Theodore Carl Juhl

Known to his family and friends as Carl Juhl, Theodore Carl Juhl Jr, passed away on August 19, 2022 in Bend,Oregon. He said "I still have things to do." At 96 years old his body did not oblige. He was fortunate to have lived a very blessed and interesting life making many friends along the way. Born in Eugene, Oregon to Theodore (Ted) and Eva (Ohlsen) Juhl on March 13, 1926, he always spoke fondly of his childhood. Raised on various farms in the Willamette Valley, with his siblings and assorted animals, Carl learned about hard work. He developed an appreciation of Old West history, dogs, cows, horses, hunting and fishing. Upon graduating from high school in Eugene at 17, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. By the time he finished training World War II had ended. He was very proud of being a ball turret gunner on a B-17 crew. His two years of service allowed him to go to college on the GI bill and later make many friends in the Band of Brothers. Encouraged by his supervisors while on a summer US Forest Service crew, Carl went to Oregon State University to earn his BS in Forestry and Agriculture. He graduated in 1951 and married "Jeannie" Eugenia Vilen, whom he met at Luther House on Oregon State's campus. Together Carl and Jean began their USFS years at a gaurd station on Fall Creek, Oregon. After two years there and the birth of their first child , Carla, they were transfered to Detroit Ranger Station at Detroit Lake, Oregon. Two more children followed, Curtis and Cathryn. Later they were transfered to Smith River Ranger Station in Gardiner, Oregon. Carl also served in the Supervisor Offices of Rouge River National Forest in Medford and Deschutes National Forest in Bend. His primary duties were in Fire Control and Recreation. Carl always dreamed of being a rancher. He began buying land and cattle while in Medford and greatly expanded his herd after moving to Bend. He was fortunate to be able to practice his cowboy skills for 50 years. Carl is survived by his three children: Carla Miller (Ken), Curtis Juhl (Mollie Chaudet), and Cathryn Garland, his seven grandchildren: Ted Miller and Amy Yamamichi, Jeffery (Shelby), Jared (Jessica) and Nolan Juhl, Christopher (Pamela) and Matthew Garland, and seven great grandchildren: Madison, Chase, Justin, Adelai, Kaito, Hollyn and Hayes. He is preceded in death by his wife of almost 62 years, Eugenia, his parents, his siblings Eileen and Gordon and their spouses, daughter-in-law, Joyce and son-in-law, Ken. Carl was buried next to his wife Eugenia on August, 25 2022 at Deschutes Memorial Cemetery. A lifelong Lutheran, a memorial service is planned for Carl on October 9, 2022 at 1:00 at Grace First Lutheran Church 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, Oregon. Reception will follow at the church. All who knew Carl are welcome to attend.

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Theodore Carl Juhl

March 13, 1926 - August 19, 2022