Jared Alan Carver

The family of Jared Alan Carver is deeply saddened to announce his passing on May 9, 2026. 

Jared was born on December 19, 1978 to Brenda Olson in Thief River Falls, MN and lovingly adopted by his father, Kelly Carver. He went to grade school in Thief River Falls and then moved to Sulphur, LA where he attended middle school and high school. After graduating from Sulphur High School in 1997, Jared enlisted in the Marine Corp. He served his country with dignity and pride from August 13, 1997, to August 13, 2005.  Although stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA he was rarely stateside.  During the 8 years of service, Jared did 3 tours in Iraq where he saw combat. He was also deployed to Okinawa and got to see Korea, Thailand, and Australia. After discharge, he moved to various places and landed back in his hometown where he managed gas stations for a living. He moved to Bemidji to attend the tech college for his business degree while working nights at Wal-Mart. He moved to Bagley and began managing gas stations again. He met Nikkole on July 4, 2009, and on November 10, 2016, they were married. The couple moved back to Thief River Falls in 2010 where he took a job working for the quotes department at Digi-Key. He worked there until November of 2016 when he was diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma. They moved back to Bemidji in July of 2021. Jared enjoyed woodworking, building things, family time, hanging out with friends, and playing video games. He was known for his positive attitude, get-it-done attitude, and willingness to laugh.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nikkole Carver, children James Garland, Damon Garland, Allie Garland, and Naudia Ulve. Sisters Jessica (Rob) Mahto, Jennifer Carver, Brother Eugene (Samantha) Trahan Jr., best friend Kenneth Wilcowski, lots of family and cherished friends.

A celebration of life will be held at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family thanks Mayo Clinic, Sanford Bemidji Joe Leuken’s Cancer Center, and Sanford Hospice of Bemidji for their compassion and care. 

Preceded in death by Maternal grandparents Swede & Coreen Olson and Uncle Brian Olson. 

Honorary Pallbearers: James Garland, Damon Garland, Eugene Trahan Jr, Kenneth Wilcowski, Adam Fredrickson, Patrick Rose, Rob Mahto, Nicholas Kaneshiro, Joshua Lindsey, Chad Pickens, Christopher Garcia 

Memorials contributions may be made to Bemidji High School Junior ROTC

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