Cecil J. Carey
Friday, December 22, 1922
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Age:
90 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday May 21, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Wednesday May 22, 2013
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Wednesday May 22, 2013
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Additional Services
Elks Lodge Wake: 7:00pm (Tuesday)
Knights Of Columbus Memorial/Prayer/Rosary Service: 8:00pm (Tuesday)
Friday, December 22, 1922
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Age:
90 years old
Friday, December 22, 1922
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Age:
90 years old
Cecil J. Carey
Cecil James Carey, 90,of Rochester, formerly Lake City, passed away at his home, Saturday, May 18, 2013.
The funeral Mass will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev. Charlie Collins and Rev. Paul Nelson co-celebrating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by American Legion Post 92 immediately following.
Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00PM Tuesday, May 21, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and also from 11:30AM-1:00PM prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday.
Cecil was born December 22, 1922 in Wabash, Indiana to Francis and Helen Shephard. He graduated from Wabash High School in 1941. He married Evalyne Ilo Brock on November 20, 1941 in Wabash.
He served in the United States Navy from July 1943 until his honorable discharge January 3, 1946 in the South Pacific on board an LCT.
He was a life member of VFW Post 8729, Lake City, life member of American Legion Post 92, Rochester, 2001 Charter Member National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C. and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Rochester.
Cecil was a life member of Elks Lodge #1091 in Rochester for 44 years and served as Lodge Tiler for 42 of those years. He was an Elks National Foundation Benefactor, Elks National Foundation Honorary Founder and Past Officer of the Year.
Cecil was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council 14574. He was initiated to the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus on April 20, 2013 and is a member of Bishop Edward A. Fitzgerald Assembly 548 in Rochester.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and roller skating in his younger days. He also devoted much of his time and energies supporting various activities at Elks Lodge #1091, especially veterans programs through the Veterans Service Committee at Elks Lodge #1091.
Cecil was preceded in death by his wife, Evalyne, his parents and a step-brother, Victor Shephard.
He is survived by his children, Karen (Thomas) Sink of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Vicki (James) Sink of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Linda (David) Rodewald of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Tommy Carey of Rochester, and Patricia (Gary) Larson of Frisco, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; half–brother, Bob Shephard of Marion, Indiana, half-sister Virginia Steffenhagen of Red Wing, Minnesota, and Colleen Borgschatz of Red Wing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Veterans Service Programs, or Elks Lodge #1091, 1652 Highway 52 North, Rochester, MN 55901.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Cecil J. Carey has received the following condolences.
Tom and Karen, Vicki and Jim our deepest sympathy on the death of your father and father in law, may he be at peace with god as his newest angel, He will be watching over all of you
Carey family, You have been in my thoughts and prayers these past few days since I heard of your loss. It sounds like you father lived a long, rich life and you are all blessed to have him with you so long.
My sincere sympathy, Susan Coleman Lippolt
My thoughts and prayers are with you ...
I came to know Cecil through the Knights of Columbus, and I found him to be truly a man to enjoyed the moment, the men and women he was with, and looked forwardd to some activity that would take him to the edge of excitement. But most of all, I got to know him through his son, Tommy, and oh how many stories I heard about some of his exploits. I regret that I will not be able to be in Rochester to extend my regards and condolences to the Carey family.
But, I do know that this was truly a man who live life to its fullest and enjoyed doing it so well. I had the very high honor of conferring the honors of the Knightodd Degree on this Sir Knight, and afterwards, he expressed such an appreciation for the values, projects, and work of the Knights of Columbus. I pray that our lady and her blessed Son extend to the Carey family those graces and blessings that will bring healing and concolation to one and all.
God bless,
Berry Hobbs, PGK, FDD, PFN
We are Mr. Carey's next door neighbors and only had the pleasure of knowing him for a few months. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family...
It was great working with Cecil on the Veteran's Service Committee when I volunteered at the Elk's Lodge 1091. You will greatly missed by all. Your spark will be carried on by many.
Your memory remains.
Thoughts and prayers to the Carey family.
You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with your family at this sad time.
All of us at Wild Goose Sports are sadden at Cecil passing away . He will be missed dearly . Cecil was always a welcome sight when he came into the shop. We send our condolences to his family .
Ralph, Dee and Scott Hettig
I only knew Cecil for a couple years, but I am so happy I had the chance to meet him. He was an incedible guy with so much energy and zest for life. It makes me happy to think he's back with his wife, someone he always spoke so kindly of. RIP Cecil. You will be missed.
Tommy, I am so very sorry to hear of your Father's death. I was on the Macken site as my cousin's husband's Father had died when I saw the notice. Please know you are in my prayers.
Linda, John and the entire family! Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. We had seen pictures from his birthday party on John's FB Page, he looked like a very dapper and fun man. Linda I went through this with my dear father just over a year ago, he was 91 it is hard it's your dad. John the picture of you and him made me think you had a great relationship with your grandpa as did Chad with my dad. Blessings to all of you in the coming days. Jim & Kathy Hixon