John F. and Alice Carter

Memories of Our Grandparents

September 19, 2010, 10:58 pm - Miriam Sheffield

Ann Carter Jensen (Oldest granddaughter of John & Alice Carter)

Memories of John Carter

I remember always going out to grandpa's machine shed and watching him sharpening his tools.  In that shed was a wooden cowboy boot I liked very much, always wishing I could have that boot.  I was always fascinated with the way Grandpa worked with his tools.  Grandpa was always a great example and I loved him very much.

Memories of Alice Carter

Grandma Alice Carter was always full of fun.  She played "My Doggie Won't Bite You" and other games with us.  I always helped her with shelling peas, snapping beans etc. but the most important, was the talks we had together.  I loved her homemade bread and rolls. Grandma was a wonder and great example to me.  I loved giving her permanents and doing her hair.  I loved sleeping over at night.  Her singing was great.

Kayla Carter Robinson

Memories of John & Alice Carter

I remember staying over at Grandma & Grandpa Carter's as a young girl.  It was always fun spending time with them.  I remember how LARGE breakfast always was-mush, toast & jam, eggs, bacon.. it seems I was still full when lunch came around-fresh homemade bread, cheese, meat, more jam and butter, soup... It seems all Grandma did was wear an apron and cook-but her home was always clean and smelled delicious.  I remember when they moved from their home by Weber state to a home in our ward.  It was wonderful to ride my bike or walk to their home a lot! I remember Grandma being thrilled to have a basement.  She said when she needed to clean she could could just open the basement door and throw everything down there.  But her basement stayed clean and tidy as well... I guess she decided not to just throw everything downstairs.  It was fun playing with cousins in her yard or basement.  We always found fun things to do or talk about. We looked at Grandma's books or smelled geraniums dormant in the basement waiting for spring planting.

Cathie Carter Soutas

Memories of John & Alice Carter

Hot Rolls

Camping in Monte Cristo

How after my divorce, Grandma and Grandpa had me over for dinner. They just loved me, fed me, no questions-they were just there for me. It meant so much to me.

We had fun at Christmas and at sleepovers

A chore I did with Grandma was thingking I was helping Grandma make bread.

A tradition I remember was Christmas.

Judy Carter Sundwall

Memories of John & Alice Carter

I remember picking strawberries with Grandma Alice in their garden.  I remember her wonderful homemade rolls that were served at all family gatherings.  I loved the many family reunion/gatherings in their little house, where love radiated everywhere.  As children we loved playing hide and seek inside and out of their home. 

I loved watching Grandpa in his workshop and loved hit hot house.  We loved the little surprises under the Christmas tree every year for ALL of us.  They were wonderful, loving grandparents.

Sylvia Carter

Memories of John & Alice Carter

I spent alot of one on one time with Grandma and Grandpa. Some when I was in college and they lived across the street from campus.  I went over for lunch quite often adn we spent lots of time talking.  Grandma spent alot of time teaching me to crochet (not and easy task!)

One year a lot of us went to Yellowstone.  We had some great fun-I remember picnics in the park.  Grandma liked to help us watch the chipmunks.  grandpa told us some good campfire stories.  The thing I remember most is walking around some hot pools at Old Faithful.  There were some nuns coming the other way on the walkway.  Grandma said, " Here come the zeroes!"I remember being shocked because I'd never heard her say anything except positive things.

Julie Law Brunker

Memories of John & Alice Carter

I remember the day I got baptised, my mom had to work, so Grandma Carter was with me to help me dress and to change after.  The following day Grandpa Carter confirmed me during Sacrament meeting.  I'm so grateful for their wonderful example and being there when I needed them.  It made my day even more special.

ODille Carter

Memories of John & Alice Carter

What I remember about Mother & Dad Carter.  They showed so much love to each other.  It was especially tender when Dad's big hands would help Mother put up her hair.

Kristen Carter Davidson

Memories of John & Alice Carter

It was always fun at Halloween to trick or treat at Grandpa & grandma Carter's house.  I remember popcorn balls and graham crackers with chocolate frosting as a special treat.I remember Grandma Carter always used the orignal scent Jergens lotion.  Everytime I smell it I think of her.  I loved to go to Grandpa and Grandma's house at Christmas time.  We would visit,sing songs and Grandma would have her boiled raisin cake with carmel frosting and Hawaiian punch.  One of my most treasured possessions is a Christmas card mounted on a piece of wood that Grandpa gave me and Charles the 1st Christmas we were married.

