Carl was born December 15, 1938 on Weeks Island to the late Thomas Medver and the late Irene Hebert Medver and was one of three children. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army with the rank of E-4. Many students will remember Mr. Medver for the 25 faithful years he taught in the Iberia Parish School System with Park Elementary and Center Street Elementary. He loved his career in education and was always happy to see former students and was always proud of their successes.
Outside of teaching, Carl was a supporter of his loving wife and her dance studio, Violet Medver’s School of Dance. He also spent time tending to his garden and was the cook of the family, having made some of the best Cajun dishes around. Carl was also a friend to anyone he met. No matter the situation, he always seemed to have a joke and smile for you, and never too busy to reminisce about the good times.
Above all, Carl’s greatest love was for his family. The best of times were shared with them, and memories were made to last a lifetime. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his family and everyone who he touched in his 84 years. Rest well. We love you.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Jennifer Medver Grigsby and husband Scott and Margaret Medver Jaques and husband Robert; his grandchildren, Jonathan Thiessen, Jillian Hebert, Emma Jaques and Noah Jaques; his sister, Shirley Bonin; and his beloved and faithful companion, Bruno.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Violet D’Albor Medver; and his brother, Thomas Medver, Jr.
A Memorial service celebrating Carl’s life will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home at 11:00 am Saturday, September 9, 2023. Deacon Wynard Boutte will officiate. Following the service, Carl will be laid to rest with his wife at Beau Pre Memorial Park Mausoleum. Military honors will be rendered by the Acadiana Veterans Honor Guard.
Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 8:00 am until time of service.
Margaret and Jennifer wish to express their sincere gratitude to Connie and Bryan Lasseigne (Bruno’s adoptive parents), and Carl’s wonderful care team at Forest Manor; Caity, Kristen, Angela, Chris, and Joanna who so compassionately and lovingly cared for Carl over the past year.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories and condolences with the family by visiting Carl’s memorial page at www.evangelinenewiberia.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
