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John Carner Obituary
Passed peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2005 in Los Angeles, at age 75. Beloved husband of Betty Palivoda Carner. Survived by half sister, Betty Traylor; sons Greg and Blake Carner, daughter Kimberly Steffey, and their mother Adrian Carner; grandchildren Kristen, Kelly and Kaitlyn Steffey, and their father, Kevan Steffey; grandson, Jason Carner and wife, Kristie and their children Landon and Hayden; and many adoring in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pre-deceased by daughter, Kerry Carner and half brother, Robert Carner. Services will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, Church of the Hills on Wednesday, April 20th, at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 19th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Gifts to a charity of your choice in John's name are welcome.
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Jesse Oveson
July 7, 2025
I am 20 years late to this. I was the kid/guy that drove John around to the Murray Company and to lots of various meetings around LA, in his later years. My time w John was not as long as most of yours, and i wanted to put out to the universe and to his family that John was an AMAZING AMAZING man (you all already know this). And I never spoke out loud how much he meant to me. Betty, if you ever see this - please know how much love i had for John and you in my heart.
-Jesse
Mike Kharazian
May 14, 2005
Hope is the thing...
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,
And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.
I've heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.
- By Emily Dickinson
Mike Kharazian
May 14, 2005
John has a big heart and was always willing to help another in need. My uncle always spoke well of him. We will miss him and his sense of humor.
Mike Akhavan
May 12, 2005
I met John 11 years ago. I was always impressed by his knowledge about different cultures and customs because he traveled a lot and met people from different countries. He was my Buddy and I miss him so much. I miss having dinner with him at Noshi Sushi (his favorite restaurant.)
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GREG AND BLAKE CARNER
May 8, 2005
LOVE YOU DAD WE WILL MISS YOU.I WANT YOU TO KNOW I WILL NEVER RESPECT A MAN MORE THAN I RESPECTED YOU DAD. YOU WERE MY MENTOR AND THE MOST SPECIAL MAN THAT I EVER LOVED, YOUR SON GREG. YOU BETTER KEEP A SPACE NEXT TO YOU FOR WHEN I COME AND JOIN YOU.
Kelly, Katie, Kristen Steffey
May 3, 2005
Our Grandpa- We will miss you so much. We will never forget the way you loved to tease all of us. You helped us and taught us all so much and we hope we will make you proud.
My Dad and his Girls!!
Kim Steffey
May 3, 2005
My beloved Father, I will miss you soooo much! Life will never be the same without you!!
Elaine DiCarlo
May 3, 2005
Joe - one of my oldest and dearest friends - you have always been so giving and have the most positive attitude of anyone I've ever known. I feel your sorrow but I know John will be with you and you with him, always. God bless.
Betty Carner
May 2, 2005
My Beloved Darling, Your the apple of my eye, the blue in every morning sky, miss holding you in my arms so tight, but I'll meet you in my dreams tonight!! I Love you always, your Pooter Pie xxoo
Jo Ann Spain
May 2, 2005
Chuck & I want to send our Heartfelt Sympathy to You in your time of loss.. We are Joyce Wilkerson's Children & Adrian's friends from Virginia.
Sincerely, Jo Ann & Chuck Spain
Joyce Wilkerson
May 2, 2005
My thoughts and Prayers are with you. John was such a terrific fellow. I have known Him since we were kids, and pray God will comfort your Family in this time of loss.
Sincerely, Joyce Wilkerson
Bill and Paula Schiely
May 1, 2005
Much love to you, Aunt Jo Jo, and John's whole family. We always had such a fun time with the two of you. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Piliavin
April 28, 2005
I've worked for John at Murray Company for 15 years. I'll never forget the "gentle" way he questioned the massive amount of invoices he checked every month. He taught me more about the construction business than anyone I've met in the 30 yrs I've done this. He was smart, funny, and could he ever tell a story. I'll always remember him, and the love he showed for his family, and how he always asked me about Sherri.
John W. Carner
April 28, 2005
Peter Wallenfang
April 21, 2005
Many wonderful memories of a great man. I will miss him. Much love to his family and to you Betty. I will always remember the fun times here in Alabama on the lake.
Marilyn Pope
April 20, 2005
Mike & I want to send our thoughts and love to Betty and the whole family.
I have very fond memories of Mr. Carner and I'm so pleased that I was able to talk with him on occasion.
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