William (Bill) Patrick Carr, age 72, of Aspen Gardens in Helena, MT, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 5, 2017, after a lengthy progressive illness.
He was born May 6, 1944 in Peru, IL to William Carr, Sr and Hazel (Batty) Carr. Bill taught junior high math at Northbrook School in Mendota, IL for 30 years. He also coached baseball, volleyball, and kept basketball score books in Mendota for many years.
Bill retired to Montana in 2003 where his daughters resided. He married Jo Anne White, of Ottawa, IL in 1967. They divorced in 1997, but remained friends over the last 20 years.
Bill is survived by his children Kristy (Bill) Felde, of Helena, MT; Andrew (Laura Zimpel) Carr, of Mendota, IL; and Erin (Bryan) Angove, of Butte, MT; his sister Linda (James) Kardas, of Granville, IL; as well as 9 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Wendy Jo Carr. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Viewing will be at 9:00 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Burial will follow the service at Forestvale Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at the family home,
Service Schedule
Viewing
9:00 a.m.
Saturday March 11, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday March 11, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday March 11, 2017
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Viewing
9:00 a.m.
Saturday March 11, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday March 11, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday March 11, 2017
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
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JoAnn Corrigan says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
JoAnn and Tom Corrigan
Pat Beals says
Bill was a great guy and so much help to students and fellow staff at NB School where I had the chance to work with him for several years. He was a huge contributor to Mendota VB success coaching at the junior high and and high school lower levels preparing the girls for varsity play. I coached basketball at NB and MHS and appreciated Bill’s accurate score keeping during those seasons. Condolences to all family and friends of Bill, too. And I don’t recall ever having to solve a math problem before on a funeral home site as is the case to complete this post. Fitting and I can imagine Bill smiling about it.
Beverly Richardson says
I am so sorry to hear this. Bill was a kind man and wonderful colleague. My sympathy and prayers to the Carr family.
Karen Schmidt Happ says
Thoughts and prayers to the Carr family. Bill was my seventh grade math teacher as well as a fellow coach and teacher while teaching in the district with Bill. Always had a smile and many times a “joker”. Always called me Schmitty even after my name changed. Bill was a joy to be around.
Kathy Ganschow says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Carr family. All three of my children had Bill as a teacher and enjoyed him in class. I subbed at Northbrook and taught one year there. I remember his great sense of humor.
Larry Loebach says
Our thoughts and prayers for you at the loss of Bill. I have not seen him since LP high school.
Stephen Kirby says
My parents told me once that the first word I ever spoke was “car.” They also told my twin and I that the only time we said this word was right about the time school let out… The Carr’s were our very first neighbors. Bill always had a smile on his face when he greeted us. To me, Bill had a beautiful patience about himself. He also seemed to care very deeply about the students who entered into his classroom. I always thought going to school was a task and often times, a dull one at that. But when I entered into Mr. Carr’s classroom it was an honor. I always could measure my dad by the friends he kept and when I realized Mr. Carr and my dad were friends that really reflected a great deal of worth in my eyes. Mr. Carr will always outshine most in his ability to put others first, to make others think they can – even though doubt may surround them entirely. I wish I had spent more time getting to know him. For now, I just really appreciate the time God gave us so we could witness his passion in teaching others. Empowering others. Thank you Mr. Carr for all you gave.
Monty Da Ronco says
He was a good teacher who was soft-spoken, patient, and had a mellow chuckle. Those of us who had him as a teacher were lucky.
Danielle says
Bill was a great man, who I am honored to call my friend. He was so proud of his family, especially his grandchildren. His kind way and fantastic sense of humor will be greatly missed. Farewell my friend and go Bears.
Christine Powers says
Kristi, Erin, Andy and families. So sorry on your loss. Bill was a wonderful person and have known him for many years. Take care and will keep all of you in my prayers.
Paula Naccarato says
Jo and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Bill’s loss.
Take care.
Paula Naccarato
Jennelle Needs says
I am deeply saddened by the news of Mr. Carr’s passing. I had the privilege of having him as a Math teacher during my time at Northbrook School. He was very kind, caring, and had a positive impact on so many individuals in our community. My sincerest condolences to his family. Greatness is never forgotten. Rest easy, Mr. Carr.
The Olson Family says
We are truly sorry for your family’s loss. Earl and Linda enjoyed working with Mr. Carr at Northbrook and Kristen enjoyed having him as a teacher.