BHS 1967 Class Member

Tom Carver

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.