Silvio Lawrence Carli

"Siv Carli, retired Clackamas farmer, celebrates 100th birthday

"Working hard, eating well and a good sense of humor" are Clackamas resident Siv Carli's secrets to a long life; he will celebrating his 100th birthday on Sept. 10.

Born in Beaverton on Sept. 10, 1916, Carli moved to Clackamas in 1919 and attended Milwaukie High School. He became well known in the area by farming 18 acres on the Clackamas River; he sold produce to Fred Meyer, Safeway and Danielson’s Thriftway. During the winter months he delivered for Standard Oil. He also delivered soil and barkdust through Carli’s Topsoil. He and his late wife, Irene, have four children: Carolyn (Ken) Hoffman of Milwaukie, Marilyn (Bob) Bocci of Happy Valley, Jim (Melinda) Carli of San Diego and Joe Carli of Oregon City. They have five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren."

• By Raymond Rendleman, September 06, 2016, https://pamplinmedia.com/cr/24-news/321618-200822-siv-carli-retired...

"Carli, Silvio L. 100 Sept. 10, 1916 Sept. 29, 2016 Siv Carli was born in Beaverton and moved to Clackamas in 1919. He attended Milwaukie High School. He was well known in the area by farming 18 acres on the Clackamas River. He was known by many working with Standard Oil and owning Carli's Topsoil. He will be remembered for his quick wit and fun loving personality. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene (Hochstatter). He is survived by daughters, Carolyn Hoffman (Ken), Marilyn Bocci (Robert); sons, James Carli (Melinda) and Joseph Carli; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ the King Church, Milwaukie Or. and St. Mary's Home for Boys, Beaverton. More info sunnysidechimes.com"

Published in The Oregonian from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2016

• Source - https://obits.oregonlive.com/obituaries/oregon/obituary.aspx?n=silv...