David Edward Carman

Obituary for David E. Carman (Feb 18, 1945 - Dec. 24, 2015) A beloved father, husband, and friend took up residence in heaven over the Christmas holidays, where he joined his mother, father, brother, sister-in-law, various aunts and uncles, and all of the dogs he's ever raised in his lifetime. He started off life as a humble farm boy, born in Fort Madison, Iowa to Eva May (Fischer) and James Norman Carman, and was one of six children. He enjoyed your typical teenage pranks such as driving the getaway car from evenings spent throwing watermelons at the high school principle's mobile home (this is evidently a good precursor to a future as an FBI Agent). He attended the University of Iowa where he obtained his Bachelor's and Juris Doctorate degrees, and spent his summers working on the rail road laying new track. Wanting to get out Iowa, and looking for adventure, he applied for, and was accepted into the FBI in1969. He took a leave of absence from the FBI (1971-1974) during the Vietnam War (where he eventually served) and completed Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning, Georgia and was commissioned a second lieutenant, and graduated from Airborne & Special Forces school. Despite a fear of the dark, claustrophobia, and fear of heights, he managed to 'grit his teeth' and he went onto become a Green Beret. Upon returning to the USA, he returned to the FBI and served as a Special Agent until 2002 in the New York and San Francisco offices. While in NY, he rounded out his need for adventure and fun by joining the SWAT team which he served as team leader. After his retirement, he was rehired by the FBI as a consultant following the 9-11 attack and served in the NY Office's Security Squad from 2003-2005. His career with his much loved FBI spanned a total of 35 years. While in NY, he lived in Manhasset and was an active member of The Congregational Church of Manhasset. His favorite place for breakfast was Louie's where he always ordered the blueberry pancakes, and for the record, was a fan of Gino's pizzeria. He loved traveling, food, NASCAR, gardening, Christmas, John Wayne movies, Johnny Cash, and his 5 grandchildren (plus one due to be born in late May/early June). While in CA, he lived in Walnut Creek and the Lamorinda area, and was a member of Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church. He leaves behind his wife Helen Carman (Lee) and their daughter, Celine Nicole Sherwood (nee Carman), and one step-son, Michael Chang. His posse of grandchildren include: Benjamin Patrick, Eva Sofia, and Lillian Miriam (children of Shon and Celine Sherwood of Moraga, CA, who have been ordered to keep going until they have another boy) and Lauren Ella and Emma Sophia (daughters of Michael and Betty Chang of Round Rock, TX). He lived his life with great dignity, grace, love, and pragmatism. He will be greatly missed, but we're happy he had the opportunity to spend Christmas (his favorite holiday) with Jesus. Service Information.... Jan 11 & 12 @ 5-8pm: Visitation, Oak Park Hills Chapel Jan 13 @ 5-9pm: Visitation, Oak Park Hills Chapel OAK PARK HILLS CHAPEL 3111 N. Main Street Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 934-6500 Jan 14 @ 2-3pm: Church Service, Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church (Sanctuary) Jan 14 @ 3-7pm: Reception, Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Hall) ***Please note, the church is a dry campus, so no alcohol will be served or allowed. Thank you for your understanding*** MORAGA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10 Moraga Valley Rd. Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 376-4800 Jan 15 @ 2-2:30pm: Military Honors Service, Sacramento Valley National Cemetery ***David would have LOVED to see all current and former servicemen and servicewomen in appropriate uniform, but it's not required. Out of respect for venue and formalities of a military honors service, we do request business casual attire (please no jeans, t-shirts, etc).*** SACRAMENTO VALLEY CEMETERY 5810 Midway Rd. Dixon, CA 95620 (707) 693-2460 Jan 15 @ 3pm-5pm (after Military Honors Service): Coffee and cake reception, Solano Baking Company SOLANO BAKING COMPANY 1160 Pitt School Rd. Dixon, CA 95620 (707) 678-0950 For those wishing to donate to a charity, the Carman-Sherwood family would appreciate donations to be made to the following organizations, or any animal rescue or wild life preservation fund. Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation: http://tinyurl.com/jtnhhdf The World Wildlife Fund: http://tinyurl.com/o7jtnt2 Visitation Monday, January 11, 2016 05:00 pm-08:00 pm OAK PARK HILLS CHAPEL 3111 N. MAIN ST. Walnut Creek CA 94597 Visitation Tuesday, January 12, 2016 05:00 pm-08:00 am OAK PARK HILLS CHAPEL 3111 N. MAIN ST. Walnut Creek CA 94597 Visitation Wednesday, January 13, 2016 05:00 pm-09:00 pm OAK PARK HILLS CHAPEL 3111 N. MAIN ST. Walnut Creek CA 94597 Funeral Service Thursday, January 14, 2016 02:00 pm Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church 10 Moraga Valley Rd. Moraga CA 94556 Reception Thursday, January 14, 2016 03:00 pm Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church 10 Moraga Valley Rd. Moraga CA 94556 Military Honors Friday, January 15, 2016 02:00 pm Sacramento Valley National Cemetery 5810 Midway Road Dixon CA 95620 Reception Friday, January 15, 2016 03:00 pm SOLANO BAKING COMPANY 1160 Pitt School Rd. Dixon, CA Dixon CA 95620