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Chris Karp Obituary
A memorial service will be in August in Council, outside Nome. His final resting place will be at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore.
Chris was born May 27, 1936, in Baker City, Ore. He was a 1954 graduate of Springfield High School, where he excelled in track and field and basketball. He was involved in Boy Scouts and in 1953 was granted the coveted Eagle Badge as well as the Silver Award.
Chris served in the Army 298th Signal Corps stationed in France from 1955 to 1957. On return to the states, Chris enrolled at the University of Oregon.
In 1960, Chris met Carlene Millet at a New Year's Eve party and less than a year later they married in Reno, Nev.
Chris graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree in health, physical education and recreation in 1964.
In 1970, the family moved to Nome, where Chris was food service director at Beltz Regional Boarding School and later the assistant superintendent of Alaska State Operated Schools. He retired in 1987 from the Department of Transportation, where he was the administrative officer for the Northwest region.
"A piece of their hearts will always remain in Nome," his family recalled.
"He and Carlene left Nome to return to Oregon in 1987. They spent some of each year exploring the states and never missed an Oregon football game.
"Chris is remembered as a kind, gentle, calm and steady force. He was an honorable man who earned the respect of all who knew him. His presence will be missed terribly, but each of us carries his influence with us every day."
Chris is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carlene; brother, Bill Karp and wife Mary of Eugene; daughters, Robin and husband Doug Johnson of Nome and Merna Karp of Seattle; sons, Jon Karp and wife Buffy of Wilsonville, Ore., and David Karp and wife Debbie of Anchorage; and 11 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in memory of Chris Karp to the Nome Volunteer Fire Department, Box 281, Nome 99762.
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Memories and Condolences
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Roxanne Bills
July 24, 2008
We all have beautiful memories, espeically of Nome. My prayers are with all of you and may your memories ease your grief. God Bless!
charmi (kowchee)Olson
July 17, 2008
Carlene, Merna, and family, Our whole family is saddened by the loss of Chris. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to ask. Hopefully we will see you at the Nome Picnic this summer. Our love and prayers to each and everyone of you.
Phyllis Walluk
July 17, 2008
To Carlene and family,
We are all keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Keep all the good memories.
Phyllis Iknokinok-Walluk
Gil & Sophie Gutierrez
July 16, 2008
Dear Carlene and family, you have been in our thoughts during our trip south to live in Oregon - we have spoken of you and Chris often. We hope to see you soon.
Audrey & John McEwen
July 16, 2008
Dear Carlene and family,
We remember you both with fond memories. We send our prayers and love to you and your family. God Bless you.
We had many fun times in the beautiful Florence, Oregon area and have thought of you many times in the years since we have move away.
Your friends , Audrey & John McEwen
gloria james
July 15, 2008
my deepest condeolence to you carlene and family i have been trying to reach you thru internet these few years . i still live out here in gambell i wanted to say a big hello to you both nice people.
i am thinking of you at all times my parents are sill here in gambell also, they think of both of you all your family and your granchildrens.
winnie is still very active anna is in bed rest but all is well.
may the lord bless you in every way i will pray for you carlene and your family.
Joe and Ida Murray
July 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family Carlene. We remember Chris as we graduated from Beltz School. We are in Elim and are grandparents now. We sent our love. Joe and Ida Murray
Connie Lyon
July 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ken & Dee Hooten
July 15, 2008
We met Chris in Nome last year. One knew he was a genlteman right away. I mentioned that his hat was cool and that I liked it. A short time later I met his son David in Anchorage. He said, "Dad mentioned you liked his hat, here's one for you". Our sympathy goes out to Chris' family. God bless each of you.
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