|
James Clair Carter
1919 - 2005
Wales/Mt. Pleasant/East Carbon - James Clair Carter
age 85 died at home in Wales Utah September 3, 2005, due to
complications of a stroke.
He was born December 14, 1919, in Fountain Green,
Utah. He was the son of Arthur Elmer Carter and Sarah Eliza
Holman Carter. He Married Bernita Everts Carter July 8,
1940, she died June 6, 1999. Married Anita Lamb of Wales,
Utah on February 11, 2000.
Worked at Horse Canyon Coal Mine for 36 Years. Was a
proud member of the United Mine Workers of America for most
of those years. He loved the outdoors and collected rocks
and arrowheads. Spent much of his spare time camping in
Utah, the neighboring states, and his cabin located in Joe's
Valley. Was always called the Wagon Master by relatives and
friends. He led convoys of campers and trailers to his
special places of interest for years. He was well known by
his story telling and robust laughter.
He is survived by his wife, Anita, and by his Children
Sylvia (Cody) Leek, West Valley, Steven (Maggie)Carter,
Mesquite and Loralie Carter, West Valley. Also survived by
four grandchildren, Rodney Leek, Tracy Brown, Troy Leek, and
Kandi Sant, Nine Great Grandchildren. Also survived by
Anita's Children Burnell (Elena) Bowers, DeLos (Jo) Bowers,
Jack (Jackie) Bowers, Marsha (Charlie) Eppler, Karen
(Sherwood) Whitlock, Bonnie (Bill) Ormand & Ron (Nicole)
Lamb. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bernita,
Brothers Stan, Gerald, Lester, Sisters Reva Swensen, and
Fern Francom.
The family would like to express our appreciation to
the Central Valley Medical Center Hospice staff, especially
Tiffany Hurst, Deniece Winnie, and Kris Cropper, for their
loving dedication and care for Clair and Anita. Funeral
Services will by held on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at
11:00 a.m. at the Sanpitch Ward Chapel in Wales, UT.
A Viewing will be held 9:30-10:30 prior to services at
the church. Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant City
Cemetery
|
