Jim Carr, age 78, of Carrington, ND, died Saturday, October 15, 2016, at his home with his wife by his side.
James "Jim" Carr was born March 17, 1938, the son of Ed and Irene (Theis) Carr at Carrington. He grew up at Carrington and attended school there. During high school, he worked at Wheeler’s Gas Station, which later became Jim and Wick’s Station. After graduating from high school in 1957, he worked for Ted Fandrich Carpentry in addition to working on the family farm. Jim also drove school bus for the Carrington School District for many years.
Jim was united in marriage to Connie Davis on July 1, 1959, at Carrington. Together they raised six children.
His farming career started out by growing potatoes, which he sold to area town stores. He founded and operated an Arctic Cat and Yamaha dealership for many years, along with operating the Montgomery Ward catalogue store and the Boot Shack. Jim founded Carr’s Spraying business with a homemade sprayer he and his brother-in-law (Stub Gussiaas) built. In 1970, he started his fuel and gas business, which is an ongoing business operating under the name of C & J Oil. They added Dry Dock Sports in 1999. Jim was a farmer at heart, and was active in farming until his passing.
Jim’s hobbies included going to auction sales, playing cards, tractor treks, hat collecting, and riding around on his John Deere Gator. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and had served as a commissioner on the Foster County Commission for 13 years until resigning due to his health.
He is survived by his wife Connie; his six children: Rosanne (Eric Marcotte), Jackie, Tom (Dusty), Brian (Heather), Travis (Hope), and Connie Jo; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his brother Mike (Darlene); and a sister-in-law Ingeborg.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Raymond and Patrick; and a sister, Marie Gussiaas.
Adapted from Evans Funeral Home obituary
James "Jim" Carr was born March 17, 1938, the son of Ed and Irene (Theis) Carr at Carrington. He grew up at Carrington and attended school there. During high school, he worked at Wheeler’s Gas Station, which later became Jim and Wick’s Station. After graduating from high school in 1957, he worked for Ted Fandrich Carpentry in addition to working on the family farm. Jim also drove school bus for the Carrington School District for many years.
Jim was united in marriage to Connie Davis on July 1, 1959, at Carrington. Together they raised six children.
His farming career started out by growing potatoes, which he sold to area town stores. He founded and operated an Arctic Cat and Yamaha dealership for many years, along with operating the Montgomery Ward catalogue store and the Boot Shack. Jim founded Carr’s Spraying business with a homemade sprayer he and his brother-in-law (Stub Gussiaas) built. In 1970, he started his fuel and gas business, which is an ongoing business operating under the name of C & J Oil. They added Dry Dock Sports in 1999. Jim was a farmer at heart, and was active in farming until his passing.
Jim’s hobbies included going to auction sales, playing cards, tractor treks, hat collecting, and riding around on his John Deere Gator. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and had served as a commissioner on the Foster County Commission for 13 years until resigning due to his health.
He is survived by his wife Connie; his six children: Rosanne (Eric Marcotte), Jackie, Tom (Dusty), Brian (Heather), Travis (Hope), and Connie Jo; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his brother Mike (Darlene); and a sister-in-law Ingeborg.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Raymond and Patrick; and a sister, Marie Gussiaas.
Adapted from Evans Funeral Home obituary
Jim Carr, age 78, of Carrington, ND, died Saturday, October 15, 2016, at his home with his wife by his side.
James "Jim" Carr was born March 17, 1938, the son of Ed and Irene (Theis) Carr at Carrington. He grew up at Carrington and attended school there. During high school, he worked at Wheeler’s Gas Station, which later became Jim and Wick’s Station. After graduating from high school in 1957, he worked for Ted Fandrich Carpentry in addition to working on the family farm. Jim also drove school bus for the Carrington School District for many years.
Jim was united in marriage to Connie Davis on July 1, 1959, at Carrington. Together they raised six children.
His farming career started out by growing potatoes, which he sold to area town stores. He founded and operated an Arctic Cat and Yamaha dealership for many years, along with operating the Montgomery Ward catalogue store and the Boot Shack. Jim founded Carr’s Spraying business with a homemade sprayer he and his brother-in-law (Stub Gussiaas) built. In 1970, he started his fuel and gas business, which is an ongoing business operating under the name of C & J Oil. They added Dry Dock Sports in 1999. Jim was a farmer at heart, and was active in farming until his passing.
Jim’s hobbies included going to auction sales, playing cards, tractor treks, hat collecting, and riding around on his John Deere Gator. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and had served as a commissioner on the Foster County Commission for 13 years until resigning due to his health.
He is survived by his wife Connie; his six children: Rosanne (Eric Marcotte), Jackie, Tom (Dusty), Brian (Heather), Travis (Hope), and Connie Jo; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his brother Mike (Darlene); and a sister-in-law Ingeborg.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Raymond and Patrick; and a sister, Marie Gussiaas.
Adapted from Evans Funeral Home obituary
James "Jim" Carr was born March 17, 1938, the son of Ed and Irene (Theis) Carr at Carrington. He grew up at Carrington and attended school there. During high school, he worked at Wheeler’s Gas Station, which later became Jim and Wick’s Station. After graduating from high school in 1957, he worked for Ted Fandrich Carpentry in addition to working on the family farm. Jim also drove school bus for the Carrington School District for many years.
Jim was united in marriage to Connie Davis on July 1, 1959, at Carrington. Together they raised six children.
His farming career started out by growing potatoes, which he sold to area town stores. He founded and operated an Arctic Cat and Yamaha dealership for many years, along with operating the Montgomery Ward catalogue store and the Boot Shack. Jim founded Carr’s Spraying business with a homemade sprayer he and his brother-in-law (Stub Gussiaas) built. In 1970, he started his fuel and gas business, which is an ongoing business operating under the name of C & J Oil. They added Dry Dock Sports in 1999. Jim was a farmer at heart, and was active in farming until his passing.
Jim’s hobbies included going to auction sales, playing cards, tractor treks, hat collecting, and riding around on his John Deere Gator. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and had served as a commissioner on the Foster County Commission for 13 years until resigning due to his health.
He is survived by his wife Connie; his six children: Rosanne (Eric Marcotte), Jackie, Tom (Dusty), Brian (Heather), Travis (Hope), and Connie Jo; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his brother Mike (Darlene); and a sister-in-law Ingeborg.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Raymond and Patrick; and a sister, Marie Gussiaas.
Adapted from Evans Funeral Home obituary
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