Carlos Durwood Lytle

Carlos Durwood Lytle, 84, passed away on November 8, 2010. He was a native of Texas and a resident of McKinleyville, California. Carlos was married for 52 years to Betty, the love of his life. She passed away July 27, 2002. He served 4 years in the US Navy. He was a logger and truck driver in Humboldt County for 23 years and was employed by Market Wholesale in Redding for 13 years. After retirement he and Betty traveA86761led for several years before returning to McKinleyville where he became a commercial fisherman for 15 years. Carlos had a fabulous memory. He could remember all the words and verses of songs that were over 50 years old. He would do the crossword puzzle from the newspaper every day, and would always complete it. He is survived by his children, Ted Lytle, McKinleyville, Darlene Ward, Chico, California, Patty Frick, McKinleyville, Art Lytle, Redding, California, and Dennis Lytle, McKinleyville; siblings Evelyn Corn, Peggy Benham, Kay Maggard, Cheryl Hunter, and Debbie Sherman, all of Oregon; six grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Bryan Lytle; and five siblings. At his request there will be no services. Care is under the direction of Paul's Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.paulschapel.com Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.