James Carver

Tremonton – Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side May 2nd 2011 after a 12 year battle with Alzheimer’s. James was Born in Nephi, UT May 19, 1937, to Homer and Mary Carver. He is now in the loving arms of his first son James Ashley and his parents who preceded him in death. James was a BYU graduate with two Masters. He had an ardent thirst for knowledge. He served a mission to the Eastern States and later on with his wife Merilyn to Australia. He was a good example, friend, teacher, athlete, teammate, husband, scholar and patriarch. James spent his career teaching within the Church Education System (CES) for 38 years. James was a Seminary and Institute teacher throughout Utah, the NorthWest and Canada. He retired at SUU in 1999. He married Merilyn Shelley in Mt. Pleasant, UT in 1963. They are the proud parents of 13 children: James Ashley, Carrie, Kelly, Heidi, Mary, Shelley, Kimberlee, Tyler, Joshua, Jonny, Jordan, Bradley, and Christopher. They also have 31 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Thursday May 5, 2011 at Rudd Funeral Home from 6 – 8 pm located at 1234 South Main, Garland, UT. Funeral will be held at the Tremonton Stake Center, 660 N 300 E, on Friday May 6, 2011 beginning at 11:00 am with a viewing before from 9:30 – 10.30 am. Graveside services at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, in Mt. Pleasant, UT.