Lorence Carr

“

And now I’m glad I didn’t know

The way it all would end

The way it all would go

Our lives are better left to chance

I could have missed the pain

But I’d have had to miss the dance”

Category : Dad, Pops, Papa Lorence, Grandpa

Answer : While he loved creating Excel spreadsheets, he loved his dear wife of 56 years, Linda, and their six children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, 11 grandchildren (and their significant others) most of all.

Question : Who is Niles Lorence Carr, Jr?

Dad passed away January 7, 2024, in his home in Norwalk.

Lorence was born on January 22, 1942, in Winslow, Arizona, to Niles Sr and Alma Carr.

The oldest of three children, he went to 15 schools during his 12 years of school in 5 different states. They were a close family and did everything together.

It was during his 5 years at Berkley, while earning his BS in Civil Engineering, that he grew to love the Institute of Religion and attended the Temple for the first time there.

He met Linda in Gardena at a church activity, and they married in the Los Angeles Temple on May 14, 1966. Their wedding date had to be moved up after Dad was drafted into the army. They lived in California, Texas, Arizona, Louisiana and Nevada during their 56 years of marriage, with 46 of them in the Norwalk house.

He followed in his father’s footsteps into the construction business. As project manager, he managed the construction of several notable projects. He co-managed with is father, the construction of the largest aircraft hangar in the world. He was also part of the Crystal Court at South Coast Plaza.

A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings as a Stake Missionary, Bishop’s Councilor, member of the High Council, Sunday School Teacher, Ward Financial Clerk (for over 20 years) and served two service missions for the church (employment and family history).

In addition to being an avid reader and chronicler of family history, he was one of the main caregivers for Linda the last two years of her life. He learned to cook (something other than breakfast), helped her to dress, kept track of her medicine, made her appointments, and took her to many of them. He enjoyed watching Jeopardy, Music and the Spoken Word and the occasional Western.

He was grateful that he stayed as healthy as he did while she needed him. We are all grateful that the Lord spared his suffering and took him home when he did.

He is survived by; His children, Michele (Ken) Bolton, Niles Carr III, Kym Leyva, Meri Underhill, Wendy Carr and Andy (Julie) Carr, his grandchildren, Nyk (Lisandro) Underhill, Amanda Underhill, Jonathan (Destinee) Bolton, Katie Underhill, Ammon Underhill, Logyn Bolton, Rachel Underhill, Jay Carr, Logan Carr, Ian Leyva and Ellie Carr, as well as his siblings, David (Lynne) Carr and Nilas Bauer, his in laws, Penny (Don) Lockard, Gail (Ellis) Hatch, Russel (Marie) Bonsteel, and many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

Answer : He did his best for everyone he loved and blessed his family with a steady, guiding hand.

Question : Who is Niles Lorence Carr, Jr?

In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation be made in his name to the VA or  the Diabetes Association.

“Let me tell you a secret about a father's love
A secret that my daddy said was just between us
You see daddies don't just love their children every now and then
It's a love without end, amen
It's a love without end, amen”

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