Alan Lance Carr

Alan Lance Carr obituary, Casper, WY

Alan Lance Carr

Alan Carr Obituary

Visit the Bustard & Jacoby Funerals, Cremations, Receptions - Casper website to view the full obituary.

Alan “Al” Lance Carr 12/12/1940 – 01/24/2025

 

Alan Lance Carr was born December 12, 1940, to parents Joseph T. Carr and Lillian A (Roth) Carr. He passed away January 24, 2025, in his home.

Alan was the third child out of four, with older sister Patricia, older brother Jerry and younger brother Thomas. Alan grew up in Casper and graduated from Natrona County High School in 1959.

He married Mary Cook and together they had sons Benjamin and Robert. They later divorced and. Alan moved to Northern California where he married Sandy DesJardine and welcomed his third son Dylan. After their divorce Alan returned to Casper, where he met and married Norma Jean Buckley. They were together until her death in 2019.

Alan was accomplished at many different occupations: Volkswagen mechanic, having owned his own business, Imports Motors. He owned heavy equipment and was active in dirt work and road building in California. He also built his own home while living in California.

Alan is survived by his sons, Benjamin (Cathi) of Casper, Robert (Kelly) of Casper and Dylan (Holly) of California. His grandchildren Robert, Tyler, Kacy, Clayton, Ashlee and Zach. Great grandchildren Gunner and Raylin. His brother Thomas of Casper. Several nieces and nephews and family friends that he held in his heart.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, sister Patricia, brother Jerry and wife Norma Jean.

Cremation has taken place, and services will be held at a later date.

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