Charles Davidson

Memories of John Carter

I remember Grandpa Carter would always go fishing in a boat that he made himself.

Miriam Carter Sheffield

Memories of John & Alice Carter

My favorite memory of my grandparents was going to their home once a week to help them when they were elderly and in failing health.  One day Grandpa asked me to read to him.  His eyesight wasn't very good then. I remember him sitting in his recliner in their little TV room.  Grandma sat next to me.  He asked me to read to him from the Book of Mormon. I read to him the Book of Enos. It speaks of Enos desiring the gospel to be brought to the Lamanites. I thought of how Grandpa and Grandma fulfilled that prophecy as they faithfully served missions to the Indian.  I always think of my Grandpa whenever I read Enos.

John Carter

Memories of John & Alice Carter

The fact that we still get together as the John & Alice carter family is a special tribute to our grandparents.  tehy exemplified love of family.  Visiting with Grandma and granpa on Sunday evening is always a fond memory of being with Grandma and Grandpa.  Hearing them tell of life experiences and mission stories from the reservation (Navajo).  Both Grandma and Grandpa had a wonderful sense of humor and being with them was just "fun".!  I loved Grandma's chocolate chip cookies because she made them with semi-sweet chocolate chips.  The special gift they gave all of us is each other and the associations we now share.  Their memory has now become one of our prized treasures!

Linda Carter Valentine

Memories of John & Alice Carter

I remember Grandma Alice Carter's homemade bread and cookies.  Her house always smelled of home cooking.  It was always full of love.  I think of Grandma when I look at pansies.  She taught me to see their little "faces."  She also made princesses out of the blossoms of hollyhocks for me.  Grandpa let me feed the lambs from bottles of milk.  We helped Grandpa gently pick his strawberries.  I remember family reunions in Grandpa & Grandma's lovely yard and listening to them tell about their childhood and their grandparents.

Jennifer Fritz

Memories of Shirley & Jack Carter

Sweet potatoes, 8 Track Stereo, Going to Farr's Ice Cream, Playing Go Fish-Button, Button, Going Camping, Doing Dishes, Family Get Togethers with KFC, Slippers That She Knitted

Erica Davidson Williams

Memories of Alvin & ODille Carter

Raisin Bread at Christmas, Going to Bear Lake, Camping at Bryce/Zions/Cedar Breaks, Visits to Florida with them twice. What I remember about my grandparents home-laugher, the smell, grandpa always having a project. One of my memories of one on one with my grandparents was before we moved to Florida we got to spend time and I just remember most the love my grandparents have for each of us. (going to the dump with my grandpa too)  We liked to play games as a family. Skipbo, Uno, Catch Phrase, Hand & Foot. Sleepovers on the 4th of July in the back yard. Raking leaves in the fall. Favorite traditions were Grandpa & Grandma's trips to Bear Lake and Christmas.  A special gift my grandparents gave me was $10 on my birthday and a bracelet on my 12th birthday.

Layne Carter

Memories of Grandpa Dick and Grandma Grace Carter

I remember staying at my Grandma dn Grandpa Carter's house as a young child.  In the mornings, I and my grandma would sit in front of the heater vent to warm up, and that vent would get very hot.  Then they would always make us breakfast, usually eggs, pancakes adn orange juice.  Christmas time was also my favorite time to go to their house.  They would have a tree in the basement and candy on the table.

Ferrel Carter

Memories of my grandpa & grandma Carter

My favorite food grandma made was her homemade bread. For vacation we went to Castello Hot Springs in Spanish Fork Canyon. My grandparents had a large home with many bedrooms upstairs.  Our family would play "Button-button-who's got the button?" I remember feeding the chickens and pigs.

Craig Sheffield

Memories of Everett Carter

Whenever Everett met someone new, the first thing that he would ask was "Who is your dad?". From this question Everett would find out if they had some family member that he knew to talk about.  This would provide something in common to talk about and to find out how their family was doing.

