Karl G. Bergstrom
Passed: August 05, 2019
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Karl G. Bergstrom
Passed: August 05, 2019
Obituary
Karl G. Bergstrom, of Goodyear, AZ, died August 5, 2019. He was born March 23, 1934, in Boise, ID. Karl served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1954 on submarines and continued to serve in the US Naval Reserve until 1985, achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
Tall, confident, and courageous, Karl was quite a presence. He worked for 23 years as a detective in the Seattle Police Department and in the King County Sheriff’s Office for an additional 11 years. He met his wife Susan in 1985.
Karl loved the ocean, boating, and sailing. After retirement, Karl took a job as the first American security officer hired by Holland America Cruise Lines. Though he traveled to exotic ports of call, being the patriotic guy he was, he most enjoyed coming home to the United States.
Karl loved to read while sitting on the deck in the sun and the fresh ocean air. He was an avid reader, who enjoyed playing cards, working out, and a good game of golf.
Karl is survived by his wife, Susan Bergstrom; daughter, Lisa Bergstrom; sons, Michael Bergstrom, and Timothy Bergstrom; brothers, Paul Bergstrom, John (Karen) Bergstrom; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of WA State ; brothers and sisters-in-law: Tom and Sheila Snyder, Goodyear, AZ; Tim and Danette Rector, Tom and Jeanine Moore, Burt and Peggy Geiger all of Montana, and numerous nieces and nephews.
10 responses to Karl G. Bergstrom
Gunborg says:
August 16, 2019
Hallo- exuse- me- Ship Carl-Gustavs father travel to Amerika – name on ship is Stockholm from Gothenburg /harbor -Sweden
and
Carls grandfather- ship travel emi- Amerika – first from Gothenburg –
change ship travel from Liverpool name- Mauretania
Gunborg
Ove Hammar says:
August 21, 2019
Many years ago I, my wife and our youngest son visited Carl and Susan.An eveningtour with their sailing ship outside Seattle was just unforgettable. We feel so sorry for Susan, the children and grandchildren. Send them our love.
Ove Hammar and family.
Robert Ferro says:
August 21, 2019
Met Karl while living in Pebble Creek. Karl was a light hearted guy and a pretty decent poker player. He made the game and the community better with his presence. Karl, hope you get some good hands while enjoying your best cruise ever….
A fellow sub sailor,
Bob
Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. says:
August 28, 2019
Karl was an inspiration to me as the former Pastor of the Church at Litchfield Park. In addition to singing on occasion, we often had talks regarding the scripture after church and his insight was always encouraging. On one occasion last fall, Karl shared with me in tears of a friend in Tucson with cancer. I prayed as he wept. Karl never asked for prayers for himself.
I offer my genuine sympathy to Karl’s family and thank God for being touched by the life of Karl Bergstrom.
Peace, Dale Hopely