Clitheral "Hix" Carter, a longtime Wenatchee area resident, went home to be with his Savior and Lord on Aug. 5, 2002.
Burial was on Aug. 8, 2002, at Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee beside Veda, his beloved wife for over 58 years. A "Celebration of Life" Memorial was held at Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church afterward with Pastor Buddy officiating.
Born Aug. 10, 1917 in Izard County, AR, to Herman and Edith (Beaver) Carter. He married Veda Taylor, daughter of Steve and Leffie, on Aug. 10, 1941. They lived there and he continued to farm, as he had done most of his life -- until 1962 when he and Veda moved to Wenatchee.
His recognition for hard work includes "Farm Conservationist of the Year." He was very appreciative of this and other recognition for methods used. He did a lot to reclaim his farm from the ravages of erosion which had taken its toll over the years.
For a time in the '30s he worked in a limestone-rock quarry, where rock was cut for the present Izard County Courthouse --the second at Melbourne and the fourth for the county (two other towns had been earlier County Seats).
He earned 10 cents an hour when very few paying jobs were available for any cash money. Even as hard as it was, he was very thankful to have the job.
After this, he had a long tour with the C.C.C. in Arkansas, Washington, Idaho and Montana. He was very proud of his service there, where he worked as a mechanic, then drove trucks and later ran work crews. Of the money earned, the majority was sent directly to his family. That he could help them, was what he appreciated most. He had some really good stories to tell family and friends from his C.C.C. days. Larry and I never got tired of hearing about his experiences.
Back in the early '40s he moved his wife and older son to Indianapolis, in order to feed his family. While there, his second son was born.
After this, they moved to Ephrata for two years before going back south. Mom wanted to stay -- he didn't. In Ephrata, Dad operated a service station for Eddy Snyder. To make more money, he drove the Ephrata-Moses Lake Bus, part-time, evenings. While there, he also was a member of the voluntary fire department.
In 1957, he came to Moxee and worked in the hops, going back to Arkansas for the rest of the year. He did this for six summers before deciding to stay in Washington. Before 1962, Arkansas always attracted him back.
It would be ten more years before he would sell the farm, back there, which he loved.
The most important part of his life, after (His) Lord Jesus Christ was HIS FAMILY. His whole life centered around them. Like most others of his generation, he worked very hard for long hours to make sure his children did not experience the hardships which he suffered as a child and on into his teens.
Dad never, one time, let any of us down, but was always there with encouragement and whatever was needed. He seemed to know (automatically) how to solve any problem we had.
He was always glad to have friends and relatives drop by. He never got tired of company and visiting. He would always invite you to stay longer. They provided a place to stay, temporarily, for different relatives, friends, and other needy people.
Dad never had time when farming, but out here he enjoyed very much fishing the lakes and streams of Eastern Washington. He and mom usually had one or more couples accompanying them.
Dad and mom enjoyed traveling. Day and weekend trips around central Washington and longer vacations to the northwest and Canada were common; many times with family or friends.
His church and church family were very important, as was the reaching out to lost and otherwise needy in the community. He and Veda could be counted on to help at the church when called or when they recognized the need.
He was proud of his approximately 30 years at Skookum, part of which he was Superintendent. He was very much saddened at the demise of the company.
Dad loved gardening and together with Veda made their home a showplace, with beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers galore. He had landscaped their yard beautifully, mostly with wheelbarrow and shovel, with concrete blocks for retaining walls.
He is survived by two sons, Gary (and Becky), Larry (and Jane); five grandchildren, Tom Carter, Kansas, Shelly Lasater, Arkansas, Paul Carter, Mattawa, Lisa Anderson, Arkansas and Carmie Maxfield, Connecticut; 11 great-grandchildren; many in his combined and extended family; two brothers, Gene (and Mary) of Bellevue, and Tom, of East Wenatchee; one sister, Willie Rhea, of East Wenatchee; two sisters-in-law, Colleen Dockins and Bonnie Everett of Izard County; a host of nephews and nieces; and a number of friends, whom he loved very much.
To both his sons, HE REMAINS THEIR ONLY REAL HERO.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Veda; father Herman; mother Edith; aunt and second mom "Aunt Jo"; two brothers, Xenophon and Cecil; two sisters, Abeth (Avis) and Wanda.
The family would like to extend our thanks to all the wonderful staff at Parkside Care Center for their excellent, loving care; the young caregivers from Parkside who came to, and added to his memorial; to Kent and Teresa Dyment Family at "Home With a Heart;" and the wonderful assistance provided by Hospice; and any others who provided comfort from his pain in Dad's Last Days.
Burial was on Aug. 8, 2002, at Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee beside Veda, his beloved wife for over 58 years. A "Celebration of Life" Memorial was held at Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church afterward with Pastor Buddy officiating.
Born Aug. 10, 1917 in Izard County, AR, to Herman and Edith (Beaver) Carter. He married Veda Taylor, daughter of Steve and Leffie, on Aug. 10, 1941. They lived there and he continued to farm, as he had done most of his life -- until 1962 when he and Veda moved to Wenatchee.
His recognition for hard work includes "Farm Conservationist of the Year." He was very appreciative of this and other recognition for methods used. He did a lot to reclaim his farm from the ravages of erosion which had taken its toll over the years.
For a time in the '30s he worked in a limestone-rock quarry, where rock was cut for the present Izard County Courthouse --the second at Melbourne and the fourth for the county (two other towns had been earlier County Seats).
