Carl Howard Christensen

January 18, 1943 - June 12, 2022

Carl Howard Christensen was born on January 18, 1943 in Glendale, California to Howard P. Christensen and Francis Smith Christensen. He completed his college education in Honolulu, Hawaii where he discovered and developed his love for the sea. After working on a small fishing boat, Carl continued his education, training with the United States Coast Guard obtaining the highest grade of seafarer qualification as a Master Mariner. He continued his career, working as Master/Chief Mate on numerous vessels engaged in offshore oil operations, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region. His work eventually led him to Singapore where he met and married Ruby N. Chia in 1987. In 2001, Carl began working for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution where he served as Chief Mate / Relief Master until his retirement. Besides the sea and his family, Carl loved impromptu and casual get-togethers with his friends and buddies – whether on Skype, at a favorite restaurant, or on lawn chairs in his garage. He was a true friend and gentleman in every sense of the word. Carl died peacefully on June 12, 2022 at Poet’s Walk Memory Care Community in Sarasota, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; son John and wife, Desiree; grandson, Colin; and brothers, Dee and Gary Christensen. Eight Bells, Fair Winds, and Following Seas, Carl, - Rest in Peace. In lieu of gifts/flowers, donations may be made in memory of Carl H. Christensen of Sarasota, Florida, to Dementia Singapore (dementia.org.sg) or the Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org).