Services are Pending for a Merchant Marine Veteran, Carl Gustav Mattson. Carl passed away June 25, 2008 at age 88 from complications of Parkinson\u0027s disease and Heart Failure. Carl was born August 18,1919 in Portland, Oregon. He married Elsie Hardegger in 1942. He was the Owner and CEO of Dependable Pattern Works. Carl is a former resident of Portland, and has been a Milwaukie Resident since 1952. He attended Benson High School and Served as a United States Merchant Marine during World War II. He was a proud member of the Masons, Elk\u0027s Club, and was a past president of the Pacific NW American foundry men\u0027s Association. He is lovingly Survived by his wife Elsie, his 4 Sons: Robert Mattson, James Mattson,Douglas Mattson, and Thomas Mattson. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Remembrances can be made to a charity of your choice."",