COMMUNITY SHOCKED BY DEATH OF DONALD L. CARVER
Donald L. CARVER passed away suddenly in Steamboat Springs Sunday morning soon after he brought the stage in from Craig at 7:05 a.m. He had loaded his passengers and taken his seat in the car ready to drive off. Instead of going out toward Denver, he backed up the car, turned off the power and walked into the Luekens garage, the stage headquarters. Claude Luekens saw him coming and asked if he were sick. Don did not answer but swayed forward and Mr. Luekens caught him in time to prevent his falling to the floor. Dr. Duane Turner was summoned. Mr. CARVER did not regain consciousness and within a short time was dead. His wife and son, Harold, and his sister, Mrs. Clay MONSON, and Mr. MONSON were with him at the garage. Mrs. CARVER had planned to go to her home in Englewood that morning if there was plenty of room for her and her son, but finding the stage was filled they changed their plans and were going back to the MONSON home when Mr. CARVER had the heart attack.
Auburn Luekens drove the stage into Denver. Norman CARVER, a brother of Don, and the latter's son, Keene CARVER, were on their way from Denver with two stage cars en route to Craig. Walter CARVER, another brother, was summoned from Craig where he operates the Conoco filling station.
Funeral services for Mr. CARVER were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. B. H. Christner opened the service with a Scripture reading and prayer. This was followed by the full ritualistic burial ceremony of the Masonic lodge with Clay Shaw in charge. The pallbearers were A. R. BROWN, J. M. KELLOGG, Ray MONSON, Wesley POULSON, F. E. DAUGHERTY and Dr. F. A. McDANIEL.
Choir members were Mrs. Claude Beverly, Mrs. Clay Shaw, Mrs. Aime Rapin, Mrs. Hoyt Shaw, Clay Shaw, Dr. E. A. Jackson, and J. M. Kellogg. Mrs. A. R. Brown was pianist. They sang "Lead Kindly Light" and Mrs. Rapin sang "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears", text from Revelation and music by Caro Roma. Miss Lulita Pritchett played "There is No Night There" on the violin accompanied on the piano by Miss Margaret Pritchitt, for the closing of the service.
The coffin was covered with beautiful flowers and there were numerous bouquets and set pieces around the chancel rail. Many friends were at the church to pay their last tribute to the memory of Donald L. CARVER. The Masons escorted the funeral cortege to the Steamboat Springs cemetery where the final service was completed. The Steamboat stores were closed during the funeral hour.
Relatives who came to Steamboat for the funeral were Mrs. Annie CARVER, Mr. and Mrs. Norman CARVER, Walter CARVER and family of Craig, Mrs. H. G. HOOPER of Castle Rock, aunt of Mr. CARVER and Miss May KEENE of Ottawa, Kansas, sister of Mrs. Donald CARVER.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Keene Leroy and Harold Richard, his stepmother, Annie M. CARVER of Denver, one sister, Mrs. Clay MONSON of Steamboat, three brothers, Will of Winchester, Massachusetts, Walter of Craig, and Norman of Denver and a host of friends and other relatives who mourn his death.
Donald L. CARVER, oldest son of Kate C. and William E. CARVER was born October 07, 1881, near Greenland, Colorado, and passed away August 26, 1934, being 52 years, 10 months and 19 days old.
He received his early education in the Castle Rock schools graduating from high school in 1899. He next attended the Colorado Agricultural college from which he graduated in the mechanical engineering department in 1903. While in college he was editor of the college annual the Silver Spruce and was interested in all musical activities, being a member of the band and orchestra.
Soon after graduating he came to Steamboat Springs, where he helped his father in the operation of the electr light plant, and continued in this position until the business was sold in 1926, by him and his brother Walter.
During this time he made many friends who loved and admired him. It can truly be said that he was a friend of all. He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. He was devoted to his family and took great pride in his boys.
November 15, 1911, he was married to Olive KEENE of Ottawa, Kansas, and to this union were born four boys.
Altho not one of the early pioneer of Steamboat Springs, Don CARVER might be classed with the later group of pioneers -- those who pioneered the actual development of the town. He saw the change from the horse and buggy to the automobile and was perhaps the first man in this community who understood the mechanics of automobiles.
He and his brother-in-law, Clay MONSON, operated the first moving picture show in Steamboat.
In 1908 he with his father installed modern electrical machinery which gave Steamboat Springs better electrical service than most towns could boast of.
Don took an active part in the social and civic life of this community. In 1905 he organized and directed the first band this town ever had and always took a prominent part in musical activities. He was a charter member of the Lions club and his services were always in demand when there was anything to be done that required some time and effort.
Steamboat Springs misses the men who lived and built the foundations of the town during this span of years.
(Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, (CO), Friday, August 31, 1934.)
Donald L. CARVER passed away suddenly in Steamboat Springs Sunday morning soon after he brought the stage in from Craig at 7:05 a.m. He had loaded his passengers and taken his seat in the car ready to drive off. Instead of going out toward Denver, he backed up the car, turned off the power and walked into the Luekens garage, the stage headquarters. Claude Luekens saw him coming and asked if he were sick. Don did not answer but swayed forward and Mr. Luekens caught him in time to prevent his falling to the floor. Dr. Duane Turner was summoned. Mr. CARVER did not regain consciousness and within a short time was dead. His wife and son, Harold, and his sister, Mrs. Clay MONSON, and Mr. MONSON were with him at the garage. Mrs. CARVER had planned to go to her home in Englewood that morning if there was plenty of room for her and her son, but finding the stage was filled they changed their plans and were going back to the MONSON home when Mr. CARVER had the heart attack.
Auburn Luekens drove the stage into Denver. Norman CARVER, a brother of Don, and the latter's son, Keene CARVER, were on their way from Denver with two stage cars en route to Craig. Walter CARVER, another brother, was summoned from Craig where he operates the Conoco filling station.
Funeral services for Mr. CARVER were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. B. H. Christner opened the service with a Scripture reading and prayer. This was followed by the full ritualistic burial ceremony of the Masonic lodge with Clay Shaw in charge. The pallbearers were A. R. BROWN, J. M. KELLOGG, Ray MONSON, Wesley POULSON, F. E. DAUGHERTY and Dr. F. A. McDANIEL.
Choir members were Mrs. Claude Beverly, Mrs. Clay Shaw, Mrs. Aime Rapin, Mrs. Hoyt Shaw, Clay Shaw, Dr. E. A. Jackson, and J. M. Kellogg. Mrs. A. R. Brown was pianist. They sang "Lead Kindly Light" and Mrs. Rapin sang "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears", text from Revelation and music by Caro Roma. Miss Lulita Pritchett played "There is No Night There" on the violin accompanied on the piano by Miss Margaret Pritchitt, for the closing of the service.
The coffin was covered with beautiful flowers and there were numerous bouquets and set pieces around the chancel rail. Many friends were at the church to pay their last tribute to the memory of Donald L. CARVER. The Masons escorted the funeral cortege to the Steamboat Springs cemetery where the final service was completed. The Steamboat stores were closed during the funeral hour.
Relatives who came to Steamboat for the funeral were Mrs. Annie CARVER, Mr. and Mrs. Norman CARVER, Walter CARVER and family of Craig, Mrs. H. G. HOOPER of Castle Rock, aunt of Mr. CARVER and Miss May KEENE of Ottawa, Kansas, sister of Mrs. Donald CARVER.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Keene Leroy and Harold Richard, his stepmother, Annie M. CARVER of Denver, one sister, Mrs. Clay MONSON of Steamboat, three brothers, Will of Winchester, Massachusetts, Walter of Craig, and Norman of Denver and a host of friends and other relatives who mourn his death.
Donald L. CARVER, oldest son of Kate C. and William E. CARVER was born October 07, 1881, near Greenland, Colorado, and passed away August 26, 1934, being 52 years, 10 months and 19 days old.
He received his early education in the Castle Rock schools graduating from high school in 1899. He next attended the Colorado Agricultural college from which he graduated in the mechanical engineering department in 1903. While in college he was editor of the college annual the Silver Spruce and was interested in all musical activities, being a member of the band and orchestra.
Soon after graduating he came to Steamboat Springs, where he helped his father in the operation of the electr light plant, and continued in this position until the business was sold in 1926, by him and his brother Walter.
During this time he made many friends who loved and admired him. It can truly be said that he was a friend of all. He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. He was devoted to his family and took great pride in his boys.
November 15, 1911, he was married to Olive KEENE of Ottawa, Kansas, and to this union were born four boys.
Altho not one of the early pioneer of Steamboat Springs, Don CARVER might be classed with the later group of pioneers -- those who pioneered the actual development of the town. He saw the change from the horse and buggy to the automobile and was perhaps the first man in this community who understood the mechanics of automobiles.
He and his brother-in-law, Clay MONSON, operated the first moving picture show in Steamboat.
In 1908 he with his father installed modern electrical machinery which gave Steamboat Springs better electrical service than most towns could boast of.
Don took an active part in the social and civic life of this community. In 1905 he organized and directed the first band this town ever had and always took a prominent part in musical activities. He was a charter member of the Lions club and his services were always in demand when there was anything to be done that required some time and effort.
Steamboat Springs misses the men who lived and built the foundations of the town during this span of years.
(Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, (CO), Friday, August 31, 1934.)
