Donald Wayne Carroll Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald Wayne Carroll (Poppy) 89 years Passed away on October 8 2016, Sandy Utah. Don was born on July 2 1927 in the L.D.S Hospital Salt Lake City Utah To Ernest LeRoi Carroll, and Lillian Beatrice Bolton Carroll He married Helen Johnson on August 14 1946 in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple, by Harold B. Lee. Don lived a long and fruitful life, as he grew up his family lived in Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and finally residing in Salt Lake City UT. He spent numerous summers with his Grandfather in Blanding UT, where he grew to love horseback riding, and exploring the countryside. Don graduated from South High School in 1945, where shortly after he enlisted in the Navy, just before the end of WWII. He was stationed in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese surrendered, he then went to Midway Island where Don spent the last 10 months of his tour of duty, he finished his Navy hitch on July 6 1946, with an honorable discharge specialist 3rd class. 6 weeks after being discharged from the Navy, he married the love of his life Helen Johnson in the L.D.S. Temple. During their life together they had 5 children, the youngest was still born. Don and Helen lived in Utah, Northern CA, then back to Utah, before finally settling in Southern CA in 1973. Helen passed away on July 10 1993 from diabetes and health complications. Don continued to reside in Southern CA, marrying two more times and being widowed two more times. He moved back to Utah in January of 2015 and resided with his daughter Becky until the time of his death. Don had more than a few professions in his lifetime , Shoe Salesman, Fireman, Mailman, Brick Maker, Meat Cutter, and finally a Water Department Superintendent, he also managed various apartments, a motel, and even tried a few self employed businesses all the while working full time. He retired from Suburban Water in San Dimas CA. Don really enjoyed playing Santa Claus every Christmas to the delight of all those he visited. Don was always there to give a helping hand, he would do whatever he could to help anyone in need, and he would give you the shirt off of his back if necessary. Don was always there for each of his children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, it was always said When Dad (Poppy) bought for one, he bought for all, Don was a very special man and will missed very much by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even great, great grandchildren. Don loved to play cards, it was his lifetime passion, and he even taught pinochle classes for 8 years He was a proud member of good standing in the L.D.S. Church. In his later years he was President of the Lions club in Montclair CA District 4L4. Don was also a 7 time President of the V.I.P Club for the Rancho Cucamonga Seniors, and very instrumental in the new construction of a new facility for the seniors to meet in, he was honored for this by a special visit by President George W Bush for his efforts. He was active with the senior center until his health issues forced him to return to Utah in 2015. Don is survived by: 3 brothers, E.L. Carroll Jr. Dean Carroll, and Tom Carroll 4 Children Janis (Dave) Miller, Becky Carroll, Don (Cynthia) Carroll II, and Rusty (Melia) Carroll 12 Grandchildren 29 Great Grandchildren 2 Great, Great Grandchildren Don is preceded in death by: Son Mark Carroll Granddaughter Erika Carroll Wife Helen Wife Dotty Wife Kate Sister Dorothy Meadows Graveside Services will be held: On Monday October 17th at 12:00 PM Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park 17111 South Camp Williams Road Bluffdale, Utah 84065 Family and friends can meet afterwards: From 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Jordan First Ward 4145 South 3920 West WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH 84120 The family wishes to thank the following: The George E. Wahlen Veterans Hospital of Salt Lake City UT, their Doctors, Staff, and all of the services they have provided in the last year and a half, what we would have done without them, we will never know. The Caregiver Support Network Home Health and Hospice, the visiting home nurses, social workers, and Hospice staff have been fantastic. Sandy Health and Rehab, who helped care for Don in the final eight weeks of his life. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com

Donald Wayne Carroll

July 2, 1927 - October 8, 2016