Carl Everett Detillion, age 79, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011 at his home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington with his family at his side. He was born on June 27, 1931 in Waverly, Ohio to Dwight and Mildred (Bowman) Detillion.
Carl grew up in Ohio and at age 17, enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. After the war, he returned to Ohio and worked for General Motors until moving to Mount Vernon, Washington where he was in management at Skagit Steel foundry in Sedro-Woolley for 17 years. He was married to Barbara Patten in 1950.
Later he met the love of his life, Bette Mullen while working at Skagit Steel and they were married on February 11, 1972. They resided in Edmonds, Washington where Carl and two partners purchased Rodger’s Olympic Foundry in South Seattle and operated that business until his retirement. In 1999, Carl and Bette returned to Sedro-Woolley.
Carl in his younger years enjoyed racing and was one of the founders of Skagit Speedway. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, r v camping, and boating in the San Juan’s. For many years, he wintered in Surprise, Arizona. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family and good friends.
Carl was a lifetime member of the Elks, George Baldridge Post #43 American Legion, and a member of the Good Sam RV Club of Skagit County.
Carl is survived by his wife, Bette Detillion and his beloved dog Rosie of the family home in Sedro-Woolley. His children, Karen Nickel and her husband Glen of Concrete, Steven Detillion and his wife Elizabeth of Mount Vernon, Mark Detillion and his wife Jolene, and Julie Harris and her husband Ivory all of Seattle. 14 grandchildren, Eron, Autumn, Angie, Dustin, Danielle, Steven Jr., Katelin, David, Ashley, Thomas, Shane, Nicole, Jason, Kira, and numerous great-grandchildren.
His brothers and sister, Ronald Detillion and his wife Maxine of Shelby, Ohio, Juanita Mitchum and her husband Ronnie of Dayton, Ohio, Ed Detillion and his wife Betty of Shelby, Ohio, Paul Detillion and his wife Judy of Mansfield, Ohio, Tim Detillion and his wife Jean of Shelby, Ohio, Mike Detillion and his wife Jane of Shirley, Massachusetts, Danny Detillion and his wife Karen of Piketon, Ohio, and Bobby Detillion of Findley, Ohio. His brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Gloria Mullen of Menlo Park, California and numerous nieces and nephews. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Susan Detillion; a brother, James Detillion, and his son, Keith Detillion.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Wendy Tingley officiating with military honors to follow. Inurnment will be at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to North Puget Oncology at United General Hospital. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the care given to Carl by Dr. Shetabi and the staff at United General Hospital. Arrangements and Services are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Carl & Bette have been the most wonderful neighbors to me these past four years! I could always count on the fact that Carl knew EVERYTHING that was happening on our block & was so committed to making sure all was well. Doug & I are here for you, Bette, if there’s ever anything you’d like a hand with–you & your family remain in our prayers!
We too miss Carl. I had the good fortune of working for and with Carl from 1964 until he retired from Rogers Olympic in 1999. We maintained a good relationship both on the job and off. I met Betty while working at Skagit as well. Carl and I worked together, traveled together and did some fishing as well. He was a great man and Betty and Carl made a great couple. Brenda and I send our deepest sympathy.
We are having a very hard time believing that Carl has passed. He will always be in our memory and prayers. Betty, the four of us had such good times together and we will miss that, however, we look forward to visits and friendship with you Betty.
We will miss You Unlce Carl, we love you and thank you been my unlce and have me ride with you in the #74 car I was younger, I was one my dreams be a race car driver.
Bette and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, and we want you to know that you are in our prayers every day. God bless all of you.
Love Ed and Betty
Bette, we will never forget all our fun times together. The trip to Greece, my famous 50th birthday in Canada, and all the other things we’ve done. Our love to you and your family at this very difficult time.
My dear family in Seattle…I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Carl was such a great man. Always smiling, always asking how you are. He will be missed. I know he is smiling now…no more pain. Lovingly being welcomed into heaven and catching up on old times with Keith, Mama and Papa and his great nephew Scot..who passed before him 11 days prior. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bette, we are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss the family reunions in Ohio and all the love and fun we shared together. Mostly, I will never forget what I have learned from Carl over the years and the respect and admiration I had for him.
Love,
brother Mike
MY DEAR BROTHER, I WILL MISS YOU, DUR ING YOUR TIME OF STRIFE AND SUFFERING , YOU MAY ONLY SEEN ONE BROTHER , BUT WE ALL WRE THERE, AND WE WILL MISS YOU AND THEN THERE WAS ONLY SEVEN AND ME LOVE YOUR SISTER
MY DEAR BROTHER,I LOVE YOU,AND I WILL MISS YOU,DURING YOUR TIME OF STRIFE AND SUFFERING WHEN YOU ONLY SEEN ONE OF US THER E ,WE ALL WAS WITH YOU AND WE ALL WILL MISS YOU
We are sorry for your loss. We have many happy memories of Carl. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Bette, during this difficult time.