John Carey

John H. Carey, Chief Warrant Officer 4 (U.S.A., ret.) of Idaho Falls, passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on March 22, 2012. John was born August 24, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK to Claude Thomas Carey and Gladys Leola Gurwey Carey. He married Shirley June Douglas May 28, 1975 in Columbus, GA. He resided in Idaho Falls for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Army for 33 years which included two tours in Vietnam, Beirut, Lebanon; Cairo, Egypt; South Korea and various assignments in the U.S.A. During his military service, he was awarded two Bronze Stars, The Legion of Merit, and a Joint Service Commendation Medal. He worked seven years with the Department of Energy as a counterintelligence officer at the Idaho National Laboratory. John was a fifty year member of the Masons. He was an active member of the Republican Party and a member of the Baptist Church. John enjoyed playing card games and staying in contact with his friends around the world. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Carey of Idaho Falls, ID; Son: Anthony (Sandy )Daw of Green Cove, IL; Son: Byron (Karen )Daw of Clayton, NC; Son: Alan Daw of Idaho Falls, ID; 8 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and others that he considered family, Ken and Gloria Gordon of Idaho Falls, ID. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. Funeral Services will be held at a later date in Oklahoma City, OK. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Idaho Food Bank.

Funeral Services -- Later Date

Oklahoma City, OK