He was born July 21, 1937, in Bemidji, Minn., to Stanley and Agnes (Durand) Zaborac.
His family moved to Alaska and settled in Palmer in 1948. He graduated from Palmer High School and attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
He worked with the Mat-Su School District until retirement.
He was a member of the Palmer Elks Lodge, Palmer Moose Lodge and Pioneers of Alaska for many years. He was an avid stamp collector.
Although he was a very private person, Carl cared very much for his family and humanity.
His brother Stanley, nephew David and niece Hilary preceded Carl in death.
His sister, Shirley and her husband Floyd Ritter; sister, Pat Stone; sister-in-law, Nell Zaborac; 12 nieces and nephews, and 15 great-nieces and nephews survive him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
A remembrance gathering is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Kehl's Forest Lawn in Palmer.
Burial will be at Pioneer Cemetery.
Kehl's Forest Lawn and Palmer mortuaries made the arrangements.
Source: Frontiersman, 27 August 2006