Jared Fridal

Memories of Alvin & ODille Carter

Christmas Peanut Brittle, Going to Bear Lake several times for vacation, Sliding down the carpeted stairs as kids, We loved playing "Jarts" in the backyard, "Zim-Zam" too. Raking leaves in the fall to get the yard ready for winter.

Nathan Sheffield

Memories of Everett Carter

Going to Grandpa's house. In the back yard there were 2 cherry trees.

Chad Sheffield

Memories of Everett & Mary Ellen Carter

They had a creek with water skeeters in it.

Brenna Fritz

Memories of Cathie Carter Soutas

Dripping Eggs(sunny-side up fried eggs)

Almina Carter Slaydon

"There was an old woman with a stick and a staff. Don't you dare smile and don't you dare laugh"

Grant Stewart

Memories of Ferrell Carter

Fried chicken, Vacation to Dallas Texas, Glass grapes, Going camping to Lake Powell, Playing Racko, Bear Lake, Christmas Party, Used books and pictures

Patty Slaydon

Memories of John & Alice Carter

Grandma's homemade bread and pot roast. We went to Yellowstone wtih Grandma and Grandpa. I remember taking naps in their bed in back , so peaceful!

Memories of Almina & Jim Slaydon

Food:Pork & beans with pineapple

Vacation:Remember the sand dunes?!!!

Grandparents Home: Playing office in the basement and darts and playing on the waterbed.

Games: Playing gin and and rook

We never left Grandma's house without talking something religion.

Jerry and Linda Valentine's Family

December 14, 2008, 4:20 pm - James Farrer

We have been living in Evanston WY for almost 14 years. We are doing great and keeping busy. Our family is very grateful for our heritage...especially for being raised with the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives. We are grateful for each of you.

Our #1 son, Troy and Leslie Ann "Les Ann" (Walker) have been in Fairbanks AK 15 years. Troy is a psychologist for the school district. Their son, Kyle, is serving in the Tampa Florida Mission teaching the Haitian Creole people. We love sharing his mission via e-mail. Troy's daughters Kyra (almost 18), Kyndra (14), Kelsey (11), and Kyrsten (almost 9) are enjoying school again this year.

#2 son, Lance, and Cynthia "Cyndi" (Welch) transferred from Anchorage AK to Vernal UT. Lance is an engineer for the U.S. Forest Service in the Ashley Forest. They have Garret (almost 17), Lindsey (almost 15), Hayden (12), and Austin (10). They miss Alaska but are very happy in Vernal. We love having them closer. This week Lance flew to AK to hunt with Troy.

Our 3rd, Dawn, is married to Gregg Hadlock. They have lived in Fredericksburg VA three years. Gregg is a Lt. Colonel in the Army National Guard in Arlington. He has been serving a tour-of-duty in Kosovo since June. Dawn, Grady (12), Denali (10), and Davin (7) are doing well and staying busy. Dawn's sister, Crystal is visiting this week. We'll visit in November. Gregg will be home for a short leave after Christmas then return to finish his year+ assignment. So far, Kosovo has been peaceful.

Brett is #4. He and Airaminta "Minta" (Searle) live in Pleasant Grove UT. Brett does marketing for Neutriceuticals in Park City. They have 5 children: Victoria "Tori" (11), Carter (9), Gloria (6), Ethan (2), and Jadon (6 months). The children keep life very busy and happy.

Crystal is married to Joshua "Josh" Garner. They live in South Jordan (Daybreak). Josh is a Human Resource Manager for a firm in Salt Lake City. They have Gabielle "Gabby" who will be 2 in Nov. She is a joy.

Our youngest (#6) is Trevor. He is pursuing his college education and other interests right now. He is very loved by his siblings and 18 nieces/nephews.

Rick Law Family

December 14, 2008, 9:47 am - James Farrer

Rick is the oldest son of Jack and Carol Carter Law. He is married to Allyson and they are parents of three daughters and greandparents to one grandson, Dayson.

