Mia M. McCarter

Mia McCarter Obituary

Mia M. McCarter, age 56, died peacefully in her sleep June 22nd while visiting her daughter, son and grandson in Brookdale, CA.

Born July 14th, 1954 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mia lived in California for most of her adult life before moving back to her beloved islands in 2003, where she became a resident of Kea'au, Hawaii. After graduating from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1973, Ms. McCarter spent a 25 year career as a Registered Nurse before retiring early in 1998.

Mia's three passions in life were her family, her art and her faith. A devoted daughter and loving mother, she was thrilled to become a grandmother in 2005. She cared for her friends so deeply that they also became her family, and found even another in her local church community. In her retirement she continued to create things of beauty, including gourds, baskets and jewelry. She was creative, inventive, inspiring and sensitive, but above all else, she LOVED.

She is survived by her daughter and grandson Kristin Veeck and Gryphon Martin of Brookdale, CA; her son Kim Veeck of Fresno, CA; and her mother Lydia McCarter of Kailua-Kona, HI.

Open services will be held Wednesday 06/30 at the Boulder Creek Community Church at 7pm. The family welcomes those who knew Mia to attend. For further information about the services, please call Pastor Mike at 338-3700.

A second service will be held July 10th at her residential church in Hawaii, to be followed by a scattering of her ashes at the Volcano National Park.

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Jun. 25, 2010.

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September 5, 2016

Mia was filled with love and aloha for many and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her smile could light the darkest nights.

September 4, 2016

Allah U Abha to Mias family. She was a light to so many. Very saddened to hear of her passing.

Chenae Meneely

April 24, 2015

I miss you so much tonight.. it comes in waves. Our spirits will find each other again

GRAY GLEASON

September 28, 2011

I knew Mia as few did - and then only for a few short years - on the Ala Wai Yaht Harbor, where we hung out as "hippie" friends. . . she actually sewed my first pair of "counter culture" draw string pants, made from an Indian Paisley bedspread bought at Mary Janes in the Marketplace. Mia introduced me to the Baha'i Faith, and the teachings of Baha'u'llah, which was so much a part of her life. She was warm, thoughtful, so intellegent, she was generous of spirit, and ALWAYS a pleasure to be around. . . I have remembered her so very fondly over all these many years . . . and though I have not seen her in probably more than 40 years, hearing of her passing hit me like a truck. I can only imagine what those of you who have known her over these years must be feeling. Knowing, however, that it is but the vessel that has been left behind by her, gives me comfort . . . "Oh, how blessed the day when, aided by the grace and might of the one true God, man will have freed himself from the bondage and corruption of the world and all that is therein, and will have attained unto true and abiding rest beneath the shadow of the Tree of Knowledge!" I have no doubt she is there, and I know she is still destined for great things . . . Aloha

David Parish

June 23, 2011

I met Mia at the Baha'i World Congress in Honolulu in1975. Her beauty and heavenly voice deeply attracted my soul.The comments of her family and many friends confirm that she is now a radiant soul at the right hand of the Master. I am but a nightingale warbling melodies of purist adoration and thanks for the blessing of my brief association with her.

October 31, 2010

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Mia. My deep condolences to her family.

Roberta Ah Loo

July 4, 2010

Mia will be greatly missed. She was my little sister on the Big Island with fond memories growing up and she was our Guardian Angel with Mom and Dad. She truly is in Paradise.

Lydia A. McCarter

July 3, 2010

Aloha from Mia's mother on the Big Island and deep gratitude for all the kind words. "He is God. O God, my God.
Bestow upon me a pure heart, like unto a
pearl." This is my loving daughter.

Lorraine McKie

July 1, 2010

Mia and I worked together for years as registered nurses.I admired Mia for the compassion and sincerity she shared with her patients and coworkers. I recall her great smile (and gourgeous hair!) and her wonderful sense of humour. We were friends and neighbours for years in Boulder Creek . Mia shared her family with me. Kristen and Kim - I remember you as kids. I am sorry for the loss of your Mom.

Kawika

June 29, 2010

To all Mia's friends, family, ohana, Bless you all.On behalf of all her friends back in Kalani High School we send our love and sorrow. For sure, being summer most probably don't know yet... but you can never forget her smile, her laugh and gentle spirit. All of us are now are all over the world but we felt her even from far way. No doubt you will hear from many of them over time. We all crossed paths many times, on the mainland, Big Island, and often did not see each other face to face but it doesn't matter our souls are connected and always will be. God Bless. (Kawika from Kaimuki)

June 28, 2010

Part of my family she has been... for most of my teenage and adult life...through my life journey a powerfully vibrant and unmistakable presence of beauty, spirit, strength, deep kindness, and love.... I feel them instantly when I think of her...and hear as well her beautiful voice and laughter... Kristen and Kim.. and all of her family as well... I send my love to you at this time and add my love and remembrance of who your mother has been and has touched in so many lives as well as my mother, her deep heart friend and spirit sister, myself and my family... Lisa ?

June 28, 2010

Carola describes Mia perfectly. Such a gentle, sweet woman. Boulder Creek will miss her enormously, as will her family and Hawaiian friends. I know my world is much smaller. ~ Susan

Carola

June 27, 2010

Mia was love, the caps in the obituary are not misplaced. She was an incredibly loyal friend, loving purely and honestly. She was a gentle spirit, filled with compassion and grace, and loved her family deeply.

As deeply as she loved, is as deeply as she will be missed.

June 26, 2010

I AM SO DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR TRAGIC LOSS. NOTHING CAN PREPARE US FOR THIS. PLEASE KEEP ALL YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES TUCKED INSIDE YOUR HEARTS. ALWAYS STAY CLOSE TO EACH OTHER (MOTHERS ALWAYS WANT THIS FOR THEIR FAMILY). SHOW LOVE AND KINDNESS EVERYDAY IN HER MEMORY. I WILL PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU.

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