Alan Craver

Allen (Alan) Michael Craver

October 22, 1952

January 30, 2014

Alan was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Helen and Florian Stasek Oct 22, 1952. After the divorce of his parents Alan's family Moved around until ending in Winnemucca, NV. His mother Passed away unexpectedly and at a young age in 1960. He and his sister Janice being the youngest of 4 children were adopted by Lois and Jim Craver. His older brothers, Matt and Ron, stayed with other families. Alan had fond memories of growing up in Winnemucca with his friends whom to this day shared a special bond and lifetime of friendship. He loved his Winnemucca brothers and sisters. No matter what they always had each others back.

After graduating from High School Alan did give the college try while working in construction. He liked the money but soon realized he had a passion for building and creating. He became a skilled and talented craftsman, who took extreme pride in his trade and it showed in everything he did, whether it was a job or one of his many, many, many projects at home. His mother in law Marie would always say every time she came over it was like visiting the Winchester Mansion. People would stop at the house and ask me who did I have design and build one project or another, whether it was an addition, gazebo, fence, or even a mail box it was always unique. I once asked Alan to create a little piece of Carmel in my backyard when he finished, it way surpassed the perfect picture in my head. I was always so proud of his talent.

In 1988 Alan and Patty were married and with daughter Candace the three began life as a family together. In 1999 another girl was added to our family, Kamea, she was Alan's pride and joy and could do no wrong. He did everything he could to make us happy. He loved us very much and we knew it, by the way he would spoil us and let us know we could always count on him. He also knew how very loved he was by us.

In 1988 Alan began working for Lucky Concrete, a company he was proud to work for and eventually became a partner of. We would be at an Aces Ball Game and we would always hear how beautiful the stadium was and how much they enjoyed it. It always made Alan proud because it was a reflection of the quality of work Lucky Concrete was known for through out the years. You couldn't travel too far through the City without Alan pointing out one of the many projects they created in this community.

In 2013 Alan retired from Lucky Concrete, being one of the hardest decisions he had made, Pat, Cheryl and many friends of Lucky he had grown to love and respect were a big part of his life. He had been a member of Carpenter Local Union No. 971 for many years.

Alan Had a great sense of humor, he loved to laugh and loved making others laugh. being with friends and family for any reason or occasion was his favorite thing in life. Alan had strong work ethics and a big heart. Alan was a generous man who loved all his family and friends more than all else. He took good care of the people he loved. Alan was an intelligent man who enjoyed history and sports trivia, you rarely had to look anything up, he could answer it. He Loved his 49ers, UNR Football, Giants, Yankees, (I could go on a long time with sports), Music, cozying up to a good movie, Golf with his buddies (most often Jimmy). Traveling was a big favorite whether a 3 day weekend, last minute to San Fransisco, Carmel, San Diego, or bigger trips to New York, Alaska, and Hawaii. We did see a lot and revisited our favorite places many times. Alan really loved the family vacations with his girls, planning the months ahead making sure we would stay at the best places and see and do every great thing there was.

Alan was a wonderful son, brother, friend, husband, father, and Papa. We all love and miss you so much, but know you have joined your friends and family that left before you, whom you loved and missed so much.

Alan is survived by his wife Patty, Daughter Candace Eddy and Granddaughter Kamea Merkouris, his brothers; Matt Larson of Long Beach, CA and Ron Larson of Las Vegas NV, his sister Janice Corsey of Hawaii, In laws; Guy, Marie, Diane, Troy, and Deanna, and Nieces and Nephews whom are very special.

I love you Alan, My Husband, my friend. You'll always be in my heart sweet man, along with all the memories. I miss you so much.

There will be a Celebration of Alan's Life. An announcement will be made soon when all arrangements have been made.