Carl William Duckworth (January 25, 1955 – May 1, 2018) was an American politician. A Democrat, he served in the Utah State House of Representatives where he represented the 22nd District in Magna, Utah, from 1999 to 2008. He retired after being diagnosed (in late 2007) with multiple myeloma, an abnormal blood cell cancer.[1]

Carl W. Duckworth
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
In office
1999–2008
Preceded byDan Tuttle
Succeeded bySusan Duckworth
Personal details
Born(1955-01-25)January 25, 1955
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 2018(2018-05-01) (aged 63)
Magna, Utah, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic Party
SpouseSusan Duckworth
ResidenceMagna, Utah
Alma materCyprus High School, Magna, Utah
OccupationHeavy Equipment Operator (Kennecott Utah Copper) 34 years, ret., Utah State House of Representatives

Duckworth was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Duckworth was a Latter-day Saint. He held a bachelor's degree from Boise State University. He also went to College of Eastern Utah and took electrical apprentice courses at the Salt Lake Community College. Duckworth was a heavy equipment operator.[2]

Duckworth died of cancer on May 1, 2018, at the age of 63.[3]

References

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  1. ^ 'Former Democratic state lawmaker Carl Duckworth dies after battle with cancer,' The Deseret News, Dennis Romby, May 1, 2018
  2. ^ Votesmart.org.-Carl Duckworth
  3. ^ Former Democratic state lawmaker Carl Duckworth dies after battle with cancer
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