Manton A. Carl

Dearest Lolita and family:
Your father was an amazing man as you well know! How blessed you all were to have him as an anchor and support in your lives. I knew him only the few short years we lived on your farm...but I grew to love your parents and respect them very much. They truly don't make folks like that any more! Thanks for letting me be a part of your lives...
and be comforted in the knowledge that he lived a good, long, rich life and that he loved you all very much.

Dear Lolita and Family:

We are saddened to read about your Dad's passing. He was great fun to talk with and be around. We rode our horses around the property for a decade and he always went out of his way to cycle over and exchange hellos. Over the years we heard many good stories and learned to love the friendship and admire his courage for all that he undertook. He was always busy doing something around the farm, but never too busy to stop and visit. I know he worked hard, but I...

My family moved in, neighbors to the Carl family, from Iowa. We knew noone here but about a week after we "landed" the Carl family rode into our yard---all on horseback---and each member of the family was carrying a gift. One had a sack of walnuts, another something that came from their garden the last summer, etc. It was the nicest and warmest greeting anyone could have ever given us and because of it and many other kindnesses through the years, Manton will always have a very special...

Lolita & Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Manton. I always looked forward to talks with him and learning about the history of the farm. The farm and family provided such a wonderful home to our girls - Sky & Rayette. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I have very fond memories of growing up on the farm and Manton and the Carl family were a huge part of those memories. Manton was always an eye opener for a city kid like me. He will be remember to me as a wind burned, stoic man, driving up on his 4 wheeler, grey hair going everywhich way and a huge smile on his face!

We have known this strong yet gentle man for over 48 yrs- he was a man of the earth and a keeper of his family Heritage. He worked hard along side of his wonderful wife and children. His family will look back with memories good and not so good but with honest strength and a keeper of his Hubbard farm. He was a fair man and loved his family- but was a task master of work- never shrinking from his task of keeping his land working. He will be missed but always thought of with warm thoughts- the...

My grandfather Manton was like a father to me. He was patient, kind, and wise. I am honored to have learned so much from him. I will miss him.

This was a great man who should have a special place in the history of the state of Oregon.
His many friends are ever greatful for his wisdom and forsight for the state of Oregon.
I did not know him personally, but learned to know of him through the wonderful "old timers" I have known memories of him with me . They all spoke so highly of this gentleman.