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1921
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2009
Carroll Trego Obituary
Carroll Elwood Trego, 88, passed away on July 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Carroll was born in Peoria, Illinois on April 12, 1921, the only child of Grover and Mamie Trego. He served his country in WWII, captured on Wake Island and a POW for 4 years. Carroll was proud to be an American, a Marine and an ex-POW. He was active in the D.A.V., American Ex-Prisoners of War and Wake Island Survivors groups along with the Masons and the Beverly High School Athletic Supporters.
He was an active square dancer, golfer and craftsman. He loved to share his plastic canvas hobby.
Carroll is survived by sons John (Debbie) of Portage MI and Robert (Tabatha) of Abbeville SC, and daughter Nancy (Mike) of Moorpark. He is also survived by his grandchildren Robert, Jeff and David Trego, Vanessa, Nicholas and Joshua Trego and Matthew Stewart, along with several great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Rose Family of Simi Valley. Services with military honors will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery on Friday, August 21, 2009.
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Nancy Stewart
September 7, 2009
So Dad, you left us to move to a more peaceful place where you have joined many of your life-long buddies. I know you missed them and are happy to be able to talk with them again!
We miss you. You were a great Dad!
Love, Nancy
Sherri Hughes
August 25, 2009
John, Rob and Nan, and extended families~
I'm so very sorry to hear of Carroll's passing... Rob and Alicia Trego gave me the news today. I have nothing but fond memories of him. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers...
Cousin Trish and Bob Guy
August 17, 2009
How fortunate to have had him in your life for so many years.
How sad the departure.
Our thoughts are with you.
Sharon Henderson
August 13, 2009
Nancy and family- During this sad time we are hoping that the good memories will always be in your heart along with him. Gordy and Sharon Henderson
Mike Stewart
August 13, 2009
I will miss all the weekly dinners with you this year. Love Mike
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