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Obituary: Clifford John Carter
Clifford John Carter, 84, husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away in Orem, Utah at the Orem Nursing Center on Tuesday, November 4, 2003.
Clifford was born in Provo, Utah October 22, 1919; one of seven children born to Loren Ezra Carter and Clara Hoier Carter. Upon graduation from Provo High School, he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp.; working out of Heber, Utah. On June 24, 1944 he joined the United States Navy where he had the distinction of serving along with his four other brothers during World War II. Following U.S. Naval service, he returned to live a lifetime in Provo where he retired from the U.S. Postal Service following 33 years of service.
Clifford enjoyed membership in the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He also spent many hours gardening, hunting, fishing and metal detecting.
Clifford is survived by many friends and associates as well as two sons; Stephen C. (Sylvia) Carter of Bountiful, Utah; Brad Carter of Provo; and a daughter; Kathy (Ken) Rice of Rigby, Idaho; along with 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grand children. He is also survived by two sisters; Erma (Peay), Bertha (Cooper) and a brother Boyd. He was preceded in death by wives, Geneva and Grace, his parents, and his brothers Golden, Glen and Harold.
Graveside services at the Provo City Cemetery will be conducted by Bishop Bryce Byers of the Orem Hillcrest 2nd Ward, Friday, November 7, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. A public viewing will be held Thursday, November 6, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1450 South 800 East Orem, Utah and again at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street, Friday, November 7, 2003 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
The family expresses appreciation to friends, neighbors and the caregivers at the Orem Nursing Home and the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for their assistance and support.
