Carl Wesley Coleman

October 2, 2025

Carl Wesley Coleman (1942-2025) was a Navy veteran who served in Japan and Vietnam before receiving an honorable discharge in 1965 and moving his family to San Diego. Following military service, he worked at Solar Turbines for 38 years as a Quality Control Inspector, retiring in 2003, and later worked as a Primerica insurance representative. Coleman was deeply involved in his community, serving at Bayview Church, promoting education through his own academic achievements, and helping establish the Jacob Center's Market Creek Square.

Who is affected

Carl Wesley Coleman's family (wife Dorothy, four children, siblings, grandchildren)
Bayview Church congregation
The San Diego community, particularly around Jacob Center's Market Creek Square
Veterans community (especially those honored at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial)

What action is being taken

A memorial or funeral service is presumably being arranged (as this is an obituary published by Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary)
Carl's life achievements are being recognized and commemorated through the obituary

Why it matters

Coleman represented a generation of Vietnam-era veterans who served their country and then contributed to their communities
His community involvement helped establish important infrastructure in San Diego through the Jacob Center's Market Creek Square
His 38-year career at Solar Turbines and subsequent work demonstrate long-term economic contribution to the San Diego area
His commitment to education and family values left a lasting impact on multiple generations

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint