Patricia JoAnn "Pat" Carter

Interment of Cremated Remains: Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, CA
Patricia JoAnn Carter (Pat) passed away at El Camino Health in Los Gatos, California on March 17, 2024. Family was by her side while in the hospital and her daughter was holding her hand when she passed peacefully.

Pat was born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri by her late parents Emma and William Hintz. She was preceded in death by her siblings Pearl, Willis, Ona and Robert. She married her husband, Gene Carter, on November 13, 1954. They had a strong and loving marriage that lasted for almost 70 years. Pat and Gene lived various places before settling in California where they raised their two children. Pat and Gene traveled the world but her favorite place was their second home in Tucson, Arizona where they lived close to Gene's sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Jim Lenzini.

Pat is survived by her daughter Pam Shukait (Keith), son Brian Carter (Jeanne), grandchildren Patrick Shukait (predeceased), Christopher Carter (Janet), Zachary Shukait (Susie), Alyssa Carter, William Shukait and her three great-grandchildren.

Pat was warm and welcoming to everyone she met. She will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family and for her kind spirit. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area.

Patricia Carter was born in St Joseph, Missouri and passed away in Los Gatos, California. She was 89 years old.