.legacy.com/NewsMiner/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=133350201


Jimmy Donald O'Leary

Jimmy Donald O'Leary, 52, of North Pole, passed away on Sept. 19, 2009, at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital because of flu complications.

Jimmy was born Aug. 4, 1957, in Fairbanks to Donald and Roberta O'Leary.

Jimmy was a devoted husband, father to two stepsons and grandfather to four. He was a hard worker and loved being a welder. He was employed out of Wisconsin Local 601 and considered a traveler out of his hometown local.

Jim was married to Deborah Church on Dec. 24, 1981. Most of his life was spent in Alaska. His friends remember him as being kind and generous. Jim loved camping and fishing with the kids and was an avid football fan. He will be missed.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his uncle, George O'Leary; his mother, Roberta Persinger; and his father, Donald O'Leary.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Deborah O'Leary; his sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Stacy Stouy and John and Kristine Stouy; his grandsons, Hyland and Wyatt Stouy; his granddaughters, Haley and Aspen Stouy; his brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Amy O'Leary; his sister, Deby O'Leary; his brother, Wesley Maxcey; his aunt and uncle, Mary and Frank Warren; as well as numerous cousins.

There will be a celebration of life from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at American Legion Post 11, 129 First Ave. Everyone is welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harry and Sally Porter Heart Center or to Effie Kokrine School.

Arrangements were made by Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home.

 

[AlaskaDenise]

Re: Died from flu complications in Fairbanks

Unfortunately, we don't know which influenza he died from - seasonal H1N1 (less likely), novel H1N1(most likely), H3N2, or B.

Alaska HHS is not releasing enough detailed statistics to be able to know how much of which influenza is circulating.

For older folks this is especially important - if there is more B or H3N2 are circulating, that is more dangerous to them and they need a seasonal shot, if it's novel H1N1 - they can't get vaccinated until ?January.

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[AlaskaDenise]

Re: Died from flu complications in Fairbanks

......... He was a hard worker and loved being a welder. .........

Welders may be especially at risk due to the fact that many times it's difficult to wear a respirator when they should. My young SIL is a welder and already has respiratory issues due to welding byproducts.

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[kiwibird]

Re: Died from flu complications in Fairbanks

Fairbanks residents may be more at risk because of their water supply!?

 

[AlaskaDenise]

Re: Died from flu complications in Fairbanks

If you're referring to arsenic, there are many areasin the state with naturally high arsenic levels.

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[Snowy Owl]

Re: Died from flu complications in Fairbanks

.. if I was a Public Health Man

I would tell all Alaskans and Yukonians to take 50mcg of Selenium daily, it allows the body to excrete the arsenic in the body because

Arsenic - A Fatal Complication for Pandemic Flu - MUST READ (

1 2 3)

Snowy

 

[kiwibird]

Re: Died from flu complications in Fairbanks

I was thinking mainly about Nitrate.

For example, in the Fairbanks area, certain wells are found to have high nitrate content. These wells are in the low hills north of Fairbanks where there is no indication of a fertilizer or animal source. Since the wells with high nitrate tend to lie just at or below the 750-foot contour level on southerly slopes, ground temperature may be a factor. Very likely the nitrate derives from the decay of peat moss just above freezing temperature.

http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/ASF2/248.html
http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ScienceForum/ASF2/248.html

 

[kiwibird]

Re: Died from flu complications in Fairbanks

Following the discovery of high concentrations of arsenic (up to 10,000 ?g/liter) In the well water of a residential area near Fairbanks, Alaska, an epidemiologic study was undertaken in September, 1976, to assess exposure, absorption, and clinical sequelae of chronic arsenic ingestion. Two hundred eleven (91%) of 232 area residents completed questionnaires relating to water consumption history and to the signs and symptoms of arsenicalism...snip.... Increases, the EPA standard (50 ?g/liter) seems reasonable and conservative.

If it isn't one thing - it's another!