Marilyn Carter

1925 - 2024

Marilyn February 12, 1925 - Carter

Marilyn Carter passed away quietly at Washington Oakes on March 9, 2024. Marilyn was born February 12, 1925 in Everett, WA . She was married for 61 years to LeRoy J Carter, who she lost in 2008. She leaves her son Jim Carter, daughter Carol Starcher ( Ken), her grand children Justin Carter ( Brianne) Evan Carter( Jenascia) Lauren Carter and 4 great grand children, Leia, Beckett, Livi and KJ.
Marilyn grew up in Everett where she spent much of her teenage years at Skateland; roller skating with the Skateland Cadets drill team. She participated in numerous skating shows, parades, and events. She went on to become a solo skater attending State and National competitions and winning numerous medals and awards.
Marilyn met Lt J G LeRoy Carter on a blind date right after WWII; they were married June 1, 1946. Together they opened Carters Drug Store on Broadway, working long hours; LeRoy as the pharmacist behind the counter and Marilyn out front. Later on they owned Tozer's Pharmacy, and the Owl Drug Store. Marilyn decorated all the stores for each holiday season, but Easter became the one she was famous for. Her hand decorated chocolate eggs, of all sizes, drew customers from all over as she would personalize them with the families names; they could then be hidden for the Easter Egg Hunt or used at the table for place settings. You might have even seen the Easter Bunny at the store helping out. After she and LeRoy retired, she continued to write her childrens and grandchildrens name on eggs for many years and had them hunt for them on Easter.
Marilyn was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Camp Fire Girls leader; involved in Lady Lions, and the Womens Organization of National Retail Druggists, holding numerous offices. Marilyn and LeRoy traveled to many conventions and events throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. Once they retired, they continued their travels to Australia, Japan, China, South America and numerous European Countries.
After moving into Washington Oakes Retirement Home, she began to decorate the 3rd floor. All holidays/ seasons were celebrated with anything from floral decorations, holiday figures, door decorations, colorful accessories, lighted trees, wall art with festive colors and ribbons.
A Memorial Service will be held for Marilyn on Friday March 15, 2024 at 10 :30 am at Evergreen Funeral Mausoleum 4504 Broadway in Everett. Her Celebration of Life Reception will be that afternoon from 2 -4 pm at Washington Oakes, 1717 Rockefeller in the 3rd floor Piano Lounge. All are welcome. The family wishes to acknowledge Bristol Hospice of Everett for the care and compassion in these past few weeks.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bristol Hospice (bristolhospice.com)