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Linda Carter Obituary

CARTER Linda Marie (Smith) Carter, of Pickerington, Oh., passed away on March 15, 2007, as a result of an automobile accident. She was a math teacher for 25 years at Pickerington High School. She will be greatly missed by the countless students whose lives she touched in everything from school plays and sports to music compilations. She was also the organist for over 25 years at Peace United Methodist Church. Linda was the valedictorian in 1965 at Jackson High School in Jackson, Oh. She attended Otterbein College and the Ohio State University, where her studies focused on mathematics. She is preceded in death by her parents Norman and Marcella Smith. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, John E. Carter; daughters, Mindy Carter, Julie (Carter) "Adam" Porr, all of Columbus. She is also survived by her brother, John C. Smith of Jackson, Oh. Calling hours on Monday from 12Noon-8 p.m., Pickerington High School Central Fieldhouse at 300 Opportunity Way. Funeral services are to be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Peace United Methodist Church at Diley Road with Rev. Jim Riggs officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Jackson, Oh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Linda Carter Memorial Fund c/o Fairfield Federal Savings and Loan, P.O. Box 087, Pickerington, Oh. 43147.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Mar. 17, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Carter

26 Entries

Maggie Gronek

March 22, 2007

John, Mindy and Julie, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families. We have many memories of you and Linda as a wonerful neighbor and friend. God be with you now and forever. Maggie and Tom Gronek

Stephanie (Scheetz) Johnson

March 21, 2007

I was so sad to hear the news while on vacation. My prayers are with her family, students and church family. She was a special person who touched many lives.

Jennifer Paxton Godward

March 20, 2007

My freshman year at PHS (77-78) had to be one of Mrs. Carter's first at the school. I had her for only one class, but she was my yearbook advisor for all four years. To this day, I have yet to meet a person with as much spirit and enthusiasm for life. We are all the better for it.

Tom and Janet Burkhardt

March 19, 2007

Our thoughts are with you.

Chris Bailey

March 19, 2007

I remember Mrs. Carter well, both from math classes during my years at PHS between 1994-1998 as well as her work as an accompanist for the choir. I will always remember her as being sharp witted and a very caring and loving teacher and mother. I was very saddened to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

Christine (Hesch) Oehlman

March 19, 2007

Mrs. Carter was my Geometry teacher in 1977. We crossed paths almost 30 years later when I reintroduced myself to her prior to a Christmas concert at Central. She remembered me and was now accompanying my daughter's holiday band concert. She hadn't changed a bit. I feel honored to have had her as my teacher and will miss that my daughter's will not be able to enjoy her enthusiasm when they reach Central. She'll be missed, but always remembered fondly! May our prayers bring comfort the Carter family at this time. My deepest sympathy.

Brett and Kristy (Jones) Lucas

March 18, 2007

Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the Carter family. Linda was such a wonderful woman and will always be remembered with so much love. We pray God's blessings and peace upon your family.

Katie Johnson

March 18, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Carter and her family. She was a great person and teacher. She was one of my favorite teachers. She touched many students lives through her teaching and interactions. She will be missed.

Bethany Sines

March 18, 2007

You will be truely missed and forever in our hearts. You were an amazing pianist and a wonderful math teacher. Thank you for eveything. To the Carter family, I am truely sorry for loss she was a wonderful woman.

Alicia Weitzel

March 18, 2007

I had the pleasure of working with Linda at Pickerington Central for 5 years. She was an incredible teacher, mentor, and woman. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her husband, children, family , friends, and students. She is leaving an enormous hole in the Pickerington Community.

Jeff, Karen, Jay, and Katy Rittberger

March 18, 2007

We were fortunate that both our children had Mrs. Carter for math, and they both adored her. We will never forget how she tutored our son and made him and no doubt countless other students believe in themselves. I can't remember a musical event when we didn't see Mrs. Carter. She was a genuine and kind person and a gifted teacher, and will be greatly missed. Our heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Carter's family.

