Curtis Arnold Karvala
April 2, 1930 - October 9, 2011
Service
Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office
5265 Providence Road, Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-9409 |
Virginia Beach Community Chapel
1261 Laskin Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Friday 10/14, 1:19 pm

Curtis A. Karvala – Virginia Beach

Captain Curtis A. Karvala, U.S. Navy Retired went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2011. He was born in Eveleth, MN on April 2, 1930. He attended Eveleth HS and Junior College. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1952. After serving aboard USS TINGEY DD-539 in the Korean Conflict, he went to Navy flight training earning his Naval Aviator’s wings in 1955. He had tours in the following fighter squadrons, VC-4, VF-74, VX-4, VF-33, and he was Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadron 31. Other Navy tours of duty included the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School acquiring a graduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Armed Forces Staff College, Carrier Air Wing FOUR, Executive Officer of the USS AMERICA, Bureau of Naval Personnel, and Commanding Officer of the USS SHREVEPORT LPD-12. He retired from active duty in 1975 having completed 28 years of Naval service.
Captain Karvala was a member of Virginia Beach Community Chapel where he taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. He was an avid golfer and loved to fish. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Merryana nee Merryana Wesson of Corpus Christi, TX; two daughters, Susan Hill and husband Whit, and Leslie Boughton, both of Virginia Beach; son Chris Karvala and wife Kim, also of Virginia Beach; and son David Karvala and wife Wendy of Kitty Hawk, NC; twelve grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren and sister Gail Hallstrom of Eveleth, MN. A memorial service will be conducted at Virginia Beach Community Chapel on Friday, October 14 at 2 pm with the Rev. Mark Scharfe officiating. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

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Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office
5265 Providence Road, Suite 104
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-9409 | Map
Virginia Beach Community Chapel
1261 Laskin Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Friday 10/14, 1:19 pm

Curtis A. Karvala – Virginia Beach Captain Curtis A. Karvala, U.S. Navy Retired went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2011. He was born in Eveleth, MN on April 2, 1930. He attended Eveleth HS and Junior College. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1952. After serving aboard USS TINGEY DD-539…

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kim left a message on October 12, 2011:
Such wonderful memories to help get through this loss...I know Captain Karvala was there for my parents when they got married and so many more times throughout their military life...The McCanna's will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers...I love you all....KIM
Stuart Williams left a message on October 12, 2011:
Dear Merryana, We were all so saddened to hear the news of Curt's passing. We wanted to offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Curt was such a wonderful man and neighbor. We will miss his kind and wonderful ways and his gentle smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Stuart Williams
Mary Ann Lancaster left a message on October 12, 2011:
I am sorry to learn of your loss this morning, Merryana. It has been years since we were together at PG School. But I often recall the group we were then. It is hard having had a partner for so many years to have to go on with out one! We were fortunate to have had their love and company for so long! With the support of your loving family and wonderful memories your way will be easier. Thinking of you, Mary Ann Lancaster
James Lovell left a message on October 12, 2011:
The Kurvala Family, It is with great sorrow to learn that Curt made his last take off. We shared four years together in the 16th company and when I got married on graduation day,he was one of my groomsmen.He will be missed. Jim Lovell
KathyBowling left a message on October 12, 2011:
To: Merryana,children,grandchildren and ggrandchildren,you will all be in my prayers.Curt was a very nice man and I know his absence will leave a "hole" in your lives- the Lord has shown you His peace and I will pray now for his special grace to keep you as you go through this difficult time.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Rosemary Barker left a message on October 12, 2011:
Merryanne, I am so sorry for your loss of a fine gentleman, your husband, Curt. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time. Rosemary Barker
Christine Westendorf left a message on October 12, 2011:
Merryana, Bill and I were deeply saddened to hear of Curt's death. He was a fine man, a true "officer and a gentleman." Curt will be fondly remembered by his Baycliff neighbors as a caring and civic minded person who generously shared his time, wisdom and energy with others. Our hearts go out to you, Bill & Christine Westendorf
Dan Clifford left a message on October 3, 2013:
Dear Mrs. Karvala & family, My name is Dan Clifford, I served with Curtis on the USS Shreveport. I found him to be a very stren man and fair to everyone on board. I am proud to have known him and I feel like a better person for knowing him. We spent some time together and also some fishing. He was happiest when he was talking about you and the family, and of course fishing, he really loved the time we spend fishing. I do think he was also pround of me, for I had taken one of his troubled cases and turned him around. that man today is a Rabbi in Rhode Island. I think that Curtis would be proud of him now. I am sorry that I didn't keep in touch. For I have lost a friend and can no longer tell him how important his was in my life. Thank you for your time, my deepest late condolences. Dan C.
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