Calvin Lee Datta (Cal) went to his heavenly home on November 30 in Paducah, Kentucky. Cal was born and raised in Montana. In 1958 he joined the Navy and served for four years. Cal met and married the love of his life, Doris Saeman in 1962.
In 1970, Cal, Doris and Cal’s sister Audre moved to Anchorage Alaska. In 1971, Cal and Doris moved to Kenny Lake in the Copper River Basin. They bought 80 acres and worked on the Alaska pipeline project. In November 1979 Cal’s life took a dramatic change when he repented and surrendered his life to our Lord Jesus Christ. In 1983 Cal started working for the State of Alaska DOT and retired in 2002.
After 51 years in Alaska, Cal moved to Paducah, Kentucky.
Calvin impacted the lives of everyone who knew him. He was very loving, generous, creative, wise and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing and golfing.
Calvin loved God and was diligent in letting others know how much his life changed when he repented and Jesus graciously forgave him. He loved to share the good word of God’s love and the gift of salvation offered through Jesus Christ.
He will be missed by family and friends all over the country.
Preceded in death by his wife, Doris; his son, Michael Datta; parents, John and Ethel Datta; sisters, Audre and Kitty; and brother in laws, Eugene Yonkin and Don Westbury.
Survived by his son, John Datta (Meghan) of Pennsylvania; daughters, Jennifer Oliver (Allen) of Kentucky, Carrie Smith (Chad) of Alaska; sister Gail Hoehn (Bill) of Washington; grandchildren, Jessica and Nicole Datta of Pennsylvania, Kay Smith of Virginia, Riley and Sadie Smith of Alaska.