Rick loves the out of doors.  He works in it, plays in it, hunts in it, and dreams in it. He has been the co-owener of a poperty management company for the last twelve years where he can live his life totally outdoors all year round. He is involved in mostly commercial properties but loves working on select residential water features and rock work. Although his hunting days are somewhat different than they used to be, he still looks forward to fall when he can grab a buddy (which has now become Dayson) and head to the hills. Tick served as Bishop for several years and now enjoys working as a ward missionary.

Allyson enjoys being a stay-at-home mom, and even more recently, a stay-at-home nana! She does keep herself busy working with a sister-in-law doing wedding floral work and design a few times a month. She enjoys being with her girls both at home and in her stake, as she serves as Stake Young Women's president.

Megan is their oldest daughter, and mother of the "cutest boy in the world!" She is the office manager at DaVanci Academy (a charter high school in Ogden) and also works part time as a hair stylist. She and her family, Isaiah and Dayson, live in Layton.

Madison (Madi) is currently a senior at Fremont High School where she is involved in everything! She serves on the sminary council, and is very involved in drama and choir and everything scholastic. Madi is a very talented singer and participates in many musical opportunities. she recently was awarded one of three finalists for the America's Junior Miss Scholarship Program and will be competing at the state program in March of 2009. She has aspirations of studying biomedical engineering and music when she heads off to college soon.

McKayle is in the ninth grade at Rocky Mountain Junior High. She is following in her sisters footsteps by being active in student government and music and drama interests. McKayle is a sweet friend to everyone and draws peo9ple easily to her. She loves to read and learn and sing and play!

Layne and Lindsay Carter

December 14, 2008, 9:30 am - James Farrer

I am the son of Gary Richard Carter, grandson of Richard Lyle Carter. This coming July Lindsay and I will have been married ten years. We have two children Skyler Layne Carter and Spencer Richard Carter. Skyler is in 2nd grade and doing really well in school. Spencer misses his brother when he is at school.

Currently we live in Morgan Utah where I teach US History, US Government, World Civilizations, Geography, and Psychology in the high school. I also coach the cross country track team.

Lindsay works down in Kaysville three days a week cutting hair. She has been cutting hair for thirteen years and has many clients that try to keep her busy.

In our spare time our family likes to play games together, and watching movies.

When I am not busy with family, school, cross country, or church callings, I help run a website called Carterville.com

We are very happy and enjoy life!

Grant & Diane Stewart Family

November 16, 2008, 4:24 pm - James Farrer

Thirty six years later, six children, 15+ grand chilren, a few wrinkles and a little gray hair...Grant and Diane are back where we started...just the two of us. It's nice...

Our days are busy and productive.....we get together often with out children, sweat with the "gym rats", attend the temple, Work at our callings in the church, socialize with our neighbors and friends, work, read...and anything else we want to do.

nanette and Mike have 5 children, who are Rhett 13, Riley 11, Catherine 7, Annie 4 and Henry 18 mos....they are busy and she IS a carpool mom. They live in Draper after being in Seattle for 8 years, it is nice to have them so close.

Grant and Heather keep the neighborhood hopping in Sarratoga Springs with 5 children, also. Savannah is 8, Mason is 7, Gracie is 5, Lily is 2 and Faith is 5 months*. It is a very hopping household.......busy, fun and happy.

Dave and Suzanne keep things busy with two little boys....Max, 4 and Carson, 18 mos. Carson is our famous freeway baby......Dave delivered this little guy on I-15 at Sugarhouse. One pain at home sent them on their way....two pains later "Carson" was on his way. With the help of the dispatcher, Dave brought the little one into the world in the front seat of the Subaru.......his nick name is Subie. Suzie doesn't suggest this event to anyone.

Mike and Sammi Jo live with two princesses in Spanish Fork. They are Princess Haylee 3 and Princess Mikayla 5 mos*. They love enjoying the home town events of this wonderful, small community where the Carter family first started....The new additions to their family is a H1 open top Hummer, he's a car guy.

Jennily and Rob at presently living in Omaha, NE.....where Rob is attending law school at Crieghton. He is in his last year and they are so excited to be done. They have loved living there and enjoying that part of the country. Their life has changed with the addition of a new little boy.......Will, 5 months*. Of course, he is the center of their world now. They were home for the summer and so we are really missing them.

