John Schoff Carver

John Schoff Carver died January 23, 2025 at the age of 97. John (aka "Chuck") was born in Philadelphia to Beatrice (Schoff) and John Carver, and grew up in Bala Cynwyd with his siblings, Bill and Elinor (Bee Bee). In Oct. 1944, John enlisted early in the Army Air Force. Upon graduation from high school in June 1945, he headed to boot camp in Biloxi, spent one year on Guam with the 20th Air Force, and returned home via Saipan. Following his honorable discharge in 1947 as a staff sergeant, he served in the reserves for three years.

John graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in June 1953 with a bachelor's degree in international relations. During college, he also worked at his father's architectural firm. John began working at the CIA in 1954, where he served in numerous capacities for over forty years, retiring in October 1994.

John met his wife, Janet, in Georgetown, Washington, DC, in September 1955. They wed two years later in Brawley, CA, and celebrated almost 66 years of marriage before her death in 2023.

John began his lifelong interest in linguistics while on Guam, ultimately becoming fluent in many languages. He used his foreign language skills throughout his career, and in travels with his beloved Janet. He was an avid music lover, a superb whistler, and was particularly fond of classical music.

John will be remembered especially for his kindness. He is survived by his children, Wendy, Ted (Mary), and Andy (Terri); his grandchildren, Lissa, Derek, and Anna; and sister-in-law, Diane, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 6509 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA.