Steven Lyle Carver

1943 - 2025  (81 years)

• Name	Steven Lyle Carver
  Born	10 Nov 1943	Clyde, Cloud County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	27 Mar 2025	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	5 Apr 2025	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I11111	Rossville
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2025

  
  

  Father	Levi Carver
  Mother	Eunice Feldhausen Carver
  Family ID	F9034	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Maxine Faye Tomasek Carver,   b. 18 Nov 1945, Anthony, Harper County, Kansas ,   d. 28 Jan 2019, Kansas City  (Age 73 years)
  Married	29 Jun 1968	Fort Leonardwood, Pulaski County, Missouri
  Children	+ 1. Marc Alan Carver   2. David L Carver   3. Sherri Carver-Cohen
  Documents		Anniversary- Carver, Steven and Maxine Carver 50th Wedding Anniversary Steven and Maxine (Tomasek) Carver celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a small gathering in Maple Hill. They were united in marriage on June 29, 1968, at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. Maxine began teaching business classes at St. Marys High School in August 1967. She retired from there in May 2001. Steve served in the U.S. Army until January 1969. He then worked at the Goodyear Tire Company until retiring in November 2000. They are the parents of David and Marc, and the grandparents of Tyler, Garrett, Jacob, and Isaac.
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2025 20:03:12
  Family ID	F2068	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Married - 29 Jun 1968 - Fort Leonardwood, Pulaski County, Missouri  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents		Obituary- Carver, Steven 1 Steven Lyle Carver Steven Lyle Carver, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, surrounded by his family. Steve was born to Levi and Eunice (Feldhausen) Carver on November 10, 1943, in Clyde, Kansas. He was raised in the rural Belleville, Kansas, area along with his 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Steve graduated from Belleville High School and went on to attend Kansas State University. Before joining the military, Steve drove a mail truck delivering mail and worked as a mechanic at Miller’s Auto Service in Willard. Steve proudly served in the US Army from 1968 to 1972 where he attained the rank of Sergeant E-5. His service included time in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. His army medals of honor include the National Defense Service, Army Commendation, Good Conduct, Vietnam Campaign, Vietnam Service and Sharpshooter & Marksman and they were proudly displayed in his home. Upon his return, Steve worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka where he retired after 38 years of service. After retirement, Steve enjoyed golfing with family and friends, crossword puzzles, guessing wheel of fortune, traveling and spending time outside cutting and splitting firewood. Steve also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren Tyler, Garrett, Jacob and Isaac. In his youth, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Steve was united in marriage to Maxine Faye Tomasek on June 29, 1968 at Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri. They celebrated 51 years of marriage before her death on January 28, 2019. He was also preceded in death by his grandson Isaac Carver, sister Marjorie (Carver) Ekstrom and brothers Paul Carver and Larry Carver. Survivors include his sons, David L. Carver of Manhattan, and Marc A. Carver (Jill) of Rossville, his daughter, Sherri (Phil) Carver-Cohen of Seattle, WA, his grandchildren Tyler Carver, Garrett Carver, and Jacob Carver, and his companion Connie Lindell, Lawrence. He is also survived by his brothers Ivan Carver (Sandy) of Lake Havasu City AZ, Curt Carver (Mickey) of Nelson NE, Joe Carver of Iola KS, and sister Deanna Jeardoe (Leonard) of Hebron NE. Memorial services were at Rossville Christian Church, Saturday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m. with internment following in Rossville Cemetery. The family received friends on Friday, April 4th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, KS. 66536.
  		Obituary- Carver, Steven 2 See file #1 for full transcription