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Paul CARTER Obituary

CARTER, Dr. Paul A. 90, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away Monday, November 28, at Desert Highlands in Kingman, Arizona, after a long illness. Dr. Carter was a retired professor of American History at the University of Arizona. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Julie K. (Raffety) Carter. He is survived by his daughter, Christina (Stephen) Feikes; sons, Brian Carter, Bruce (Frances) Carter and Robert Carter; grandson, Alexander Madden and granddaughter, Natalie Feikes. Dr. Carter served with the Navy during World War II as an Electronics Technician's Mate on the USS Bushnell, a Navy submarine tender. He sang for many years with the Fountain of Life choir and enjoyed the annual Christmas concert immensely. He was also a fan of science fiction and wrote prolifically. Throughout his life, he enjoyed hiking, exploring the Cape Cod National Seashore, reading almost every evening with his wife by his side, and celebrating the accomplishments of his cherished grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church in Tucson on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Carter will be buried at Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, alongside his wife. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Nature Conservancy or The National Parks Conservation Association in memory of Paul are encouraged.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 4, 2016.

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Jon Olson

September 4, 2017

My father, John Olson, Wesleyan '51, who died July 2, 2017, was a lifelong friend of Paul Carter. We have kept Paul's books.

Ben Chavis

June 26, 2017

I would not have graduated from the University of Arizona, if Dr. Carter had not taken an interest in me as a struggling student, and worked with me to improve my academic skills. Then, I developed a love for history and knowledge. Thanks to Dr. Carter.

April 5, 2017

An impressive professor...
Ree Senchak (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Brian Carter

January 7, 2017

My name is Brian Allen Carter. I am the oldest son of Paul Allen Carter. I am proud, very proud, to be the oldest son of Paul Allen Carter.

John Lyon

January 6, 2017

Mom and I read Paul's books together. In the months before she passed away in 2011, while she was bed-ridden, we read his book on science fiction magazines. She was keenly interested in it. She enjoyed corresponding with him by phone and letter. I will never forget how he brightened her life in those final months.

Chris Weede

December 23, 2016

My Sincerest Condolences. I have many great memories of Paul and had many interesting conversations with him where he would answer my silly questions about history. I grew up in the same neighborhood with the family and knew his oldest son quite well. I wish I had stayed in touch. Again I send my prayers and thoughts to his whole family.

Chris Weede

Christina Feikes

December 10, 2016

Churchill, 1921: "Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb."

Paul Carter - U.S. Navy Great Lakes Training Center, ca. 1944

Bruce Carter

December 6, 2016

Photos and memories may be posted to this guest book, or may be emailed to [email protected]. Please share! Sincerely, Bruce Carter

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