Gary Lynn Carter

1937 - 2013

BORN

1937

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory

591 Ridgeview Drive

McHenry, Illinois

Gary Carter Obituary

MARENGO – Gary Lynn Carter was born Dec. 7, 1937, in Mount Clemens, Mich., and died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, peacefully in his home surrounded by his children after a long illness. Gary was a devoted husband and father.
Gary met Carol Grace Beyer in Mount Clemens, where on June 25, 1960, the couple married and spent the next 53 years together. Carol Grace passed away one day prior to Gary, only one short day apart. Today, they are in paradise where they will be together forever.
Gary and Carol raised three children, Brian (Holly) Carter of Elgin, Wendy (Mary Beth) Carter-Siddons of McHenry and Kevin J. Carter of Rockford.
Gary had an impressive career with General Motors in Warren, Mich., where he worked as a metallurgist at GM's research and development facility. In 1977, Gary relocated to Illinois where he worked as training manager for AFS (American Foundry Society). In 1985, Gary accepted a position as training and safety manager for the Department of Energy (EE&G) in Blackfoot, Idaho. While in Illinois, Gary was an active supporter of the Crystal Lake Heraldry Guard and a very active member and instructor for the American Red Cross water safety programs.
Gary loved all things adventurous, the mountains, the outdoors, great food and restaurants. He was an accomplished wood carver, photographer, gardener and cook. His greatest love of all, however, was his wife Carol of 53 years and his children and family.
There will be a memorial service from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. There also will be a memorial service in Mount Clemens, Mich., that will be scheduled over the next few weeks.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063.

Published by Northwest Herald from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2013.
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So sorry to hear about Gary and Carol. He was a good friend earlier in my career. I was responsible for bringing him to Illinois and he did a great job at AFS/CMI. Sorry to hear you are gone, Gary, but I am glad you had a wonderful life.

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George M. Goodrich

October 14, 2013

Wendy I was very sorry to here about your Mom and Dad you have my deepest sympathy Annette Kastning

October 12, 2013

Wendy I'm so sorry for your loss of your parents. They truly loved each and are together again. May God give you comfort and peace. Your family are in my prayers.

Jacqueline Rudder-Tant

October 12, 2013

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