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1939
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2025
Wayne Carroll Obituary
February 3, 1939 – February 18, 2025
Nikiski – Wayne Carroll passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 in Nikiski, Alaska with his wife Maxine by his side. Wayne was born in Taft, CA and was raised in nearby Bakersfield, CA.
From a young age Wayne was involved in many scholastic activities and his love of music led Wayne to become an accomplished drummer who played with several local bands. Following high school Wayne worked for a local veterinarian as well as a local butcher. In the early sixties Wayne went to work for Shell Oil, beginning a career that was to span decades. This occupation saw Wayne spend significant time in California, Colorado, Montana and his beloved Alaska. Wayne was most proud, and rightfully so of the integral part he played in the construction of several oil platforms located in the cook inlet. Wayne was studious and demonstrated a great amount of energy to detail for the majority of his life. But those who knew him and loved him most would lovingly call him "anal". It cannot be understated that Wayne was a caring man devoting a good deal of his life to helping others. He was a lover of life, and his presence will be missed by friends and family alike.
Wayne is survived by his two daughters from his first marriage Darrilyn and Juli, his wife Maxine of many years, several stepchildren, and his beloved grandchildren from California and Alaska.
Wayne was preceded in death by his Parents Jack and Iren and his younger sister Charlene.
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Sherry Matson
March 16, 2025
I first met Wayne when Tyler was in my fourth grade class and I set up a three-day cinnamon roll baking operation in my classroom. This was a fundraiser for our four day trip across Kachemak Bay to study marine in vertebrates. Wayne. helped streamline our baking operation, and continued to be involved for the next two years when Tyler was in my fifth and sixth grade classes. By then, he was hooked - and I was delighted with his involvement! He (and Maxine) stayed involved for many years after that, with Wayne always improvising, inventing and problem-solving for anything that might come up in my classroom. After I retired, my husband Darryl and I stayed in touch with Wayne and Maxine, enjoying their friendship. We loved Wayne‘s colorful storytelling, and appreciated his robust chuckles at our own. Wayne was a gem. We will dearly miss him.
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