Paula Ricks Carr

It is with sadness that we share the passing of Paula Ricks Carr on March 5, 2024. Paula was born in Logan, Utah on August 20, 1952. She will be loved and missed by her daughter, Annie Carr Ingebritson (Jacob Ingebritson), her grandchildren, Otis, Edmond, Tobin and Myah Ingebritson, and her sisters, Linda Schmidt (Greg Schmidt) and Connie Jolley (Will Jolley), in addition to several nieces/nephews and their families. She is also survived by J.Z. Davis (Chrystal Davis) and his family, as well as her former husband, Larry Carr, who continued to be a good friend and support until her passing. Paula's parents, Duane and Nadine Ricks preceded her in death, as well as her longtime companion, Jim Davis.

Paula graduated from Weber State University with a BS in Political Science and worked for the State of Utah court system for 31 years. She retired in 2006 as the Clerk of the Court for the Second Judicial District. Paula then served as the first Court Administrator for the newly formed Ogden Justice Court for over a decade before retiring in 2018 for health reasons. Paula was appreciated by her peers and staff for her ability to manage complex situations with kindness, grace, and intelligence.

Throughout her life, she excelled in cooking fabulous meals to share with her family and friends. Paula enjoyed entertaining; her guests were always regaled with her witty and irreverent sense of humor along with delicious food and plenty of wine.

Paula had an intense interest in politics, current and past. She was an avid reader of political histories, and closely followed politics, both local and national. She was a member of a bookclub for several years and loved hearing the opinions of members and sharing her own take on books.

Paula loved to travel and spent time enjoying various cultures (and cuisines) throughout the world. She and her daughter, Annie, were fortunate enough to travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland months before her passing.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. We also wish to thank the staff of Suncrest Hospice for the loving support they provided Paula; we are forever grateful that she was in their exceptional care.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 20, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Davis residence in Salt Lake City. Friends and family are welcome to come and honor this amazing woman who will forever be missed.