February 10, 1943 — October 29, 2025 (age 82)

Carl M. Nixon, 82, of Nibley, Utah, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born on February 10, 1943, to Cecil and Bly Nixon, Carl grew up on the family farm in Holden, Utah — the place that sparked his lifelong love for the outdoors. You could always count on Carl to take you for a ride up in the mountains to enjoy the scenery and the company.

Carl married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Penney, and together they made their home in Logan while attending Utah State University. After earning his degree in business, Carl began a distinguished 30-year career with Thiokol, where the highlight of his work was his involvement with the Space Shuttle program. He proudly woke the whole family at 4:30 a.m. to watch the fi

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