Donald F. Carey

ANDERSON – Donald F. Carey, 85, Anderson, passed away March 2, 2010 at his home after an extended illness. He was born March 11, 1924 in Anderson to Fred and Mary Marsh Carey. He attended Fall Creek Valley Elementary School and Markleville High School. Don served in the Army during WWII from June, 1943 to February, 1946 and was stationed in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan. He worked at Delco Remy, Anderson, for 32 years, retiring in October, 1974. Don was also the owner and operator of Carey Landscaping for 47 years, retiring from this work only a few years ago. Don loved his family, being outdoors, working on his tractor, doing projects in his shop, hunting, fishing and open wheel racing. Until illness restricted his activities, he had attended nearly every Little 500 Race at the Anderson Speedway. He was a friendly, compassionate and giving person who never met a stranger. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Don was a member of the Markleville North Christian Church, Ovid Masonic Lodge and a founding member of the Fall Creek Valley Conservation Club. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mildred Otto Carey, whom he married July 5, 1947; two sons, Ronald Wilma Carey and Rick Marlene Carey, all of Anderson; sister Clarice Sholty of Anderson, and brother Clifford Carey of Anderson; three grandchildren, Tina Jeff Durbin of Pensacola, Florida; Chad Carrie Carey of Anderson; and Cayla Carey fiancé Adam Truman of Anderson; step-grandchildren Stephanie Casey Maher of Muncie, and Kelly Travis Silvers of Indianapolis, great-grandchildren Riley Durbin of Pensacola, Florida, and Zane Carey of Anderson, step-great-grandchildren Connor and Payton Maher of Muncie, Quinn Kuroiwa and Felicity Silvers, both of Indianapolis. Services will be held Saturday, March 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Robert Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, South Chapel, Anderson, with Rev. Gerald Burnett officiating. Visitation will be prior to the funeral service from 11:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m. Burial wil be in Mt. Zion Ovid Cemetery. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Fred Spottsville, Dr. James Ong, Dr. Brian Eddy and Saint John's Home Health Care and Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to the Markleville North Christian Church Food Bank, Adams Township Fire Department and Saint John's Hospice. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Donald F. Carey

March 11, 1924 - March 2, 2010