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Doreen Sarver Obituary
Doreen was born on Oct. 22, 1949, in Portsmouth, Va. The daughter of the late B.L. and Hilda Karp of Hampton, Va.
Doreen was pre-deceased by her brother, Jimmy Karp.
Surviving are her loving husband of 37 years, Thomas "Sid" Sarver, who was the love of her life; son, Aaron J. Sarver and Lisa Sousa of Asheville, N.C.; and daughter, Stephanie Sarver of Wilmington, N.C. Doreen is also survived by three sisters, Barbara Karp of Wilmington, N.C., Catherine Breske of Blacksburg, Va., Rita and husband, Ted Quinn of Hampton, Va.; and two brothers, Billy Karp and wife, Peggy of Hampton, Va., and Kenny Karp and wife, Nina of Wilmington, N.C. Doreen is also survived by many wonderful and caring nieces and nephews, Nichole Doreen Karp, Jordon Karp, Catherine Quinn, Taylor Quinn, Adam Breske, Daniel Breske, David Breske, Michael Breske, Scott Karp; and great-nephew, Alexander Karp and great-niece, Evelyn Breske.
Doreen was a wonderful homemaker and loved spending time entertaining family and friends. She had a beautiful courtyard and spent most of her last days enjoying her hydrangeas, her favorite flowers. Doreen also enjoyed watching a pretty yellow butterfly that fluttered through her garden each day. Doreen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church for the past 30 years.
A celebration of her life will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. At other times the family and friends will be at Doreen's home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doreen Sarver
Jerry & Sheila Cross
October 16, 2009
To all of Doreen's family,
We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Doreen was special to so many people and she will be greatly missed. With our deepest sympathy & love.
Free at last. . .
October 16, 2009
October 13, 2009
Sid
I know we have not been in contact with you and Doreen through the years but during the short amount of time we spent with you at the Homestead it was obvious how much you cared for each other. I too have been blessed with finding the love of my life. My heart goes out to you and mere words cannot provide solace for your loss. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that she is now at peace and free from pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill & Lynn Yoke
October 9, 2009
"To Sid & Family, Our prayers are with you during the lost of your wonderful wife & mother,You can always tell when Sid came in the office how much he love his wife and was always concern about her and always wanted the best for her, I know those wonderful memories will live on, God Bless....Bette Earnhardt & Chrissi Cottingam (Wilmington NC
Shelaine Webster
October 8, 2009
Ken and Nina: A moment in time where few words can truly convey our sympathy and prayers for the entire family to stay strong, and hold close to one another.
Mr. Sarver: I did not know your wife personally, but through my manager (Ken), I feel as if I've met her many times. My condolences.
Brigid Doty Gallaer
October 8, 2009
To Doreen's Family, I was so sad to hear of Doreen's passing. I know the last few years have been difficult ones, but my memories go back to the 1960's and the fun my sister Karen and I shared with Barbara and Doreen - summer dances at Willis, Hampton High School, St. Roses. In my mind I will always see Doreen as that beautiful young girl.
October 8, 2009
To Sid and all those who loved and cared for Doreen,
My father, who was Doreen's "Uncle Al," asked me to convey his heartfelt sympathy. He has very fond memories of her during his visits to Wilmington in the days when he drove twice a year from New York to Florida, and of course he also remembers Doreen back to the days when she was a little girl. He says that Doreen and Sid were as nice a couple as he has ever known, and he is truly upset to learn of her passing.
My family and I would also like to convey our sympathy. It was a blessing to have been able to see Doreen one last time in June of this year. Even while very ill we remember her as an upbeat person.
May she reside in Heaven.
- cousin Andy
Charles Harlan
October 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wendy Alper
October 8, 2009
Doreen was a wonderful and loyal friend to my mother over the years. Even as her health declined, her positive attitude remained. My whole family will miss her very much.
Linda Johnson
October 8, 2009
Sidney, Stephanie, Barbara and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Doreen was a wonderful person and I always looked forward to seeing her when I would come to Wilmington. Hopefully, she is at peace now and not suffering anymore. She was such a fighter. I hope that the love and prayers of all your family and friends will help you through this time of such grief.
Linda Johnson
October 8, 2009
Sidney,Stephanie,Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear about Doreen's passing. She was a wonderful lady and hopefully all the good memories will help you and your loved ones through your grief. You are all so close and I am just so glad that you have one another to lean on. God Bless each and every one of you.
Jerry and Roselie Martin
October 7, 2009
Sid, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank & Dee James
October 7, 2009
Dear Sid,Aaron,Stephanie,Family,
We are so sorry to have learned of Doreen's passing.
Doreen was a wonderful,warm,giving,& kind
woman & friend.
To know Doreen was to love her & she will be missed by all.
Our Deepest sympathy to all of you.
Love & Prayers,
Nancy & Robert Glasgow
October 7, 2009
Sid,
It was so wonderful to see you and Doreen enjoying each other these past weeks, as I would pass your house.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Barbara & David Armstrong
October 7, 2009
Sid our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Joe & Diana DeBlasio
October 7, 2009
Sid, Take comfort that Doreen has joined her loved ones who have gone before her and the suffering is finally over. Our thoughts and prayers are of you and your family at this time.
Mary, Richard and Chris Barry
October 7, 2009
Stephanie, there's never been a better mother and you were blessed to have her love and friendship for over thirty years. You and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce Meek
October 7, 2009
Sid - I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Randy Overfield
October 7, 2009
Sid: Sorry to hear about Dorren's passing. I know from our discussions that Doreen found comfort and strenght from her religious beliefs. Be comforted that her suffering has stopped and that she is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joan Borger
October 7, 2009
To Ken & Nina - Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless - Joan, Henry, Patrick & Meagan Borger
Chris & Gary Dishman
October 7, 2009
Dear Sid, We are so very sorry to hear of Doreen's passing. She was so brave and loving. We admired her resolve to come visit Helen and Hal in Myrtle Beach last year. I hope you can take some comfort from knowing that we will all miss her and that you and your family are in out thoughts.
John and Carol Corn
October 7, 2009
Dear Sid,
Carol and I are sorry to hear about Doreen's passing. We will have you and your family in our prayers.
Magga Bjornsson
October 7, 2009
Barbara and family,sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Magga Bjornsson
The Ledfords
October 7, 2009
Dear Sid, Stephanie, and Aaron, you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. There was only one Doreen and she will be greatly missed. Love and God Bless, Eddie, Mary Jane, Eddie III, Gaston, and Keely (Wendy).
Delores Larkins
October 7, 2009
To all of Doreen's family I am sorry for your loss, Barbara prayers are with you and the family. I loved Doreen she and I exchanged recipes as well tasty bit from the recipes each time she came to the styling shopp. She will be greatly missed.
Delores Larkins
October 7, 2009
Mr. Sarver, so sorry to hear of Mrs. Sarver's passing. She has her wings now, like the yellow butterfly she enjoyed watching in her garden. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandi Hoffman
Fred Hathaway
October 7, 2009
Sid and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Doreen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred and Irene Hathaway
October 7, 2009
Doreen was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She was always puttering in the kitchen with a dish towel over her shoulder. Her positive attitude was a joy to be around. We will miss her. Brenda Kincade, Wilmington, NC
October 7, 2009
Sid - so sorry to hear of Doreen's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Diane Mahkovic
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