Obituary: Gerald Craven

Gerald "Jerry" J. Craven went to be with his Lord on Jan. 8, 2021.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Faith Baptist Church, Carrington, N.D. Burial was held at Heaton Cemetery, Heaton, N.D. Pastor Corey Pepple officiated the service.

Gerald Jerome Craven was born on Feb. 25, 1939, to Bruce and Alfa Craven of Carrington, N.D., where he grew up and graduated from Carrington High School.

After high school, he served in the National Guard for a period of time.

He met his bride-to-be, Vivian Goeddertz, while working in Steele, N.D., for Burlington Railroad.

They were wed on May 18, 1963, and had a glorious 57 years together. Throughout their marriage, they enjoyed many adventures filling their lives with wonderful memories.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Alfa Craven.

Jerry is survived by his wife Vivian, his sister Jane Kulla, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home of Carrington, N.D.