Calvin Lee "Cal" Datta

Jan 22, 1940 -

Nov 30, 2025

Calvin Lee Datta, "Cal," went to his heavenly home on Nov. 30, 2025, in Paducah, Ky. Cal was born and raised in Montana. In 1958, he joined the Navy and served for four years. Cal met and married the love of his life, Doris Saeman, in 1962.

In 1970, Cal, Doris and Cal's sister Audre moved to Anchorage, Alaska. In 1971, Cal and Doris moved to Kenny Lake in the Copper River Basin. They bought 80 acres and worked on the Alaska pipeline project. In November 1979, Cal's life took a dramatic change when he repented and surrendered his life to our Lord Jesus Christ. In 1983, Cal started working for the State of Alaska DOT and retired in 2002.

After 51 years in Alaska, Cal moved to Paducah.

Calvin impacted the lives of everyone who knew him. He was very loving, generous, creative and wise, and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing and golfing.

Calvin loved God and was diligent in letting others know how much his life changed when he repented and Jesus graciously forgave him. He loved to share the good word of God's love and the gift of salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

He will be missed by family and friends all over the country.

Preceded in death by his wife, Doris; son, Michael Datta; parents, John and Ethel Datta; sisters, Audre and Kitty; and brothers-in-law, Eugene Yonkin and Don Westbury.

Survived by his son, John Datta (Meghan) of Pennsylvania; daughters, Jennifer Oliver (Allen) of Kentucky, and Carrie Smith (Chad) of Alaska; sister, Gail Hoehn (Bill) of Washington; grandchildren, Jessica and Nicole Datta of Pennsylvania, Kay Smith of Virginia, and Riley and Sadie Smith of Alaska.

Services are to be held at Kenny Lake Chapel on June 27, 2026, at 11 a.m.