COMMUNITY SHOCKED BY DEATH OF DONALD L. CARVER
Donald L. CARVER passed away suddenly in Steamboat Springs Sunday morning soon after he brought the stage in from Craig at 7:05 a.m. He had loaded his passengers and taken his seat in the car ready to drive off. Instead of going out toward Denver, he backed up the car, turned off the power and walked into the Luekens garage, the stage headquarters. Claude Luekens saw him coming and asked if he were sick. Don did not answer but swayed forward and Mr. Luekens caught him in time to prevent his falling to the floor. Dr. Duane Turner was summoned. Mr. CARVER did not regain consciousness and within a short time was dead. His wife and son, Harold, and his sister, Mrs. Clay MONSON, and Mr. MONSON were with him at the garage. Mrs. CARVER had planned to go to her home in Englewood that morning if there was plenty of room for her and her son, but finding the stage was filled they changed their plans and were going back to the MONSON home when Mr. CARVER had the heart attack.
Auburn Luekens drove the stage into Denver. Norman CARVER, a brother of Don, and the latter's son, Keene CARVER, were on their way from Denver with two stage cars en route to Craig. Walter CARVER, another brother, was summoned from Craig where he operates the Conoco filling station.
Funeral services for Mr. CARVER were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. B. H. Christner opened the service with a Scripture reading and prayer. This was followed by the full ritualistic burial ceremony of the Masonic lodge with Clay Shaw in charge. The pallbearers were A. R. BROWN, J. M. KELLOGG, Ray MONSON, Wesley POULSON, F. E. DAUGHERTY and Dr. F. A. McDANIEL.
Choir members were Mrs. Claude Beverly, Mrs. Clay Shaw, Mrs. Aime Rapin, Mrs. Hoyt Shaw, Clay Shaw, Dr. E. A. Jackson, and J. M. Kellogg. Mrs. A. R. Brown was pianist. They sang "Lead Kindly Light" and Mrs. Rapin sang "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears", text from Revelation and music by Caro Roma. Miss Lulita Pritchett played "There is No Night There" on the violin accompanied on the piano by Miss Margaret Pritchitt, for the closing of the service.
The coffin was covered with beautiful flowers and there were numerous bouquets and set pieces around the chancel rail. Many friends were at the church to pay their last tribute to the memory of Donald L. CARVER. The Masons escorted the funeral cortege to the Steamboat Springs cemetery where the final service was completed. The Steamboat stores were closed during the funeral hour.
Relatives who came to Steamboat for the funeral were Mrs. Annie CARVER, Mr. and Mrs. Norman CARVER, Walter CARVER and family of Craig, Mrs. H. G. HOOPER of Castle Rock, aunt of Mr. CARVER and Miss May KEENE of Ottawa, Kansas, sister of Mrs. Donald CARVER.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Keene Leroy and Harold Richard, his stepmother, Annie M. CARVER of Denver, one sister, Mrs. Clay MONSON of Steamboat, three brothers, Will of Winchester, Massachusetts, Walter of Craig, and Norman of Denver and a host of friends and other relatives who mourn his death.
Donald L. CARVER, oldest son of Kate C. and William E. CARVER was born October 07, 1881, near Greenland, Colorado, and passed away August 26, 1934, being 52 years, 10 months and 19 days old.
He received his early education in the Castle Rock schools graduating from high school in 1899. He next attended the Colorado Agricultural college from which he graduated in the mechanical engineering department in 1903. While in college he was editor of the college annual the Silver Spruce and was interested in all musical activities, being a member of the band and orchestra.
Soon after graduating he came to Steamboat Springs, where he helped his father in the operation of the electr light plant, and continued in this position until the business was sold in 1926, by him and his brother Walter.
During this time he made many friends who loved and admired him. It can truly be said that he was a friend of all. He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. He was devoted to his family and took great pride in his boys.
November 15, 1911, he was married to Olive KEENE of Ottawa, Kansas, and to this union were born four boys.
Altho not one of the early pioneer of Steamboat Springs, Don CARVER might be classed with the later group of pioneers -- those who pioneered the actual development of the town. He saw the change from the horse and buggy to the automobile and was perhaps the first man in this community who understood the mechanics of automobiles.
He and his brother-in-law, Clay MONSON, operated the first moving picture show in Steamboat.
In 1908 he with his father installed modern electrical machinery which gave Steamboat Springs better electrical service than most towns could boast of.
Don took an active part in the social and civic life of this community. In 1905 he organized and directed the first band this town ever had and always took a prominent part in musical activities. He was a charter member of the Lions club and his services were always in demand when there was anything to be done that required some time and effort.
Steamboat Springs misses the men who lived and built the foundations of the town during this span of years.
(Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, (CO), Friday, August 31, 1934.)
Donald L. CARVER passed away suddenly in Steamboat Springs Sunday morning soon after he brought the stage in from Craig at 7:05 a.m. He had loaded his passengers and taken his seat in the car ready to drive off. Instead of going out toward Denver, he backed up the car, turned off the power and walked into the Luekens garage, the stage headquarters. Claude Luekens saw him coming and asked if he were sick. Don did not answer but swayed forward and Mr. Luekens caught him in time to prevent his falling to the floor. Dr. Duane Turner was summoned. Mr. CARVER did not regain consciousness and within a short time was dead. His wife and son, Harold, and his sister, Mrs. Clay MONSON, and Mr. MONSON were with him at the garage. Mrs. CARVER had planned to go to her home in Englewood that morning if there was plenty of room for her and her son, but finding the stage was filled they changed their plans and were going back to the MONSON home when Mr. CARVER had the heart attack.
Auburn Luekens drove the stage into Denver. Norman CARVER, a brother of Don, and the latter's son, Keene CARVER, were on their way from Denver with two stage cars en route to Craig. Walter CARVER, another brother, was summoned from Craig where he operates the Conoco filling station.
Funeral services for Mr. CARVER were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. B. H. Christner opened the service with a Scripture reading and prayer. This was followed by the full ritualistic burial ceremony of the Masonic lodge with Clay Shaw in charge. The pallbearers were A. R. BROWN, J. M. KELLOGG, Ray MONSON, Wesley POULSON, F. E. DAUGHERTY and Dr. F. A. McDANIEL.
Choir members were Mrs. Claude Beverly, Mrs. Clay Shaw, Mrs. Aime Rapin, Mrs. Hoyt Shaw, Clay Shaw, Dr. E. A. Jackson, and J. M. Kellogg. Mrs. A. R. Brown was pianist. They sang "Lead Kindly Light" and Mrs. Rapin sang "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears", text from Revelation and music by Caro Roma. Miss Lulita Pritchett played "There is No Night There" on the violin accompanied on the piano by Miss Margaret Pritchitt, for the closing of the service.
The coffin was covered with beautiful flowers and there were numerous bouquets and set pieces around the chancel rail. Many friends were at the church to pay their last tribute to the memory of Donald L. CARVER. The Masons escorted the funeral cortege to the Steamboat Springs cemetery where the final service was completed. The Steamboat stores were closed during the funeral hour.
Relatives who came to Steamboat for the funeral were Mrs. Annie CARVER, Mr. and Mrs. Norman CARVER, Walter CARVER and family of Craig, Mrs. H. G. HOOPER of Castle Rock, aunt of Mr. CARVER and Miss May KEENE of Ottawa, Kansas, sister of Mrs. Donald CARVER.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Keene Leroy and Harold Richard, his stepmother, Annie M. CARVER of Denver, one sister, Mrs. Clay MONSON of Steamboat, three brothers, Will of Winchester, Massachusetts, Walter of Craig, and Norman of Denver and a host of friends and other relatives who mourn his death.
Donald L. CARVER, oldest son of Kate C. and William E. CARVER was born October 07, 1881, near Greenland, Colorado, and passed away August 26, 1934, being 52 years, 10 months and 19 days old.
He received his early education in the Castle Rock schools graduating from high school in 1899. He next attended the Colorado Agricultural college from which he graduated in the mechanical engineering department in 1903. While in college he was editor of the college annual the Silver Spruce and was interested in all musical activities, being a member of the band and orchestra.
Soon after graduating he came to Steamboat Springs, where he helped his father in the operation of the electr light plant, and continued in this position until the business was sold in 1926, by him and his brother Walter.
During this time he made many friends who loved and admired him. It can truly be said that he was a friend of all. He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. He was devoted to his family and took great pride in his boys.
November 15, 1911, he was married to Olive KEENE of Ottawa, Kansas, and to this union were born four boys.
Altho not one of the early pioneer of Steamboat Springs, Don CARVER might be classed with the later group of pioneers -- those who pioneered the actual development of the town. He saw the change from the horse and buggy to the automobile and was perhaps the first man in this community who understood the mechanics of automobiles.
He and his brother-in-law, Clay MONSON, operated the first moving picture show in Steamboat.
In 1908 he with his father installed modern electrical machinery which gave Steamboat Springs better electrical service than most towns could boast of.
Don took an active part in the social and civic life of this community. In 1905 he organized and directed the first band this town ever had and always took a prominent part in musical activities. He was a charter member of the Lions club and his services were always in demand when there was anything to be done that required some time and effort.
Steamboat Springs misses the men who lived and built the foundations of the town during this span of years.
(Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, (CO), Friday, August 31, 1934.)
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