Obituary of Johnny E. Carver

Johnny E. Carver, having been born and raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, has spent the last 55 years in Washougal, WA, working his ranch, loving his family, drinking coffee at Nederâ??s Café with â??The Boysâ??, and serving his community. He passed away peacefully December 7, 2008, surrounded by his family. He served in the US Army from 1948-1952, and spent 40 months overseas, mainly in Germany. After being honorably discharged he married Donna Holmes, and together they raised two boys, John and Bill, and had many fantastic times together, especially on summer trips across the United States in the family camper. When he wasnâ??t working at home, he drove the school bus for the Mt. Pleasant School District for 27 years. In retirement he stayed involved with Mt. Pleasant by serving on the School Board for 15 years. He enjoyed encouraging and helping kids, and he had built many friendships inside and outside of the Washougal community. Johnny was independent, kind-hearted, and lived life on his own terms. He loved to travel, pack horses into the backcountry, especially by Mt. Rainier, hunt, and camp. He spent many afternoons and evenings watching sporting events at Washougal High School Johnny is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna, two sons, John and Bill, one grandson, and numerous relatives in Oklahoma. A memorial potluck dinner will be held beginning at noon, Friday, December 12, 2008, at the Washougal Church of the Nazarene, located at 2901 E Street, Washougal, WA. Remembrances can be made out to Mt. Pleasant Elementary School ASB, 152 Marble Road, Washougal, WA 98671. Straubâ??s Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas was in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.