Birth date: May 27, 1928 Death date: Jul 14, 2017
Frank was a much beloved family man, scholar, and friend to thousands. He and his wife, Betty, have two children, Mark and Carol, eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Frank was a professor at Point Loma Nazarene Univ Read Obituary
I had the privilege of pastoring Dr. Carver’s parents in Valentine, Nebraska from 1964-1968, and when he would visit them I was honored to have him preach . . . what enriching messages! The New American Standard Bible that he “helped” with, still occupies a place in my study . . . a gift from his parents. The pull toward heaven is even stronger, now that so many pilgrims of the past have gathered on the other side.
Thank you for challenging and changing my life. I picture you listening and chatting with our Lord, and I smile. May God’s love, peace and blessing surround the Carver family.
Mr. Frank Carver shared great clarity and wisdom with son, Mark, who is showering blessings on the world! Unconditional Love!
“Absence of Body is Presence with GOD”!Mr. Frank Carver left a Angelica son, Mark, who is showering blessings on the world! Unconditional Love!
Dear Betty & Family, Wish we could be there with you to celebrate Frank and a life well lived. We love you and share in your loss. Wonderful memories help heal the wounds of sorrow. We know you have many! God bless & keep you in His care.
Dr. Frank Carver epitomized a life well lived. He will be missed but I am grateful for knowing him. He taught a class in which I was enrolled at Point Loma in the mid-1970s. I recall his high expectations and gentle spirit, as well as his passion for what he taught. But, in the late 1990s, our lives intersected even more meaningfully for me. I was the VP responsible for leading the Student Development programs and services at Eastern Nazarene College. Frank and Betty moved on campus while he served as the Interim Chair of the Religion Dept (I may be a bit fuzzy on the details of his title) in a year when several vacancies occurred. While he clearly played a significant role in the Religion Dept, he and Betty were also a gift to campus life — for students, faculty, staff, and community members alike. Their regular presence in the dining hall where they shared tables with students, chapel where they modeled a healthy relationship, campus church where they were regulars, and at athletic events were an important influence on our community for the year they were among us. Frank’s willingness to come out of retirement to serve a sister institution and his denomination was a tribute to his servant’s heart. Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Much love and prayers for Betty, Carol, Mark, and other family and friends.
I had the good fortune of meeting Grandpa Carver seven years ago. I could tell he was a scholar and a gentleman from the moment I shook his hand. He radiated warmth and wisdom in a way that you could “feel”.You could tell that this was a man of character. In conversations over the years, it struck me that Grandpa’s mind was as sharp as a 30-year old. You don’t expect that from someone so advanced in age. I always enjoyed asking questions about his travels… his studies… his philosophy… and his life’s work.But I always found that he was far more interested in my thoughts than he was in sharing his. My limited experience could not hold a candle to his… but he wanted to hear about it anyway. From what I could see, that’s how he was with everyone around him. He was genuinely interested in his fellow man.It sounds like a simple thing. But if you pay attention, you will find this to be a rare trait in our world.Most of the people you see every day are too buried in their smart phone to notice you. Many of those you talk to are just waiting for their turn to speak. Very few simply want to hear what you have to say.Grandpa did. That is kindness personified. I went back and read Matthew, Chapter 6 when I heard about Grandpa’s passing. It struck me that his life mirrored this gospel. And it occurred to me that Grandpa did what very few of us do… he walked the same path as Jesus of Nazareth. That is a legacy that will live forever… thank you Grandpa.
We will all miss you and it is an honor to be your daughter. I love you! Peace
