BHS 1967 Class Member
Tom Carver
1967 |
Address: Monmouth, IL, 61462-9689
Spouse/Sig. Other: Vaughn K. Welch Carver
Children: Matthew and Scot
Grandkids: Alyssa, Cheyenne, Kayla, Tanner, and Maggie Jo
Life History: After graduation, I worked for Bowman Shoe Store in Boone. I married Vaughn
Welch in September of that year. Our first son, Matthew, was born the following year. Soon
after his birth, I was transferred to Monmouth, Illinois, as an assistant manager. Later,
I was transferred to Sterling, Illinois, as a store manager. I later moved to Keokuk, Iowa,
to manage a store there, for a different firm. Our second son, Scot, was born there. Bowman
Shoe rehired me to manage a store in Monmouth, Illinois, that has become our permanent home.
After several years, I started a part time sporting goods store which became full time the next
year. About 15 years ago, I purchased a small wholesale company and sold our retail store.
We now own and operate a regional sporting goods distribution company in rural Monmouth.
Vaughn and I have four granddaughters and one grandson, all six and under. I would like to
break the neck of the person who said fabulous 50's or golden years. My parents Art and Joan
passed away in 1993. I lost my brother, Jeff, at the age of 43 in 2001. My sister, Nancy Jo,
resides in Chetek, Wisconsin.