Merlyne Rasmussen Carter
"Loving Aunt"
Our precious aunt, sister, and friend, Merlyne Rasmussen Carter, passed away quietly from this life Friday evening, Aug. 24, 2007, at the age of 87.
She was born in Draper, Utah May 25, 1920 to Edward Miller Rasmussen and Mary Jane Andrus. She gained her education through the Draper schools, Jordan High School, and life's experiences. She married Roy Carter; they were later divorced, having had no children. She adopted into her loving heart all her nieces and nephews and extended family. She learned her hard work ethics in her home and father's store. It continued as she washed trains for Southern Pacific Railroad, pressed shirts in tailoring shops and laundry establishments, chauffeuring Army officials, serving as supervisor in housekeeping at University of Utah Hospital for 15 years, as a crossing guard, and serving in Senior Companion programs.
She is survived by one brother, Sonne (Ramona) Rasmussen of Draper; seven nieces and eight nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Milo E. Rasmussen; and two sisters, Ruth R. Allen and Barbara R. Fitzgerald.
The family wishes to express their sincere love and gratitude to her friends and neighbors at the City Plaza apartments for their love and caring over the past 12 years. We also wish to thank Caresource Hospice personnel and Crosslands personnel for their many acts of kindness, love and caring.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, where family and friends may visit Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, Draper City Cemetery.
"Aunt Merlyne, we love you. We will miss you and remember you always."