More detail on this person: Carl "Doc"
Waterman was born February 23, 1944 in Kellogg.
When WWII ended the family moved to Salmon
where his father worked in construction. In
Salmon, Waterman learned the value of honest
work, personal integrity, respect for others and a
love and appreciation for nature.
After excelling scholastically (where he earned
the nickname "Doc" he joined the United States
Army flying helicopters in Vietnam. While there he
received the Purple Heart and many awards for his
services, including the Distinguished Flying
Cross, 20 awards (14th - 33rd) of the Air Medal,
the Bronze Medal for heroism and the Army
Commendation Medal. Because of his superior
aircraft skills he was selected to test fly
evaluate experimental military aircraft.
After leaving military service, Waterman flew
helicopters and worked several jobs until he went
to Craig, Alaska where he worked for Klawock
Heena Corp and became Klawock City
administrator.
Valuing community service, Waterman served on
Craig's Planning and Zoning Committee, Craig City
School Board, POW Chamber of Commerce, and
the Alaska Girl Scout Advisory council. During
this time he was married to Lori and they had two
children, Geoffrey and Rachelle.
After the tragic death of his wife, Lori, Waterman
married Deborah Boroski who provided another
daughter, Samantha Nielsen and three
grandchildren. They deccided it was time to retire
so they moved to Silver City, New Mexico looking
for a milder climate.
Waterman loved Alaska and requested that his
ashes would be scattered there later this summer.
As a final tribute, many of his family and friends
are committed to planting some trees in his
remembrance. There will always be a warm spot in
our hearts for him and the kind of man he was.
Waterman went to be wih his Lord and Savior
March 18, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. He
was proceded in death by his parents, Ernest and
Ester; two older sisters Marda and Ernestine
(Teeny); and wife Lori.
He is survived by his second wife Deborah;
stepdaughter Samantha and three greandchildren;
two children. Geoffrey and Rachelle; two older
brothers, Francis of Wittman, Arizona and Phillip
of Salmon; extened family and many friends.
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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