March 4, 1939 ~ August 21, 2010

Carl Alma Pace, Jr. of Pleasant Grove passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on August 21, 2010, while surrounded by his family in Pocatello, ID, while traveling with his wife of 41 years, Kathryn Washburn Pace.  Carl was born March 4, 1939 to Carl A. Pace, Sr. and Lillian Norman Pace.  Carl and Kathy were married January 9, 1970 in Elko, NV. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on November 2, 1971.

Carl was a devoted husband, father of 5, grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of one plus five.  He was devoted to the service of others, including his family, friends, neighbors, church and members of his Deer Sam’s Club, Utah County Chapter.  He enjoyed camping, traveling and riding ATV’s.  Carl was known for his craftsman skills, which he used for humanitarian services.  Carl retired from Alpine School District, where he worked with his closest friend, Brent North, for 35 years.  Carl served honorably in the US Air Force and Reserves from 1958-1964.  Above all Carl was an honorable, honest and compassionate man and will be missed by many who are proud to have known him.

Carl is survived by his wife and five children, Becky (Ken) Nesheim, Lynnwood, WA; Jerrilyn Davis, Pleasant Grove; Cindy (Shennon) Davis, Pocatello, ID; Rodney (Debbie) Pace, Taylorsville and Sherrie Christensen, Kamas.  His grandchildren are, Melissa, Felicia (Robert), Joseph (Heather), Lacey, Taylor, Alexandria, Breanna, Kristena, Thomas, Shaedra, Garrett, Hannah and Brodey.  One great grandson, Talon and five honorary great grandchildren, Avri, Hattie, Kyle, Belle and Abby.  He is also survived by five brothers and sisters, Janet (Goldon) Adams, Keith (Sam) Pace, Gerald (Karen) Pace, Neil (Margie) Pace and Kaylene (Gary) Beardall.

Funeral and viewing services will be held under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary of Pleasant Grove, with a viewing on Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at 494 South 300 East.  A funeral will be held Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Timpanogos Stake Center Chapel,  800 North 100 West, Pleasant Grove, beginning at 11:00 a.m. preceded by a one hour viewing.  Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.

Carl’s family would like to thank the hospital and staff of the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID, for their compassionate service and care of our husband and father, and the support they gave us to help this great man in his final hours.  The family would also like to thank the staff of the cowboy RV Park and the other campers who helped us as well.  Your kindness will be treasured always.  We also would like to thank the staff of the Huntsman Cancer Center in American Fork, especially Dr. Wendy Breyer, Dr. Jay Clark, as well as Paula and Mandy for the excellent care they gave during his battle with cancer. 

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Ilene Carter said:

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Carl when I worked with him at Alpine School District. He was one of the best. He could fix anything. He will be missed. Ilene Carter

August 25, 2010

Susan Pyne said:

Kathy you will remember better as Bryant. I worked with you at Signetics and you,Carl,John and me ran around for awhile. Then when I married Gary Beddoes, we went camping and stuff. Anyway I am sorry for your lose, he was a very happy go lucky man. Hope that you are doing okay, wish I could come but I just found out about his death and I have to work tomorrow. Anyway take care of yourself.

August 26, 2010

Christie Harward said:

Dear Pace Family. I am very sorry to hear about Carl. My Name is Christie Harward. My father is Curtis Harward and my Grandparents Where Heber and Cleo Harward. I remember spending much time as a kid with Great uncle Carl and Aunt Lillian I loved going to their house or seeing them at great grandma Lula's house. Uncle Carl was always teasing me. Very fond memories. I also spent much time at the old roller skating rink there in Provo at the river bottoms as we called them with cousin Kaylene. Please tell her my email address if she would like to catch up. I heard the news about Cousin Carl last night through cousin Debbie Marano. Thank god for cousin. My family as well as my Dad send our Heart felt thoughts and prays' to you all. If there is anything we may do for you please contact me. My email address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it sincerely christie harward.

August 27, 2010

Gwen said:

Aunt Kathy and Family, I hope you all know how much we love you. I'm so glad we got to spend this day together, celebrating Uncle Carl's life. I wish you could have one more day with him, I wish you didn't have to go through this loss. I want you to remember this... 'When things in Life seem hard to handle... just know that God is watching over you. I know because I asked Him to!' We're here for you all. We love you, we love Uncle Carl, and I know you'll all be together again someday, even though right now it seems like an eternity.

August 28, 2010