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Steven Lyle Carver

November 10, 1943 — March 27, 2025

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 service will be at Rossville Christian Church, Saturday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m. with internment following in Rossville Cemetery. The family will receive 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.

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