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WILLIAM RICHARD "BILL" CARVER

1942 - 2014

BORN

1942

DIED

2014

WILLIAM CARVER Obituary

WILLIAM (BILL) RICHARD CARVER William (Bill) Richard Carver, 72, passed away on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2014. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 15 at Westside Family Church, 8500 Woodsonia Dr., Lenexa, KS 66227. Visitation will begin at noon with the service following at 1:00 p.m. Bill was born August 8, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to Denver and Juanita Carver. He graduated from Turner High School in 1960. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in the 101st Airborne Division. Bill spent most of his career as a Boilermaker and member of Local 83 Boilermakers union in Kansas City, MO., retiring in 2003. Most recently, Bill was a member of Westside Family Church in Lenexa. An avid fisherman and golfer, Bill spent time in retirement supporting Boilermakers Local 83. An easy-going and considerate man, Bill was never one to complain. He leaves behind his wife, Patricia Carver of Olathe, KS, sons Daniel Carver of Denver, CO and Jonathan Carver of Olathe, KS, brothers Michael Carver of Edwardsville, KS and John Carver of Olathe, KS, sister Lori (Carver) Tull of Moore, OK and two grandsons in Denver, CO.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 15, 2014.

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Daniel Carver

November 17, 2014

My father's passing has left a hole in my heart, but he is no longer suffering. He handled his illness this past year with such dignity.

Nick, Carah & family Alberts

November 16, 2014

Aunt Patti, Our prayers are with you. Uncle Bill will be missed so much. If you need anything we are here for you.Love, Nick, Carah, Amanda & Nikki

David Vallacqua

November 15, 2014

WOW! I'm really going to miss you pal, known you for along time welded a lot of tubes together. Bill was a loving father husband and very good friend, and going to be missed by everyone at Local 83.

Rex (wrecks) Longworth

November 15, 2014

As a fellow Boilermaker Local 83 member and retiree I knew Bill well. He will be missed by many for many years to come. Rest in Peace Brother Bill.

Bob

November 15, 2014

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Carver. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Westside Family Church

8500 Woodsonia Dr., Lenexa, KS

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15

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1:00 p.m.

Westside Family Church

8500 Woodsonia Dr., Lenexa, KS

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