CARLETON-OPGAARD-Obituary

CARLETON OPGAARD

Tacoma, Washington

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Carleton M. Opgaard Age 85, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Born in Fort Ransom, North Dakota to John and Anna Opgaard, he lived most of his life in the Pacific Northwest. He was the youngest of five children. Carleton was a lifelong educator. He began his career...

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Dearest Phyllis and Family, It was such a privilege to know Carl, and how we appreciated all the Opgaard kindnesses to our family through the years. Will always remember the thoughtful visit to Melissa when she was so young and sick in the hospital up in Seattle. God bless you, Charlotte , Chuck Melissa, Blake and Leslie and Family

The legacy of Carl lives on in thousand of students touched by his kind spirit and belief in their abilities. I was blessed to benefit from his leadership as a TCC student and spend a "campaign season" around the kitchen table. He has left this world a better place than he found it. Love and prayers to the Opgaard family.

Through his leadership, dedication, and passion, Dr. Oppgard's legacy continues to live on in the students, faculty, and staff at Tacoma Community College. He was great man with a huge heart.

I have many fond memories of time spent with the Opgaard family and listening to the wit of Mr. Carl Opgaard. It such memories that bring cheer during this time of loss. My condolences to his family.

My uncle Carlie was wonderful! I will miss the birthday phone call that he never missed.You are loved by many.