James William "Bill" Carey

Carey, James William "Bill" Age 83 passed away peacefully March 28, 2010 with his children and family by his side. Bill married Joyce Ball on September 6, 1947. Bill was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 18, 1927 to Howard and Loretta Carey. He was one of four children. Prior to marrying, he was in the U.S. Navy, later went on to sales and owing his own water softener business, Aqua Queen. He also had a partnership with his oldest brother, Patrick Carey in a business named Creative Products. Bill lived in the Minneapolis area for many years then moved with his beloved wife of almost 60 years to Robbinsdale. He was a very loving, compassionate and devoted husband; loving father and grandfather and a loyal friend. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; hunting, fishing and other outdoor sport activities. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce. He is survived by his four child- ren, William T. Carey, Mark J. Carey (Sara Cruz Carey), Marsha H. Nagengast and Michael P. Carey (Tracy C. Carey.) James is also survived by six grandchildren, Bryan D. Carey (Nanci J. Carey), Brett W. Carey, Sabrina Carey Silva Garcia (Eduardo Silva Garcia), Colin A. Nagengast (Mary Ann Nagengast), Nicole L. Carey and Shannon L. Carey. He also has eleven great-grandchildren, Spencer D. Carey, Sawyer R. Carey, Sylvia J. Carey, Slaytor W. Carey, Syrus A. Carey, Salinger Carey, Amanda R. Carey, Nathan W. Carey, Jacquelyn A. Carey, Meloney A. Carey and Regina Carey Silva Garcia; great-great- grandson, Rieder Loomis; siblings, Patrick H. Carey, Mary Madlyn Pallesen and John T. Carey. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, March 31st at the Church of the Nativity of Mary, 9900 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington with visitation one hour prior to service only. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771 www.gillbrothers.com