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Carl Ray Spencer

Birth	:	14 Apr 1934 Lynch, Boyd County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	18 May 2017 Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial	:	Highland Cemetery, Lynch, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8718987, -98.4561005
Inscription	:	Married May 18, 1980
Description	:	Carl Ray Spencer, 83 April 14, 1934 ~ May 18, 2017 Carl was born April 14, 1934, in Lynch, Nebraska, to Fred and Audrey (Craig) Spencer. Carl was a graduate of Lynch High School, Nebraska Wesleyan University, and the University of Nebraska. He was an innovative educator and tutor; Gold Life Master bridge player; music lover, pianist, chorister, barbershop singer; volunteer for Meals on Wheels; consummate gardener; road tripper, surprise visitor; recreational athlete (especially volleyball, racquetball and softball); reader, writer and philosopher (forever asking the unanswerable questions). Carl Ray Spencer... Read More	Carl Ray Spencer, 83 April 14, 1934 ~ May 18, 2017 Carl was born April 14, 1934, in Lynch, Nebraska, to Fred and Audrey (Craig) Spencer. Carl was a graduate of Lynch High School, Nebraska Wesleyan University, and the University of Nebraska. He was an innovative educator and tutor; Gold Life Master bridge player; music lover, pianist, chorister, barbershop singer; volunteer for Meals on Wheels; consummate gardener; road tripper, surprise visitor; recreational athlete (especially volleyball, racquetball and softball); reader, writer and philosopher (forever asking the unanswerable questions). Carl Ray Spencer died May 18, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona, after a brief illness. He leaves to celebrate his life his wife, Carol (Robinson) Spencer; his children Dave (Pat) Spencer, Terri (Scott) Douglass, Steve (Shauna) Spencer, Craig (Dawn) Spencer, Ashley (Jon) Buller, Chesley Spencer, and Alex Spencer; sixteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; his sister Joyce Richards (Victor) Dye; his former wife, Lenore (Sandfort) Spencer; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends from all walks of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Chester, who died at birth, and his brother-in-law, John B. Richards, Jr. His daughter Heather Hiskey (Jim Farren) passed away shortly after Carl's death. He leaves to celebrate and mourn his life his wife, Carol (Robinson) Spencer of Phoenix, Arizona; his children Dave (Pat) Spencer of Lincoln, Nebraska; Terri (Scott) Douglass of Roswell, New Mexico; Steve (Shauna) Spencer of Wichita, Kansas; Craig (Dawn) Spencer of Franktown, Colorado; Heather Hiskey (Jim Farren) of Houston, Texas; Ashley (Jon) Buller of Ames, Iowa; Chesley Spencer of Chicago, Illinois; and Alex Spencer of Roswell, New Mexico; sixteen grandchildren (and one on the way) and nine great-grandchildren; his sister, Joyce Richards (Victor) Dye of Skokie, Illinois; his former wife, Lenore (Sandfort) Spencer of Lincoln, Nebraska; and numerous nieces and nephews and friends from all walks of his life. Carl graduated from Lynch High School, and then earned a BA degree, with distinction, from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and MA and PhD degrees from the University of Nebraska. He lived, worked, studied, and played in Lynch, Hallam, Wilber, Alvo, Bellevue, and Lincoln Nebraska; Morehead, Minnesota; Maryville, Missouri; Columbus and Washington Court House, Ohio; Ankeny, Iowa; Fox Point, Wisconsin; DeSoto, Texas; Okmulgee, Oklahoma; and Deer Valley, Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. He was an innovative educator, Gold Life Master bridge player, music lover, pianist, chorister, barbershop singer both in Farmington and Phoenix, volunteer for Meals on Wheels, consummate gardener, road tripper, surprise visitor, recreational athlete (especially volleyball, racquetball and softball), reader, writer and philosopher (forever asking the unanswerable questions). He once said that his tutoring in Farmington was most gratifying, making a difference to those women's lives as they worked toward their citizenships. A family memorial service will be held later this summer in the Lynch area. In lieu of gifts or flowers, please consider a donation to David Mickey Endowed Faculty Fund at Nebraska Wesleyan University or the Heather Hiskey Endowed Scholarship at San Juan College. ---sent by Carol Spencer FB Funeral Program: Saturday, June 16, 2018 2 p.m.--Gravesite Gathering, Highland Cemetery, Lynch Horn Processional--Ashley & Jon; Greeting & Brief Comments--Chesley; Music--Grandchildren Interment "Morning Has Broken"--All 5-11 pm--Celebration of Carl's Life Group Lodge, Niobrara State Park. Dinner, Program, Remembrances ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Carl Spencer died May 18, 2017. It was his and Carol's wedding anniversary, and it was as if he kept fighting long enough to make it. His son, Dave, was with him, when Carl took a turn for the worse, and left this earth. On May 4, 2017, his youngest daughter, Ashley Spencer, was awarded a PhD in research psychology at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Carl had developed lung problems, and had just come home from the hospital, but had to be on oxygen. He wanted to come to the celebration, but commercial airlines don't allow oxygen. With a twinkle in his eye, Carl announced that he had pilot friends--but the family said no, as he was already on hospice care. Carl dearly loved his family, and took long trips, staying night with relatives or in the minivan. He also played in many bridge tournaments on his journeys. We will sincerely miss him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My cousin, Carl Spencer, died yesterday. He was special to me in so many ways, mostly as the older brother he represented. After living with his family while I was a baby, Carl and his wonderful sister, Joyce, always kept us as a close part of the family. I will miss his silly teasing most, I think and the unconditional love he always showed me (between the teasing, of course) I pray for a special blessing on Carl's wife, Carol, his 8 children, his sister, Joyce, and all of us who loved him.--Pamela (Craig) Batson, FB Yesterday was the 37th anniversary of my marriage to Carl Spencer. It was also the day of his death. As my sister so gently said, "it was a friendship wrapped in a love affair".--Carol Spencer, FB ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prayer at cemetery by Carl's cousin, Pamela (Craig) Batson Dear Lord, Heavenly Father, Almighty God, We come together today to say goodbye to Carl Spencer. Carl was many things to us, Lord : husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and wonderful friend. But Lord we are so very blessed that we are surrounded by family, that even while we mourn, we have love, friendship and much laughter. As it says in Matthew, You bless those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Carl will always be with us, Lord. We pray that, as your child, he is now with You. Thank you, Father, for blessing us with his presence in Your timing. Continue, Lord, to keep us close as a family, and close always to you. Strengthen us, Father, with Your constant presence in our lives. Be with us today and always. We pray in the precious name of Jesus, Amen. Note: Carl was like a brother to Pamela, as Carl's family welcomed her and her own brother when she was small, to stay with them on the farm for a number of months. Even today, years later, she remembers the special bond made those years ago--he WAS family, and family belongs to each other.

