Scuba instructor dies at 61
Photo credit: Sean Martens
A former Chico State student and certified diving instructor, James Carlson, died April 13.
“He was a certified instructor with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) for more than 38 years and owned Valley Scuba in Chico, where he also taught private, semi-private, and group sessions year-round,” according to a public affairs email.
He paid close attention to detail and had a passion for teaching, states the public affairs email.
The University flag will be at half mast Thursday, honoring Carlson.
On Friday, a chapel service will be held at Brusie Funeral Home at 626 Broadway St.
Kayla Fitzgerald can be reached at [email protected] or @kaylafitz_20 on Twitter.
Robert B., Chico State Graduate // May 24, 2017 at 3:27 pm
When I was a graduate student, I took his scuba diving class at the university. He was a great teacher, and very professional. He will be missed.
Thomas Fahey, Dept. Kinesiology // Apr 21, 2017 at 5:48 pm
Jim was an excellent instructor who was passionate about scuba diving. He taught 100 students per semester in his scuba classes for the past 20 years and was always among the most popular instructors in the department. He was an avid professional who will be missed.
Peggy Fahey // Apr 20, 2017 at 6:38 pm
Awesome patient sweet man! He is the only one who could get me over my fear of diving. He was a special gift , and he will be missed.
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Peggy gahey // Apr 20, 2017 at 6:37 pm
Awesome patient sweet man! He is the only one who could get me over my fear of diving. He was a special gift , and he will be missed.