Kenneth Carter

KENNETH V. CARTER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Kenneth Vern Carter, 84, of Idaho Falls, died October 4, 2008, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center following a long term illness. He was born September 4, 1924, in Burley, Idaho, to Vern Carter and Elizabeth Livingston Carter. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1947. He attended Notre Dame as an Ensign in the U. S. Navy. He also attended New Mexico, Preshipman School and the University of Idaho. He passed the CPA exam the first time. He served as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy during World War II. After graduation he established his own business in Burley. He moved to Pocatello, where he worked as a C.P.A. and later established Ken V. Carter & Co. with his brother Ray. He moved to American Falls, where he established their second office. He married Roberta Culley. They were later divorced. He married Deanna Jean Gneiting on November 28, 1985 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in American Falls. He moved to Idaho Falls in 2004 and retired in 2007 after 59 years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in several leadership callings. He was a member of the Lion's Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, hiking, baseball, traveling, and basketball. Survivors include: Wife: Deanna Gneiting Carter, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Patty Erickson, Warden, WA Daughter: Peggy Wiedenheft, Eugene, OR Daughter: Colleen McKinnon , Laramie, WY Stepdaughter: Anna Christensen, Idaho Falls, ID Stepson: Dirk Edwards, Melba, ID Brother: Ray Carter, Pocatello, ID Sister: Nadine Kekauoha, Laie, HI 9 Grandchildren & 5 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Idaho Falls LDS Thayerwood Ward, 5255 South 5th West, with Bishop Richard Dyer officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Grant-Central Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online : Jaimee Macanas Neel I am the oldest grandchild of Uncle's Ken's sister, Nadine Kekauoha. Uncle Ken was a kind, sweet man - who suprised me by driving down from Idaho to Utah for my mission farewell. He was extremely thoughtful and will always be remembered. We wish your family comfort and peace at this time. Kindly, the Neels, Jim, Jaimee and Jimmy Neel of Shanghai, China Noni Bosh boshar@cableone.net Deanna, I read in the paper here in Twin Falls about Ken. I am so sorry. I know how much you are missing him and God's plan of eternal families will help you get thru the coming days. Please know that my prayers are with you. I have thought of you often since I left American Falls. Strange how life happens. I moved, you moved into an area where my sister and son live. Hopefully our paths will cross again. All my love, Noni Lori Kelly ljkelly@safelink.net Deanna, I am sorry to hear of Ken's passing. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. Sincerely, Lori (Zimmerman) Kelly Glendon and Pam Briggs PAMMIEJO1969@YAHOO.COM Dear Deanna, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't help remebering our trip to Navoo, Niagra Falls, and Charm, Ohio without smiling at all our fun times with you both. Know that we will certainly miss Ken and hope we can get together with you soon. All our loves and hugs, Glendon and Pam Alan and Norma Andersen Deanna, We think of you and Ken often and the great influence you have been on our family. We hope you know of our concern and sympathy for Charles Johnson cjlaw@allidaho.com Dear Colleen and family, I just read about the death of your father Ken Carter in the local paper. Please accept my condolences on his demise. It sounded like he lived a full life. I could not personally attend the funeral due to work. However, if you are ever in Pocatello, please stop by our office to say hello, as I am just around the corner from Ray Carter's office. Charles Johnson JOHNSON OLSON CHARTERED 419 West Benton P.O. Box 1725 Pocatello, Idaho 83204-1725 Telephone: (208) 232-7926 Facsimile: (208) 232-9161 ISB No. 2464 E-Mail: cjlaw@allidaho.com you at this time. We love you, Alan and Norma Andersen