Kay Lester Carter

Kay L. Carter 1923 ~ 2007 Kay L. Carter passed away on February 26, 2007, surrounded by his family. Kay was born September 12, 1923 in Park Valley, Utah to Laurence and Emma Carter. He served in World War II as a bombardier and 40 years in the US Air Force Reserves where he retired as a Major. He attended Utah State University where he met his sweetheart, Clarene Guymon. They were married in the Logan Temple July 12, 1946 and started their family in Park Valley. His life was filled with loving family, friends, church callings, community service and farming. He loved his job as the Postmaster. In 1962 his career moved the family to Bountiful. He worked for Conoco as a manager. He then started his own successful sales career. He created many lasting friendships and was loved by all. After retiring Kay and Clarene moved to the Wasatch Manor where they had many wonderful friends. His heart never left Park Valley and he returned with his family as often as he could. He will be greatly missed by his children, Gwen (Roger) Davis, Rulon (Jeanne) Carter, Jane (Terry) Jenkins and Arnie Carter (Janna Hartle); 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grand-children, brother, Lael (Rowena) Carter; sisters, Betty Jo (Hamer) Reiser, Marvell (Delbert) Hirschi, Luana (Grant) Heaton, Emma Louise (Revere) Chambers. Preceded in death by his wife (Clarene); son (Clinton); granddaughter (Michelle). The family would like to thank LDS Hospital TICU and RICU and Promise Specialty. Funeral services will be held Sat., March 3, 2007 at 12 noon at the Liberty 8th Ward, 270 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, where friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 11 to 11:45 a.m. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Bountiful, Utah. Directors: Independent Funeral Service.