1948-2011
Carl Dennis Baerhold left us suddenly and without warning on Wednesday April 27, 2011, in Salt Lake City. His light will continue to shine in the hearts of those whose life he touched as he moves on to other adventures. His life was not about personal perfection, but about perfect humanity – in all its humor, its glory, its twists and turns.
He was first of all an authentic friend whose ready wit was focused to support those around him. To say he will be missed by all who encountered him is a vast understatement.
Dennis was born in Baltimore, Maryland and attended The McDonogh prep school in Owings Mills, MD. He later attended Virginia Tech and acquired his degree from Webber International University in Babson Park, FL, where he also served as Dean of Students. He always said he wanted to retire in Southwest Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
He lived most of his adult life in central Florida. One of his favorite places was on Lake Howard, FL where one of his daughters still resides.
Dennis enjoyed working with his hands and rehabbed many houses during his life. He knew about practically everything from carpentry to electrical. His favorite thing though, was interacting and helping people. He spent many years working for the Guardian Ad Litem program in Florida, where he helped so many children, some of whom he still kept in touch with.
Dennis touched our lives in so many ways. He loved people, and loved his job at the Home Depot. He lived to make people laugh. He always said that The Home Depot saved his life. He died in his orange apron surrounded by everyone who loved him, which is what he would have wanted.
He is survived by six living children; Michelle Cotton, Michael Baerhold, Kelly Baerhold, Sam Baerhold, Sprague Baerhold and Jason Baerhold, two step children; Christopher Tardy and Suzanna Bauer and three former spouses as well as by his sister and brother in law, Barbara and Bob Tanner. There are numerous grandchildren as well, living in Florida. Brickyard Home Depot, his home away from home, is to be thanked for their support at this transitional time.
A celebration of his life will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Dr., Salt Lake City, on Tuesday, May 10, at 2 pm in the Chapel.
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