William Brian Carver

William Brian Carver of Petoskey, Michigan walked on peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 20, 2023

Brian was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 19, 1958. He is survived by his wife, Regina Brubacker-Carver, his son Wayne Carver (Tina), daughter, Bethany Jewett (Dan), Sons Carl Carver, Brian Carver (Kasy), his grandchildren, Cynthia, Aidan, Caleb, Ahliviah, Mason and Archer, Siblings: Stephanie Brew (Douglas), Bryce Carver (Trista) and Kristi Carver, Jenny Carver, Kelli Carver and Larry Carver, as well as several nieces and nephews. Brian is preceded in death by his parents, William Kelly Carver, Jr. and Ruth Gasco-Carver, grandparents Alexander and Louise Wabanimke- Gasco of Harbor Springs, Michigan and Nancy Byard Carver- Isley and William Kelly Carver of Nineveh, Indiana, and brother, Alexander Neal Carver, sons Carl Joseph Carver, Nicholas Alexander Carver, Grandson Jericho Jal Carver.

Brian was a member of Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and a beloved member of the community.  Brian was a member of the Native American Church of the Morning Star. He was a 1976 graduate of Petoskey High School and received his certification in restaurant and food industry management from Ferris State University.  He was the original executive chef of the Victories Casino Mukwa Café and played a significant role in its design and menu creation.

He was a very artistic person, expressing himself through his paintings & drawings, wood carving, cooking, and photography.  Brian was the original “Jack of all Trades”, capable of doing anything he set his mind to from motorcycle/car repair to home repair.  Brian’s happiest times were getting ready for the holidays and cooking with his family. Brian loved spending time fishing at the Bear River, collecting rocks at Magnus Park, garage/second hand perusing, collecting Elvis memorabilia, Matchbox Cars, old cameras and viewmasters.

Brian was a man who loved deeply and made a lasting impression on everyone he met.  He will be forever loved and very deeply missed by his family.

A celebration of life, will be held October 7 at LTBB government center at 4:00 PM.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of William Brian Carver, please visit our Tree Store.