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Gail Carter Obituary
Gail T. Carter
July 22, 1931–May 5, 2009
Youngest of five, he is survived by his sister, Merle Schwitter. He was married 57 plus years and is survived by the love of his life, Claire. Together they raised three daughters, Shannon Dewey, Tammy (Peter) Moll, Leslie (Chris) Griffith. He was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren, Ryan (Rachael) Dewey, Melissa (Ryan) Zdenek, Brianna (Ryan Black) Griffith, David Ridenour, Josh Griffith, and Megan Ridenour; and blessed with four great-grandchildren, Trent, Kaden, Payton and Gracie.
Family, friends and faith were the foundation of his life. He taught us by example and conducted his life at all times with the utmost of integrity. His life exemplified living by the Golden Rule.
Gail was a proud Irishman, an avid golfer and friend to everyone he met. Gail was an original charter member, of Mill Creek Country Club. We are all better for having known and loved him.
A Rosary will be held 10:30 a.m., on Monday, May 11, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 2316 – 180th St. SE, Bothell; with Funeral Mass to begin at 11:15 a.m. Interment will follow at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Shoreline, WA.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be given in his name to Puget Sound Kidney Centers, 1005 Pacific Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gail Carter
Cheri Earl
May 12, 2009
Claire:
Thinking of you at this very difficult time. I enjoyed being neighbors with you and Gail back in the 90's. Gail really loved to golf, and I am sure he is playing some of the most awesome courses up above!
Sarah Pennington
May 12, 2009
Claire,
My prayers are with you and your family.
May 11, 2009
Claire,
He was the kindest & most thoughtful man I knew. The world was a better place with Gail in it and we can make it better by 'paying it forward' for all his kind deeds.
God bless his soul & may he rest in peace.
Tim O'Leary
May 10, 2009
Dear Carter Family,
I'm sorry to hear of Gail's passing. He was a great neighbor and a fine friend of my parents, Helen and John, and he'll be missed.
Sincerely Yours,
Alice Paine
May 9, 2009
Claire,
my Prayers and thoughts go out to you. Since I just found out tonight about the service on Monday I'm not sure if I can get off from work, but I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you, Sincerely
Margueirite Worthen
May 8, 2009
The first memory is from childhood. For some reason, in grade school, I told everyone that Uncle Gail was really Andy Williams - Andy was his stage name and Uncle Gail was his name he used with his family. When I was older, I found out that Uncle Gail couldn't carry a tune. Glad I never asked him to perform for my friends.
Uncle Gail was not only my uncle but also Godfather. He walked me down the aisle as Dad had passed away and he advised me on business matters when I owned my events business.
He will be sorely missed, but he went with the knowledge that he was well loved and made a difference in his world.
Frank-Linda Dent
May 8, 2009
Claire and family,
What a giving, caring and kind man Gail was. We will remember the golf games, dinners and laughs. May your memories bring comfort. We are praying for you.
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