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James Karr Obituary
James Ray Karr
September 29, 1940 - September 5, 2022
ELKO - James Ray Karr (Jim) left this life and flew to be with the angels on September 5, 2022, after a brief stay in the Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital. He was born in Kalispell, Montana on September 29, 1940, and lived there until the Great Northern Railroad moved the family to Havre, Montana.
He graduated with a BS in Science from Northern Montana College and a M. ED. from the University of Idaho He loved teaching and was often asked what he taught. He would smile and say "I teach kids." He taught Jr. High and High School Science, Math and Computers in Carlin Combined School for over 25 years , after having taught several years in Browning, Montana. He also taught Geology for Northern Nevada Community College for a few years.
Jim married Juanita Russell on September 5, 1964 in Conrad, Montana in a double wedding with Juanita's sister. They were married 58 years and have two wonderful children: Jacita Rae, (Tim Young) and Jonathan Roy (Audrey Bitton). They have three grandchildren: Natasha Young (Luis Nery), Marissa Putman, (Gage Putman) and Brayden Karr.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents: Ray and Dorothy Karr; his sister, JoAnne Ward; sister-in-law, Iris Bungay; brother-in-law, Jacque Russell and his in-laws: James and LaVerne Russell.
He loved fishing, camping with his RV and the family, and helping his father-in-law on the farm in Montana. He especially loved driving truck during the barley harvest!
In his "spare time", he was a member of the Elko Volunteer Fire Department and the Nevada Army National Guard. He was very proud of the 25+ years he spent in both organizations. He retired from the Army National Guard with the rank of Master Sargent. He was also a member of Elko Masonic Lodge #15 F & AM, Kerak Shrine Temple, EL-KO Shrine Club and Elko Chapter #17 Order of the Easter Star.
Rather than flowers, the family asked that donations be made in his name, James R. Karr, to the Shrine Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City. https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/ A Celebration of Life will be held at Dreez on September 18, 2:30-4:30 p.m. A gravesite service in the Elko Masonic Cemetery will be conducted at 1:30 by the Elko Masonic Lodge and the VFW before the Celebration.
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Ben and Linda Reber
October 8, 2022
I knew Juanita better than Jim, but fondly remember his sense of humor. He was always willing to chat and connect with those around him. He was a great man.
Victoria Gravelin
September 12, 2022
We will miss Mr. Jim. We enjoyed seeing him when having coffee at Donuts N Mor. Jim had an infectious smile and a great sense of humor! RIP
Joe and Marilou Tognarelli
September 10, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a fun colleague and a wonderful teacher. He will be missed.
Victor & Shellie Harrell
September 9, 2022
So sorry for your loss our prayers and sympathy for the Entire Karr family.
Victor Harrell & Shellie Harrell
September 9, 2022
Jon & Juanita & the entire Karr family so sorry for your loss !
Mike & Melinda Borden
September 9, 2022
We are so saddened with the loss of Jim. Our hearts are broken for your whole family love and prayers for you all from our whole family to yours.
Dave Roberson family
September 9, 2022
To all of the family, we are so truly sorry to all of you for your loss. Jim was one of the nicest guys in the world and always had kind words. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Steve Young
September 9, 2022
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for MSG Karr´s service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB (Denver, CO) at 720-847-6693 or [email protected]. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
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