Carl, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle slipped away in to the eternities July 18th, 2018 returning to his Heavenly Home to be reunited with his wife Diane Moore Gustason, father and mother, Kenneth and Leona Gustason and the many others who awaited their reunion in heaven.
Carl was born in Minneapolis, MN on the 12th of July 1937. Carl loved serving others always placing their needs before his own. Due to the untimely death of his mother when he was 10 years old, Carl took on the responsibility of helping to raise and care for his younger brothers Kenneth and David.
In his youth, Carl loved playing in the Mississippi river with his brothers which is where he attained his love for the water. Carl Graduated from Patrick Henry High School in the summer of 1955 and joined the United States Navy as a Seaman Recruit at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes Illinois November 8th that same year.
After completing his basic course of study at the US Naval Submarine Base in New London, CT on May 11, 1956 he was as assigned to the Submarine USS Rasher.
Carl quickly became a Quartermaster by 1957 and was trained as an expert naval navigator which position he would hold for 16 of his 20 years of Naval Service. Carl was trained to use the stars as position fixes as well available sea floor maps and sonar to plot a safe course for the submarine. This was an enormous responsibility and Carl excelled at it always ensuring the safe return of his Submarine and his Crewmates after each tour of duty.
Carl met his wife, Diane, of 43 years while stationed in Honolulu HI where she was working for the US Government. Carl and Diane fell in love on their first date and were married November 4th, 1966.
Carl was raised Lutheran but later joined the LDS Church and was baptized. Carl and Diane were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple September 26th 1968. During his life Carl served in many church callings including 2nd Counselor in the 22nd ward Bishopric and Branch President over the Salt Lake Home located in the Salt Lake Stake.
After retiring from the Navy, Carl worked for the US Postal Service, and the LDS Church while raising their son James.
Carl and Diane traveled the world over; going to places such as Egypt, Central American, England and Antarctica. Carl and Diane would also take long road trips to see church historical sites and drove well over half a million miles over their life time.
In 2010, Diane passed away and Carl moved in with his son James in Farmington Utah. Carl loved taking care of his dogs which numbered over 10 in his life time. He would walk his dog Sammy, every day and many people in the neighborhood soon got to know him and fell in love with his genuine kindness and attitude of service.
Carl also loved serving weekly in the temple and never missed a week while his health permitted.
Carl enjoyed camping with his grandchildren, going on trips to Disneyland and watching his grandkids play.
While living in Farmington, Carl met his second wife Carol Benson and they were married and sealed in the Bountiful Temple on July 14th, 2012. Carl and Carol took trips to Disneyworld and Disneyland with Carol’s daughter Jill, son-in-law Nathan and their children before his health began to decline in 2014.
Carl was diagnosed in August of 2014 with Alzheimer’s. Despite his declining health, Carl stayed active as much as he could. He continued to walk his dog and would visit his son for breakfast nearly every morning.
Carol loved and cared for Carl and was a huge blessing in his life. They had a short 6 years together but those years were filled with love. Jill and Nathan did a wonderful job caring for him and loved him greatly.
In July of 2017, Carl went to live at Barrington Place Clinton where they did a wonderful job caring for his needs. He soon became a favorite among the staff and nurses and each expressed great sadness as his health declined.
Carl is survived by his Son, James and his four wonderful children, Bayly Dae, James Maxwell, Joshua Moore and Colby Grant. He is also survived by Carol Gustason and her family of Jill, Nathan and their five children. Carl is also survived by so many who loved him and he loved which are too many to number. Carl loved the Lord and stayed firm in the LDS faith. Carl will always be remembered for his kindness, service and his child like faith. Not a day went by that he didn’t say “it will all work out and it will be okay.” Carl looked forward to the next stage of his eternal progression and wants to be remembered for his life which will continue on serving our Heavenly Father in the heavens. His wish is to thank all those who have been part of his earth life and hopes to see you again in the eternal realms. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 25, 2018 at 12 Noon at the Farmington 7th Ward, 79 S 1525 W. Farmington, UT.
Visitation will be from 10:30-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Funeral Directors: Wasatch
Lawn Mortuary. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
