In Memory Of
Marcus Carr
1925
2015
Marcus Carr
June 24, 1925 — September 16, 2015
Marcus Henry Carr, 90, of Gardner, Kansas and formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully on September 16, 2015 at the Olathe Hospice House after a brief illness.
Marcus was born on June 24, 1925 in Burt, Iowa to Allan Goodspeed and Ruth Mae (Stoddard) Carr. He grew up in Bancroft, Iowa and graduated from Bancroft High School in 1942. He also completed one year in the School of Business at Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa.
In the fall of 1943 Marcus enlisted in the United States Army. He served in Okinawa and Korea during and after WWII. While in Korea he earned the rank of sergeant. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He will be remembered as part of America's "greatest generation".
On June 24, 1948 he married the love of his life, Clarissa Ann Funk in Waterloo, Iowa. They shared and cherished 67 years together. They were the parents of two children.
Marcus worked for the Borden Ice Cream Company both in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In 1962 he became a letter carrier for the Cedar Rapids Post Office. He enjoyed working there for 25 years retiring in l987. He was a retired member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
His Christian faith was a central part of his life. Marcus was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for over 55 years. He served as church treasurer for several years and was a past member of the church board. He had many friends in his Christian family.
Marcus is preceded in death by his parents, son Brian, granddaughter Caroline, brothers Robert, Warren (infant), Donnie, Hughie, Allan (Pike), James (killed in the Battle of the Bulge WWII), Max, Jack and sister Caroline. He is survived by his loving wife Clarissa, daughter Diana (Paul) Stevens, brother Larry and sisters Phyllis Lambrecht, Bonnie Rote and Cindy Rote. He also leaves a daughter-in-law Linda Carr, grandsons Pete (Kelly) Carr, Quinn (Stephanie) Carr, Drew (Christina) Stevens, granddaughters Maggie Carr, Hilary (Dustin) Nekvinda and seven great grandchildren.
We will remember Marcus for his Christ like example, sharp wit, kindness, selflessness and loyalty to the Iowa Hawkeyes. He will be greatly missed. We look forward to the day we will be reunited in God's Kingdom according to God's promise.
The family will receive friends for a visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at College Church of The Nazarene – Garrett Chapel in Olathe, KS on Monday, September 21st, 2015. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. The burial will take place on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The family wishes to specially thank the caregivers at the Olathe Hospice House, the staff and nurses at OMC 4th floor and Drs. Blake, Opie and Punswick.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Red Cross.
Marcus was born on June 24, 1925 in Burt, Iowa to Allan Goodspeed and Ruth Mae (Stoddard) Carr. He grew up in Bancroft, Iowa and graduated from Bancroft High School in 1942. He also completed one year in the School of Business at Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa.
In the fall of 1943 Marcus enlisted in the United States Army. He served in Okinawa and Korea during and after WWII. While in Korea he earned the rank of sergeant. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He will be remembered as part of America's "greatest generation".
On June 24, 1948 he married the love of his life, Clarissa Ann Funk in Waterloo, Iowa. They shared and cherished 67 years together. They were the parents of two children.
Marcus worked for the Borden Ice Cream Company both in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In 1962 he became a letter carrier for the Cedar Rapids Post Office. He enjoyed working there for 25 years retiring in l987. He was a retired member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
His Christian faith was a central part of his life. Marcus was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for over 55 years. He served as church treasurer for several years and was a past member of the church board. He had many friends in his Christian family.
Marcus is preceded in death by his parents, son Brian, granddaughter Caroline, brothers Robert, Warren (infant), Donnie, Hughie, Allan (Pike), James (killed in the Battle of the Bulge WWII), Max, Jack and sister Caroline. He is survived by his loving wife Clarissa, daughter Diana (Paul) Stevens, brother Larry and sisters Phyllis Lambrecht, Bonnie Rote and Cindy Rote. He also leaves a daughter-in-law Linda Carr, grandsons Pete (Kelly) Carr, Quinn (Stephanie) Carr, Drew (Christina) Stevens, granddaughters Maggie Carr, Hilary (Dustin) Nekvinda and seven great grandchildren.
We will remember Marcus for his Christ like example, sharp wit, kindness, selflessness and loyalty to the Iowa Hawkeyes. He will be greatly missed. We look forward to the day we will be reunited in God's Kingdom according to God's promise.
The family will receive friends for a visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at College Church of The Nazarene – Garrett Chapel in Olathe, KS on Monday, September 21st, 2015. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. The burial will take place on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The family wishes to specially thank the caregivers at the Olathe Hospice House, the staff and nurses at OMC 4th floor and Drs. Blake, Opie and Punswick.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Red Cross.
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Visitation
Monday, September 21, 2015
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
College Church of The Nazarene - Garrett Chapel
Service
Monday, September 21, 2015
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
College Church of The Nazarene - Garrett Chapel
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