Carl Ross Inman March 24, 1929 - September 20, 2015 san diego Carl Ross Inman, 86, of San Diego, CA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2015. He is mourned by daughters Dianne, Nanci, Lisa, and Aime, sister Elaine and brother Jerry. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Bonita "Bunnie," son Steven and brother Don. Also mourned by sons-in-law Bob and Greg, along with grandchildren Pamela, Nicholas, Brian, Laura, great-grandchildren, Patrick, Philip, Gabriella, Liam, Quinn, Hayley, Sadie, Jayden, Cohen. Carl was born in Watertown, South Dakota on March 24, 1929. He was the second child, and first son, to Laura and Ross Inman. Carl is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and Alumni of the University of South Dakota. After they were married in 1953, Carl and Bunnie moved to San Diego where they made their home. Carl worked for the County of San Diego as a social worker and retired in May 1986. He loved classical music and British comedies. Chocolate desserts, especially cake, made his blue eyes light up! He was an avid reader and was something of a walking encyclopedia when it came to military history, ships, submarines, and aircraft. Carl was a kind man to family and friends and he would be there for them without expecting anything in return. He lived a long and full life gifting us with his wisdom, humor and warmth. He will be missed immensely. We are left with an excerpt from a poem chosen for him by the woman who knew him best, his beloved wife."And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For though from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to faceWhen I have crossed the bar"~Tennyson
Published in The San Diego Union Tribune on Sept. 27, 2015