Obituary of Edgar Kalvik

EC KALVIK Elizabeth City, NC Edgar M. Kalvik (Kal), age 78 of 1006 Kayla Court, Elizabeth City, NC, passed away on December 5, 2005 at Albemarle Hospital. His wife and daughter were at his bedside. Kal was born in Audubon, MN, to John and Hulda Kalvik. A brother, Arvid and two sisters preceded him in death. Kal grew up on a farm in Hannaford, ND, until 1943, when his parents moved to Portland OR. He worked in the shipyard there until 1944 when he enlisted in the US Navy. After boot camp he was assigned to various ships and shore duty, and made chief in 1952. His fondest memory of his navy career was serving almost five years on President Truman’s yacht, the USS Williamsburg. He not only loved the President, but the tour of duty as well. He retired as a Senior Chief in 1965 from New York. It was while on recruiting duty in 1956 at Fargo, ND, he met and married his wife Eva, a payroll clerk for a large steel foundry. In February they would have celebrated fifty years together. Kal started his harbor piloting career as a chief in Yakosuka, Japan and completed all the necessary qualifications to be awarded a harbor pilot’s license. He was hired by the Department of Defense and sent to Subic Bay, Philippines in 1966. He also served five years in Guam. After Guam he came back to Norfolk, VA, and retired from civil service in 1982. Kal was a life member of the VFW, a member of the Fleet Reserve, CPOA, and a past member of Pine Lakes Country Club. Besides his wife, Eva, he leaves a daughter Carol, of 1004 Kayla Court, Elizabeth City, NC; a favorite nephew, Jerry Kalvik of Fargo, ND; two sisters-in-law, Ode Kalvik of Moorhead, MN, and Agnes Leiphon of Kearney NB; and several nieces and nephews. A military graveside service will be held on Friday, December 9, 2005 at 2:00 PM in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Charles McKenzie officiating. Kal will be greatly missed not only by his wife and daughter, but also by those who knew him. May he rest in peace. Twiford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online register visit www.twifordfh.com