Since 1982
Ben,Tina and Frieda
Koper
Anchorage, Alaska
Ben Koper was classically trained in the Netherlands in the fine art of pastry making.
He studied under the masters in the large hotels of Europe. Though a Dutchman by birth, his heart and mind always dreamt of
far away places and adventures.
After marrying Sientje (Tina) Moerman in 1952 they began their adventure that would lead
them to Anchorage Alaska just weeks before the Great Earthquake of 1964 would strike on Good Friday. Not quite sure this was
the adventure they where ready for remaining in Anchorage was an uncertainty. That was until a gentleman by the name of Wally
Hickel announced he would be building a new hotel in downtown Anchorage. Ben figured if Wally was staying he would stay as
well. Mr. Hickel later went on to become governor of Alaska. Ben would years later become friends with Wally's son Joey.
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