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Where is Carl Ray Spencer's memorial?
Carl Ray Spencer's memorial is located at: Highland Cemetery, Lynch, Boyd County, USA.
When did Carl Ray Spencer death?
Carl Ray Spencer death on 18 May 2017 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Carl Ray Spencer's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8718987
Longitude: -98.4561005

Family Members:

Parent

Fred Spencer

(1906 - 1983)

Audrey Elizabeth Craig Spencer

(1907 - 2004)

Siblings

Chester Duane Spencer

(1933 - 1933)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Highland Cemetery
Lynch, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8718987, -98.4561005

2. ABVM Catholic Cemetery
Lynch, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8352000, -98.4675000

3. ZCBJ Bohemian National Cemetery
Lynch, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8286000, -98.4550100

4. Pleasant View Cemetery
Lynch, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9147300, -98.4863400

5. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Lynch, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8199997, -98.4674988

6. Beulah Cemetery
Monowi, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8610992, -98.3692017

7. Greenwood Episcopal Cemetery
Greenwood, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9307833, -98.3795556

8. Holy Fellowship Cemetery
Greenwood, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9308014, -98.3788986

9. Greenwood Presbyterian Cemetery
Greenwood, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9318533, -98.3792422

10. Rosedale Covenant Cemetery
Bristow, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8722390, -98.5751470

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Bristow, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9012830, -98.5844310

12. Bristow Cemetery
Bristow, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8321991, -98.5856018

13. Alford Cemetery
Monowi, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7997017, -98.3450012

14. Gross Cemetery
Gross, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9514008, -98.5742035

15. Old Paddock Cemetery
Paddock, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7705000, -98.5509000

16. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Marty, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9968987, -98.4261017

17. Riha Cemetery
Verdel, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7930000, -98.3086000

18. Old Immanuel Cemetery
Spencer, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9006004, -98.6528015

19. Overlook Cemetery
Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8138890, -98.6442642

20. Devil's Gulch Ranch Cemetery
Spencer, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8565316, -98.6871239

21. Saint Marys Cemetery
Spencer, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8669014, -98.6980972

22. Union Cemetery
Spencer, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8602982, -98.7018967

23. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Spencer, Boyd County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9455986, -98.6830978

24. 1899 Cemetery
Wagner, Charles Mix County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0382300, -98.3480800