06/14/2007
Merritt Laverne Karr, 65, died Thursday, June 14, 2007, at his residence in Logan.
Lavern Karr was born November 30, 1941 in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of Merritt Arnold Karr and Wilma Irene Shoop.
He was united in marriage to Jerri Avon and to this union wasborn one son; Jim Karr and two daughters; Rita and Angie.
Lavern was a retired truck driver. He served in the U.S. Navy.
He had been a Logan resident for about 12 years.
Surviving Mr. Karr are two daughters, Rita Gee of Harvey, Iowa, and Angela Bennett of Des Moines, Iowa, one son, James Karr of Runnells, Iowa.
Also surviving are his mother, Wilma Karr of Knoxville, a sister, Barbara Jean Allen, also of Knoxville, five grandchildren and a stepdaughter, Heather Calbert of Logan. Oscar Coelho of St. Anne’s Catholic Church will officiate at the services.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, graveside services at Logan Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Dunn Funeral Home of Tucumcari.