Carl's Memorial ServiceKirk of the Hills, Tulsa, OKFebruary 22nd, 2pm
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When I think of my 20s, I think of Carl. God knew I needed Carl and Carrie in that season of my life. They welcomed me in and loved me like their own son, and I’ll forever be grateful for the impact Carl had on me. He was just so damn cool..the kind of guy you want to be like.
Carl’s faith, wisdom, stories, and laughter left a mark on everyone he met. Whether we were talking about his careers, sports, or life, his words still stick with me today. Seasons changed, and as I started a family of my own, I’ve missed the time we used to share, but I’ll always cherish those memories and the lessons he taught me. His legacy lives on in everyone who knew him, and I look forward to all the new stories he will have to share when we see him again in eternity.
Love you, Carl ❤️🥃
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I feel extremely fortunate that I was able to spend so much quality time with the legendary Carl Lund. His ability to light up a room and elevate everyone's mood will be dearly missed.
Zach and I grew up together in Tulsa, OK and I spent countless hours at the Lund household. Carl and Carrie were like a second set of parents to me. Some of my fondest memories of Carl include evenings spent on the deck overlooking Mill Creek Pond enjoying a cigar while Carl fried up some okra and shared one of his many spellbinding stories. He was so gifted in the art of storytelling that he could have recited a story about tax law and we would have been on the edge of our seats hanging on his every word.
Zach and I certainly tested the limits of Carl's patience from time to time. I will never forget our trip to Santa Fe when Zach and I thought it would be a great idea to try and sneak a little booze up to the room we were staying in. I volunteered to tip toe downstairs after Carl and Carrie were in bed and make us a couple drinks. I was grabbing some orange juice out of the fridge when all of the sudden Carl appeared out of the shadows. He asked what I was doing, to which I replied "I like mixing my orange juice with water." I thought I was so clever and started to turn to go back upstairs. However, there was no fooling Carl. "Interesting," said Carl, "let me try a sip of that watered down orange juice." Our plan was foiled, and lets just say Carl was less than impressed by my terrible attempt to pull the wool over his eyes. Our punishment was fitting though as Zach and I had to ride all the way back to Tulsa in the back seat smashed between a life-size Grinch figurine that we picked up from an antique store in Santa Fe. This is just one of the many memories that I have of Carl, and I will always cherish each and every one of them.
Carl lived an incredible life surrounded by amazing family and friends. I am thankful every single day that I was able to be a small part of that.
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My condolences to everyone who was fortunate enough to spend time with my cousin Carl. It warms my heart to see the beautiful pictures posted here. I wish I’d lived closer and had a chance to know my mother’s family better.
Love and prayers to all of you.
Karen Shoe Larkin
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I was lucky to co-teach a Sunday School class of fifth graders at Kirk of the Hills with Carl and Carrie. Carl was a man of faith and blessed many of us, young and old, with his unwavering faith, love and ability to connect with others. Praying for all of his family that they may find comfort and peace in their memories of Carl.
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I will always treasure Sunday school Bible stories & teachings from Mr. Lund. What a blessing it was to have the Word taught to me at a young age.
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Carl had so many roles and such broad impact on hundreds and hundreds in his life. For me, Carl was a great friend, a confidant, a friend to share life with, a sports fan to unpack the latest victories and defeats with, a role model as a father and husband, and most importantly a fellow believer in the deity of Christ. We would often discuss how to live this earthly life before beginning our time with Him in eternity. He lived his life with that as a goal, shepherding and encouraging many, including hundreds of 6th graders for 27 years at Kirk of the Hills church….WOW! I will miss Carl, a lot, I will miss his warm greetings, his probing questions, his encouragement to share what was on my mind. And I will miss that twinkle in his eye that told me he was a happy and content man who was grateful for what this world had provided for him, including Carrie and his family and friends. I loved Carl Lund and will forever miss him until we meet again. Jim Holder
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