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1931
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2016
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Carl Antrim Obituary
Carl was born June 16, 1931, at home in Kansas City, Mo., the son of George W. and Beatrice (Carpenter) Antrim. On June 20, 1954, Carl married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Holder, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Independence, Mo.
He and Shirley have three daughters, Sheri L. Dunn, Cathy E. Seger (married to Jim Seger), and Susan C. Antrim (married to Dr. Jim Ragan), nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He graduated from William Chrisman High School, and the University of Missouri Science and Technology, (Missouri School of Mines – Rolla, Mo.) with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Carl served in the Air Force during the Korean War.
While in the Air Force, he was assigned to the Special Weapons division (Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs). He had the following security clearances: Top Secret (military) and a "Q" clearance AEC (Category 8; investigated by the FBI). Shirley also had these same two security clearances, since they were married. When the Strategic Air Command (SAC) obtained authorization to have Special Weapons on their bases, Carl was selected to be a member of the transfer team charged with cleaning the Nuclear Capsule, inspecting the weapons and certifying that the weapons were ready for service. His team was then responsible for delivering the bombs to Whiteman AFB.
Carl retired as Vice President from Black & Veatch after 33 years; he held multiple positions within the company. Throughout his professional life, he was a Registered Professional Engineer in 38 states and travelled to more than 30 countries.
After retirement, he kept busy as a volunteer for Youth Friends and the GED program, a tutor for the Literacy Council of Independence, and served on the Ordinance Review Committee for the City of Independence.
Funeral services will be 10 A.M. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, 816-353-1218. Visitation will be 9 a.m. Thursday prior to the service at the chapel. Burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
The family requests contributions to the Heart Association in lieu of flowers.
Online condolence may be expressed to the family at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Antrim
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Michael Conte
October 23, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss
October 22, 2016
May the God of 'all comfort' give you what you need at this time to have peace and hope. Please accept my condolences.
Kim McComas
October 22, 2016
To All the Antrim Gals- Reach up and God will reach the rest of the way. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Jeanne Park
October 20, 2016
Sending condolences and hugs to all our cousins.
Bill and Pat Hines
October 20, 2016
We were so sorry to learn of Carl's passing. Please know that we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
John George
October 20, 2016
Sue, Sheri, Cathy and Shirley
Please accept my condolences at your loss. I not only worked for Carl but was mentored / coached by him as well. I still speak of Carl and lessons I learned from him, in my daily walk of mentoring the young professionals at B&V.
Carl casts a long shadow of influence over the many people he has touched and inspired each of us to be better than we ever thought we could be . . . not just because he was a wise man, but because he cared. I not only consider Carl as a good coach but a great role model.
He was a good man and will be deeply missed.
Kerry Erington
October 20, 2016
One of the great gentlemen I have known. My condolences to Shirley and the family.
Yvonne Ventimiglia
October 18, 2016
Sheri and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you and give you peace during this difficult time.
Yvonne, Chuck, and Jeanette
October 18, 2016
It is still no real that, my Daddy is gone. To have this wonderful man as my Father, was great, exciting, so much fun all the time. I will miss him very much.
Kelly Whitehouse
October 18, 2016
Sue, Sheri, Cathy and Shirley,
At times like this we are reminded of the preciousness of life, not to be taken for granted. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sue, I will always remember your Dad's consistently cheery demeanor. Every time I think of him I remember how he would go around your house singing I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas babe and you oughta see me do my stuff. Too funny the great memories that stick with you and I'm sure you have a life full of them about your Dad! Again, sincere condolences to your entire family.
John 11:1-44
Cindy and Terry Zimmerman
October 18, 2016
We have good memories of our time shared with Carl and Shirley while at RCC. He was always a thoughtful and caring man and friend. I treasured his support in my ministry. Love to Shirley and family.
October 18, 2016
Sue, Sheri, Cathy and Shirley,
At times like this we are reminded of the preciousness of life, not to be taken for granted. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sue, I will always remember your Dad's consistently cheery demeanor. Every time I think of him I remember how he would go around your house singing I'm a ding dong daddy from Dumas babe and you oughta see me do my stuff. Too funny the great memories that stick with you and I'm sure you have a life full of them about your Dad! Again, sincere condolences to your entire family.
John 11:1-44
Kelly Whitehouse
Jean Grider Mercer
October 17, 2016
I am thinking of you all and praying for your comfort as you grieve for Carl's death. He was a very special man, and we all are better for having known him. God bless you all.
October 16, 2016
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time. Psalms 29:11
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