Joe Caldwell,
Dies in Nevada
At Age of 85
Joseph P. Caldwell, avid fisherman, horseman, poker player, and accomplished traveler left this Earth on Saturday June 18, 2016, surrounded by family who adored him.
He was at his home in Laughlin, Nev., at the time of his death. He was 85.
He was born in Phoenix, Ariz., on Aug. 8, 1930, but spent the great majority of his life in Southern California, raising his three children with the great love of his life, Beverly Caldwell. Although he accomplished everything he strived for as a company CEO, U.S. Navy veteran, and later a philanthropist, he would tell you his greatest accomplishment was still being madly in love with the woman he swept off her feet 61 years ago.
His cantankerous spirit and love for animals was infectious.
His children and grandchildren will never forget the valuable lessons learned from him: Let a dog (or two or three) share your bed; a puppy is always the perfect gift; and always stay in love with your sweetheart.
In the early 1990s, the Caldwells began living in Sitka during summers, visiting with two of Beverly’s cousins, Jud and Leland Fager, and their families.
Joe was preceded in death by his loving parents, Modenia and Bill Williams; five siblings; daughter Jo-Lynn; and, in the words of his family, a whole collection of poker-loving cowboys who have anxiously been awaiting his arrival.
Joe’s wife, Beverly Caldwell of Laughlin; children Mike Caldwell of Las Vegas and Donna Caldwell of Inverness, Fla.; and grandchildren Mikal Marie Caldwell-Miller, Christopher Caldwell, Corey Caldwell, Jeff Kriese, and Tammy Kriese-Renteria all look forward to seeing him in heaven again some day to hear more of his stories.
A private ceremony to spread his ashes in the ocean surrounding Sitka will take place on Aug. 8, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Joe’s charity of choice, Smile Train.
