Carl Joseph Thayer

Carl Joseph Thayer (March 9, 1959-July 3, 2024)
Carl Joseph Thayer, 65, died on July 3, 2024 doing one of the many things he loved, rafting the Colorado River. He was accompanied by fellow rafters, coworkers and friends whom he dearly loved.
Carl was a man that wore many hats: Father, Navy veteran, farmer, caver, skier, radio dj, river rafter, electrician, mariner, geologist, leader, independent, free thinker as well as a friend and mentor to many. He was one of the smartest men his children ever knew. He didn't walk in this world by its standards, he marched to the beat of his own drum and encouraged others to do the same. Carl was a little rough around the edges some may say but he had a big heart. He had a deep appreciation and connection for nature and all things outdoors, things most take for granted. He saw parts of this country both above and below that would leave most people speechless.
He loved his family with every piece of his soul and his grandkids were the light of his life. He retired to live up on the Mesa and worked at Powderhorn Resort, a place he loved coming since he was a child. He spent his winters skiing and his summers mountain biking, hiking and rafting the rivers. He was a man of many adventures and lived life to the fullest. He touched and impacted many lives and will be sorely missed.
Carl was preceded in death by his father James E. Thayer and his sister Ginger Mensik. He is survived by his two children Heather Leopard and Joseph Thayer, his grandchildren Jade Schuetz, Damien Leopard, Philip Leopard, Jodee Thayer, Blake Leopard and Jozee Thayer, his nephew James Thayer and his niece Alaina Goldstein.
There will be a celebration of life ceremony held at Powderhorn Resort on August 17, 2024 at 11 am.