Linda Sue Smith Corder

March 18, 2007

Linda and I had the same name at Jackson High School She was one year ahead of me but there was 3 Linda Smith's I had to use My middle name and she used hers and the other Linda didn't use any. She was a great person and will be missed by all.

Shelly Legg

March 18, 2007

I've known Carter for 4 yrs, I would clean her classroom every night!It was a blessing meeting and getting to know her, she was a very thoughtful lady that will be miss'd, but NEVER forgotton at Central! Everytime I would call her Mrs. Carter she would correct me"now its Linda not Mrs. Carter"LOL!

Joseph Ferraro

March 18, 2007

My daughter had her as a math teacher 4 1/2 years ago @ Pickerington HS. SHe had trouble with math and Mrs. Carter helped her in ways she previously didn't understand through her thoughtful methods. I knew right off who it was upon the news though it had been 4 years since I last had any contact with her. May her soul rest in peace.

Diane (Koch) Thomason

March 17, 2007

My sincere and heartfelt sympathies to John, Mindy and Julie at the tragic loss of their wonderful wife and mother. Everyone who knew Linda an enjoyed her vibrant personality and many capabilities will miss her dearly. She calmed the racing hearts of many a soloist and singing group by simply taking her seat at the piano, and giving them one of her confident and encouraging smiles. I will so miss seeing her and hearing her play when I come "home" to visit Peace Church. Linda, God bless and keep you.

Patrick Eisnaugle

March 17, 2007

We, the class of 1966, Jackson High school, Jackson, Ohio wish to salute Linda for all her accomplishments she achieved throughout her life. Linda was our class Valedictorian. Linda and John attended her 40th class reunion last May 26th. She will be dearly missed by her fellow classmates.

Angie Clark

March 17, 2007

I had the pleasure of teaching Sunday School with Linda 2 years ago. One of the things she did was have the kids send cards to those who were in nursing homes or could not get out of their homes. This brightened so many people's days. She has touched so many lives. Touching many lives also extended into her teacing career. I will miss listening to her music at church on Sunday mornings. She is going to be greatly missed, but has finally gone to be with God whom she has served so well for so many years. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Linda & Bill Hanby

March 17, 2007

We send our deepest sympathy to John and the girls. John has been a long time friend from Ohio Bell and we truly feel for the family.

Helen Gerren Anderson

March 17, 2007

Mrs. Carter was my Geometry and Algebra 2 teacher in 1977 and 1978 at Pickerington. She was at our 25 year reunion in 2005. She was very caring about kids, appreciated a good sense of humor and wanted people to succeed. You are in my prayers

Tina Copas

March 17, 2007

Linda was more than just my cousin's wife. She was a gift to our family. She taught me to play the piano and helped me with my math homework too. We played together, she on the organ, me on the piano, at Southside Church of Christ in the 1970's. I'll always have fond memories of our times together. I know the angels are being accompanied by one of the best now. Love to John, Mindy & Julie.

Julie Potter

March 17, 2007

Mrs. Carter was one of my math teachers way back when, when I was in high school, and I used to babysit Mindy and Julie when they were little girls. I learned so much from her, not just about math, but also about life. My sincere love, prayers, and sympathy go out to her family, friends, and students at this time.

Jim and Myrna Graves

March 17, 2007

We send our sincere sympathy to John and the girls. We shared many wonderful moments with Linda at Peach Meth. church. She was a good friend. The community has lost a wonderful educational and personal friend.

Dave and Carol Scheetz

March 17, 2007

When an unexpected death occurs to a lovely vibrant lady, it breaks your heart. Our Church Family will never be able to replace her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to John, Mindy and Julie.
We will miss her greatly.

March 17, 2007

Mrs. Carter was a great mentor to all the kids at Central and will be deeply missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family, friends and colleagues at this very tragic time.

Rob, Mary & Emilee Crabtree

Mary Ann (Michael) Claesgens

March 17, 2007

Linda was an academic leader, musician and friend to many in our class of 1966. I loved sharing Spanish class with her and her patiance and tolerance of those of us not as gifted as she. She will remain a blessing in my JHS memories.

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