Karl passed away February 12, 2015 in Salt Lake City, UT. of complications from pneumonia. He was born in Arendal, Norway on April 20, 1944, the youngest child of Tobias Andreas Seljaas and Selma Pauline Bergstedt Seljass. In 1948 the family immigrated to Utah, where they had many friends and relatives. Selma had given birth to three children during WWII, and she noticed that many of the homes in the neighborhood were occupied by elderly couples whose children had left for the U.S.
Karl is survived by three children: Karl Tobias Seljaas and his daughter Delaney; Lisa Linn Seljaas; Aaron David Seljaas (Georgia) and their children, Alec and Ava.
Also surviving Karl is his soul mate of 30 years, Doris Jung, and her son Peter O'Neill. Karl's siblings: Dagny Charlotte Healey and Helge were able to have a final Lutefisk Christmas dinner with Karl and Doris in 2014.
Karl led a very adventurous life, with multiple careers and many friends. Thank you Toni Foust and Elaine for helping Doris and Karl during difficult times, and thanks to CareSource for providing loving care in final days.
Karl loved his animals, Kerbie-Cat and Sofie ‚Dog, so in lieu of flowers, Please make a donation to the Best Friends Animal Society or The Humane Society of Utah in Karl and Doris' name.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM in the Mount Olivet Cemetery. (1342 East 500 South, Salt Lake City.) For condolences see www.larkinmortuary.com
