Obituary: Carver, Robert Earl

Wed., May 30, 2012

Robert Earl Carver

Robert Earl Carver, age 53, of Spokane died on May 16, 2012 in Spokane.

He was born January 17, 1959 in Great Falls Montana to Earl Lee Carver and Betty L (Bateman) Sharp.

He lived out most of his childhood in Montana.

He moved to Spokane in 1987 and married the love of his life Shirley Jean Anderson who passed away in December 2005.

Bob worked ten years for District 81 and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Bob is survived by his children Chris Carver, Crystal Twigg, Dale Anderson and Clint Anderson.

He was also a proud grandparent of Elizabeth Carver, Jack Carver, Devin Wacenske, Christa Twigg, Easton Anderson and Kylar Anderson.
His memorial service will be held on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 6:30 PM at St. Patrick’s Church.

The address is 5021 N. Nelson St, Spokane, WA 99217.

Reception to follow at the church hall.

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