"To my bereaved cousin Cheryl, her son Landon, Cheryl's husband Wayne, and the rest of my Uncle Carl's relatives who also mourn his passing: Uncle Carl was such a charmer...so good-natured...loving practical jokes:) He suffered many setbacks with his heart trouble, surgeries, and injuries, but always came bouncing back--to the surprise and delight of us all! Until now. At 90, he lived a good and full life, and for that I/we are very thankful. But we will surely and sorely miss him, rest assured. I carry with me the fun memory of Carl's visit to our Wisconsin farmhouse w/his family when I was young: A very large spider was spotted sitting on the floor; everyone 'knew' Carl had placed it there (plastic assumed) as a joke to scare his sister Gladys (my mother), but he denied it. Finally someone went to pick it up to prove it was fake and it suddenly RAN! Everyone screamed and then laughed at length:) ...We still never trusted uncle w/things that scare, after that--due to his larger-than-life sense of humor!! Carl also came out to Arkansas from Arizona, to be near Mama, his sister, on her death bed in 2009; he only ever teased her because he LOVED her so dearly! Our family appreciates all he has done, and been, for us. He will always be remembered with love and fondness. Please be comforted knowing he is at peace now, and in God's loving Care."
In loving memory of
Carl Speer
Carl Speer - Phoenix, Arizona - 90
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on November 19, 2018.
Born Carl Henry Speer October 9, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois.
Carl was an electrical Engineer for Western Electric in Cicero, IL for 42 years, after retiring he became a teacher for the College of DuPage. His hobbies he enjoyed repairing radios, televisions, cars and traveling. Carl Served in the Army over in Korea from 1950 -1952 as a combat radio repairman. His love for travel has taken Carl and his family all over the world including 49 states, 3 continents, and 18 countries.
Carl's family moved to Scottsdale Arizona in 1991. He became active in another Model A club where he drove his 1929 Model A in Parades and even drove his car to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Proceeded in death his wife Marjorie of 56 years, his grandson Trevor, sister Gladys Lisson, brother Frank Speer and his little dog Bear.
Survived is his daughter Cheryl and husband Wayne Hicks, grandson Landon Satterthwaite along with his nieces Linda Morill, JayDee Willard and Nephew Daniel Lisson.
Service will be held at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel located at 6500 E. Bell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ
Starting at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 15, 2018.
After services we invite everyone to a celebration of life reception. Information available after the service.
Tributes
"So sorry to hear of Carl passing. He was a good neighbor, and friend. We will always remember his Model A and how much he loved it. He lived a good long and healthy life. Your family was fortunate to have such a wonderful father and grandfather."