Kristen and Lorin live in Bountiful and are thrilled to be having their first addition. They are busy working fulltime, going to school and living daily life fulltime. They love camping and hiking and just climbed King's Peak in August. That was a fun accomplishment for them. They are  cute, fun and happy.....

*We had 3 babies born within 9 day s of each other....it was a wild and crazy time.

Ferrel E. Carter Family - Sept. 2008

November 16, 2008, 4:10 pm - James Farrer

It was a great blessing to be one of the children born to John F. and Alice Carter. I cherish their profound influence for good upon their children and grandchildren. I honor their names. I am grateful for exemplary brothers and sisters whom I love.

My call to serve in the Northern States mission from 1937 to 1939 was an great blessing. It proved to be a learning experience for me. My faith and testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith, and the Lord Jesus Christ was firmly embedded in my life. I saw lives changed and families blessed as they responded to the message God's Plan of Happiness.

I served for a time in Cincinnati, Ohio. The day I was departing Ohio to make my way to Southern Indiana, a couple of sister missionaries arrived in Cincinnati. One of them was Myrtle Winger. Later she was called to serve in the Mission office in Chicago. Not long after my release in February of 1939, I once again met Myrtle, from Driggs, Idaho, at a missionary re-union in Salt Lake. We started dating, and on April 10th 1940 were married in the Salt Lake Temple. Not long after we settled in Eugene, Oregon where our firs child, linda, was born. We were able to build a small home in Springfield, across the river from Eugene. On Dec 7th the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. We returned to Ogden, and I was employed at Hill Field.

We were blessed with five more children, Bruce, Robert, Diane, Judy, and Kent. Today my posterity includes 23 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren. After the War I was able to develop my own business as a Wholesale Distributor of Electronic Parts and Equipment, Cater Supply Co. After 40 years, I retired, and sold the business. By that time we had sold the home we built on Tyler Avenue to Weber College, and moved to our present home on Country Hills Drive.

It has been a joy and challenge to serve as a Bishop twice, and to serve in a Stake Presidency twice. In 1973 I was ordained a Patriarch, and serve in that calling today. In 1982 I was set apart and given the Sealing power, by Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley and served in the Ogden Temple as a Sealer for 26 year. For 11 of those years I was the Co-ordinator of the Sealing Dept. with Ila Jean serving as secretary. We were released Aug 15, 2008. It was been a marvelous experience. I have been honored to perform temple marriages, & also give Pat. blessings, for a number of my grandchildren.

Myrtle suffered from asthma, and in her later years had to use a nebulizer to inhale medication. I had an early morning assignment in the temple on June 8th 1985. When I returned home later that morning I found Myrtle had passed away. It was a great shock and a time of much sorrow for me and my children. I was very lonely. Some months later I went to my good friend LaMar Buckner and sought his counsel. After visiting a while he said, "Ferrel, you need to start dating. I suggest you look for someone 13 years younger than you." I did start to date. The third person I dated was Ila Jean. I had know Ila Jean before. She and her husband lived in the 34th Ward when I was the Bishop. I stood in the circle when her husband Bert Corkey blessed their first child, Pam.

We stared dating, enjoyed each others company, and on June 14, 1986 were married for time only in the Ogden Temple. It has been a good marriage, and she is 13 years younger than I am. We have had a happy relationship, and her four daughters, Pam, Denese, Jolene, and DeeAnn and their families are very compatible with mine. It has been a blessing in my life, and keeps me young.
 

Roger & Julie (Law) Brunker Family

November 16, 2008, 3:52 pm - James Farrer

I (Julie) am the daughter of John and Carol Carter Law, John and Alice Carter's youngest child. My family consists of my husband Roger Brunker and my son James Dugan Brunker.

Roger and I met in 1982 while we were both working for Weber County. He worked for the County Treasurer and I was preparing to graduate from WEber State and working part time for the County Recorder. At the time I was giving  private flute lessons and Roger thought it would be fun to learn to play the flute. We made an arrangement that I would give him a lesson and he would take me to dinner. A fair trade for a single, college student trying to make it on her own. Needless to say, he was a terrible student. He didn't want to "learn" to play the flute, he just wanted to "play" it. Even though the lessons failed, we developed a great friendship. Roger plays the piano quite well (by ear), so we had a lot of fun that way - me on flute, him on piano. After five years of being best friends we took our relationship to the next step. We were married on September 10, 1987 in the ogden Temple.

