Obituary: Joe David Carr
Author: Family of Joe David Carr
Article Published: 07/31/2026 Volume: 5 Edition: 04Joe David Carr
Family of Joe David Carr
Joe David Carr, 81, passed away peacefully July 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in Sioux City, Iowa.
Joe was born January 10, 1945, in Hawarden, Iowa, to Clarence Carr and Kathryn Waddell. Joe spent his childhood in Hawarden on the river with his dog Big Boy, working with cars and in his dad's auto salvage yard. Joe attended college after high school at Wayne State College.
He married Beverly Elliot in 1964. From this marriage, he had two sons, Steve and Jeff. On May 5, 1979, he married the love of his life, Kathy Hansen. They had two more children, Becky and Luke.
Joe was a "Jack of all trades" through his work career selling oil rig pumps, selling cars, bartending, and spending 25 years as a Supportive Services Hospital Manager at Broadwater Health Center in Townsend, Montana before he retired.
Joe enjoyed being outdoors, camping in the mountains, cruising around in his boat listening to Jimmy Buffett, fishing, and water skiing. He enjoyed woodworking and fixing things. He loved spending time with his family and friends, making memories and telling stories. He never knew a stranger. He will be missed deeply by everyone who loved him.
Joe is survived by his wife Kathy, his children Steve (Dawn) of West Fargo, North Dakota, Jeff (Kama) of Hawarden, Iowa, Becky (Chris) of Chadron, Nebraska, and Luke (Melanie) of Townsend, Montana, and his 5 grandchildren Andrew, Sammy, Sawyer, Justin, and Shawna. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Clarence; mother, Kathryn; and sister, Judy.
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