Born in 1921 in Blaine County, OK, Calvin experienced some of the most
extraordinary events of the 20th century. In his youth, he traveled with his family
by covered wagon with mule team from Arrey, NM to homestead near Cortez, CO.
During the Depression, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, working in
Mesa Verde National Park. After the United States entered WWII,
he and his twin brother enlisted in the Army, both fought in the Pacific.
After the war, he trained in radio and television, became a licensed HAM radio
operator until late in his life.
He married to his late wife on Christmas Day in 1948. Calvin enjoyed a long career
in geophysics until retirement, always referring to himself as a “Doodlebugger”.
He was active in church as an elder and Bible class teacher. He loved to attend
Army reunions. Calvin also enjoyed genealogy, travelling, especially to visit family,
and “chasing electrons”.
He was a true man of honor, deeply loved by family and friends.