We made our first home in Ogden. We both continued to work for the county. I continued giving flute lessons, Roger enjoyed his free time doing musical theater. We both served in our ward in various callings that helped us grow spiritually.

We built a home in roy in 1990. Then, in May of 1992 our lives changed forever. Our son Dugan was born. We feel very blessed and fortunate to have him in our lives, as he is our only child. Being a parent is the greatest job in the world.

Roger is in his 26th year with Weber County. He now works as Chief Deputy Clerk/Auditor, as well as county Tax Coordinator. He is our Stake Activities Chairman. He continues to love musical theater and just completed a production with the Clearfield Community Theater. He has a real knack for directing. He also enjoys long bike rides.

I retired from WEber County 5 years ago. I've worked a few hours a week at our local elementary school teaching art and music. I also do some volunteer tutoring a couple of times a week. I am currently serving in the Stake Young Women's Presidency. I enjoy card making, cooking and reading.


Dugan is a junior at Roy High. He just turned 16 in May, being ordained a Priest and getting his drivers license. He is serving as 2nd Assistant to the Bishop. He loves to sing and has a great voice. He sings in the Chamber and Royal Choirs at school as well Choral Edition ( a performing group). He is very out going and has a lot of friends. He loves soccer and plays o a state competition team, and hopes to play his 3rd year on the high school team in the spring. His favorite place in the whole world is Disneyland, (except maybe for EFY at BYU).

As a family we enjoy soccer. Roger and I never tire of watching, Dugan hasn't tired of playing yet. We also enjoy being with family and friends, playing board games, attending music and theater productions and traveling.

Who Are We? Becky Slaydon Wilford Family

November 16, 2008, 3:34 pm - James Farrer

I, (Becky Slaydon), Almina Carter & Jim Slaydon's daughter, have lived in Alpine, Utah for the past 21 years.......NO, not one of the huge Alpine mansions everyone hears about in Alpine...I live in a VERY small, humble pioneer house (100 yr old) in the center of town. I completed my BS Degree in Geology (BYU) many years ago, but I work with seniors as an Activities Director, as a profession. I raise Alpacas and I hand spin and weave their luxurious fiber (as well as other fibers ...wool, flax, cotton, etc.). I have been a single mom (for about 20 years), of 4 wonderful children. They are all grown up and making their way in the world as follows:

Kara (27 yrs old) is married to Ben Allen and they live in Eagle Mountain. They have 2 darling boys (11 mo. apart)...my only Grandchildren....Kaden, age 2, and Gavin, age 1. What a joy....these grandkids!

Erin (25 yrs old) is a senior at BYU. She returned last year from a mission to Argentina and she lives in Orem.

Carter (23 yrs old) returned last year from a mission to Georgia. He has been working and attending College. He lives in Alpine with some friends. He loves to hunt and is a General Falconer.

Kimberlee (22 yrs old) still lives with Mom in Alpine and is in her last half of training as a cosmetologist. She attends Paul Mitchell school in Provo.

John F. and Alice B. Carter Family Reunion

August 17, 2008, 8:31 pm - Patty Langlois

Getting to Know You

Date
Saturday September 13th 2008

Time
12 Noon – 4:00 p.m. (Lunch at 12:30)

Where
South Ogden Park
40th Street (Approx. 3950 Adams Avenue)

What to Bring

Your own plates and utensils (Meat and Beverage will be provided).

Family Representatives from each “group” (e.g. Alvin’s family, Ferrel’s family, Carol’s family etc.) will assign each family unit (e.g. Kristen would assign each of her married kids) to bring one of the following:

• 1 Salad
• 1 Dessert or
• 1 Bag of Chips

There will be activities and games. As part of the “Getting to Know You” theme, we would encourage each “family unit” to prepare a 1 page description of “who you are” so that we can get to know each other better. Please make copies to share!
 

2006 Reunion Pictures Posted

October 15, 2006, 10:57 pm - James Farrer