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Richard Bert Carter, Jr. age 84, husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend, passed away at home on Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, after a long life of en-thusiastic service and genuine love of others.
His life was devoted to his family, church, government, community and fellow man, even though he had a long struggle with various types of neuropathy.
He was born December 2, 1916 in Spokane, WA to R. Bert "RB", Sr. and Lula Selena Jones Carter. Married Mildred Brown of South Carolina on September 6, 1952 in Washington, D.C. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple by Apostle Richard L. Evans on June 14, 1954.
He attended Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane, 1931-35, Scientific course, Science and Senate clubs, Quill & Scroll Society, (president) Manager basketball team, school news staff. Attended Washington State University 1935-39. BA Political Science, minor Journalism, member Crimson Circle and received Washington State University Alumni Achievement Award for Distinguished Service, 1997. Member Society of Professional Journalists since 1936, ROTC commission 2nd LT. Infantry, discharged 1st LT. Military Intelligence USAR. Bert's career was as a Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation 1940-1975 handling investigative, writing, speaking
and inspection assignments in 11 field offices, South America and headquarters.
He served faithfully as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having been a branch President, counselor in Massachusetts-Rhode Island District Presidency, President North Ohio District (10 branches) young men's president (four times), stake president's counselor, served on three stake high councils, public affairs director Washington State Mission and six stakes, two year Church service mission in the public affairs office at Church headquarters in Salt Lake City. Bert also served 10 years as a worker in the Salt Lake Temple. His service and activity in civic organizations includes President of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers Salt Lake City Chapter; president Utah Society Sons of the American Revolution; LDS Hospital/Deseret Foundation (Gold Caduceus Award); Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout, Quartermaster in the Sea Scouts Vigil Honor, Silver Beaver; national jamboree public affairs officer; Seattle Council VP of Finance, Council Commissioner (member of Key 3). Bert has been a member of Rotary International since 1956. He has served on many other community organizations and boards in various cities. He is a member of the International Platform Society, Professional Photographers of America. Listed in Marquis Who's Who in the West, America, World and Religion. His self-published autobiography was titled, "The Sunbeam Years." His survivors believe his name is now written in the Book of Life. His life has been a wonderful gift to those who knew him.
Survived by his wife, Mildred (Millie) of 49 faithful years; sons: Paul Richard Carter (Brenda Boman), Mark Edward Carter (Carolyn Kesler), David Bert Carter (Annette Easton); daughter: Janis Carter Barton (Rusty Barton) and 13 grandchildren. One grandson, Danny, preceded his grandfather in death. Brothers: Fred Wardell Carter (Joan Peterson), Paul Edward Carter (Barbara Crosby); sister: Phyllis Mary Carter Perrine (Frank Leyard Perrine-deceased); a sister, Barbara, also preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held in the Mueller Park Third Ward Chapel, 1825 south 800 East, Bountiful, Utah, on Saturday, November 10th, 2001 at 12 noon. Friends may call on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Saturday morning at the church prior to services from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 South 200 West, Bountiful.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rotary Club 24 Foundation, 10 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, 84101 or The Deseret Foundation, 400 "C" Street, Salt Lake City 84103-9920.
Online guest book and direction map at www.russonmortuary.com