He earned 10 cents an hour when very few paying jobs were available for any cash money. Even as hard as it was, he was very thankful to have the job.
After this, he had a long tour with the C.C.C. in Arkansas, Washington, Idaho and Montana. He was very proud of his service there, where he worked as a mechanic, then drove trucks and later ran work crews. Of the money earned, the majority was sent directly to his family. That he could help them, was what he appreciated most. He had some really good stories to tell family and friends from his C.C.C. days. Larry and I never got tired of hearing about his experiences.
Back in the early '40s he moved his wife and older son to Indianapolis, in order to feed his family. While there, his second son was born.
After this, they moved to Ephrata for two years before going back south. Mom wanted to stay -- he didn't. In Ephrata, Dad operated a service station for Eddy Snyder. To make more money, he drove the Ephrata-Moses Lake Bus, part-time, evenings. While there, he also was a member of the voluntary fire department.
In 1957, he came to Moxee and worked in the hops, going back to Arkansas for the rest of the year. He did this for six summers before deciding to stay in Washington. Before 1962, Arkansas always attracted him back.
It would be ten more years before he would sell the farm, back there, which he loved.
The most important part of his life, after (His) Lord Jesus Christ was HIS FAMILY. His whole life centered around them. Like most others of his generation, he worked very hard for long hours to make sure his children did not experience the hardships which he suffered as a child and on into his teens.
Dad never, one time, let any of us down, but was always there with encouragement and whatever was needed. He seemed to know (automatically) how to solve any problem we had.
He was always glad to have friends and relatives drop by. He never got tired of company and visiting. He would always invite you to stay longer. They provided a place to stay, temporarily, for different relatives, friends, and other needy people.
Dad never had time when farming, but out here he enjoyed very much fishing the lakes and streams of Eastern Washington. He and mom usually had one or more couples accompanying them.
Dad and mom enjoyed traveling. Day and weekend trips around central Washington and longer vacations to the northwest and Canada were common; many times with family or friends.
His church and church family were very important, as was the reaching out to lost and otherwise needy in the community. He and Veda could be counted on to help at the church when called or when they recognized the need.
He was proud of his approximately 30 years at Skookum, part of which he was Superintendent. He was very much saddened at the demise of the company.
Dad loved gardening and together with Veda made their home a showplace, with beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers galore. He had landscaped their yard beautifully, mostly with wheelbarrow and shovel, with concrete blocks for retaining walls.
He is survived by two sons, Gary (and Becky), Larry (and Jane); five grandchildren, Tom Carter, Kansas, Shelly Lasater, Arkansas, Paul Carter, Mattawa, Lisa Anderson, Arkansas and Carmie Maxfield, Connecticut; 11 great-grandchildren; many in his combined and extended family; two brothers, Gene (and Mary) of Bellevue, and Tom, of East Wenatchee; one sister, Willie Rhea, of East Wenatchee; two sisters-in-law, Colleen Dockins and Bonnie Everett of Izard County; a host of nephews and nieces; and a number of friends, whom he loved very much.
To both his sons, HE REMAINS THEIR ONLY REAL HERO.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Veda; father Herman; mother Edith; aunt and second mom "Aunt Jo"; two brothers, Xenophon and Cecil; two sisters, Abeth (Avis) and Wanda.
The family would like to extend our thanks to all the wonderful staff at Parkside Care Center for their excellent, loving care; the young caregivers from Parkside who came to, and added to his memorial; to Kent and Teresa Dyment Family at "Home With a Heart;" and the wonderful assistance provided by Hospice; and any others who provided comfort from his pain in Dad's Last Days.
Clitheral "Hix" Carter, a longtime Wenatchee area resident, went home to be with his Savior and Lord on Aug. 5, 2002.
Burial was on Aug. 8, 2002, at Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee beside Veda, his beloved wife for over 58 years. A "Celebration of Life" Memorial was held at Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church afterward with Pastor Buddy officiating.
Born Aug. 10, 1917 in Izard County, AR, to Herman and Edith (Beaver) Carter. He married Veda Taylor, daughter of Steve and Leffie, on Aug. 10, 1941. They lived there and he continued to farm, as he had done most of his life -- until 1962 when he and Veda moved to Wenatchee.
His recognition for hard work includes "Farm Conservationist of the Year." He was very appreciative of this and other recognition for methods used. He did a lot to reclaim his farm from the ravages of erosion which had taken its toll over the years.
For a time in the '30s he worked in a limestone-rock quarry, where rock was cut for the present Izard County Courthouse --the second at Melbourne and the fourth for the county (two other towns had been earlier County Seats).
He earned 10 cents an hour when very few paying jobs were available for any cash money. Even as hard as it was, he was very thankful to have the job.
After this, he had a long tour with the C.C.C. in Arkansas, Washington, Idaho and Montana. He was very proud of his service there, where he worked as a mechanic, then drove trucks and later ran work crews. Of the money earned, the majority was sent directly to his family. That he could help them, was what he appreciated most. He had some really good stories to tell family and friends from his C.C.C. days. Larry and I never got tired of hearing about his experiences.
Back in the early '40s he moved his wife and older son to Indianapolis, in order to feed his family. While there, his second son was born.
After this, they moved to Ephrata for two years before going back south. Mom wanted to stay -- he didn't. In Ephrata, Dad operated a service station for Eddy Snyder. To make more money, he drove the Ephrata-Moses Lake Bus, part-time, evenings. While there, he also was a member of the voluntary fire department.
In 1957, he came to Moxee and worked in the hops, going back to Arkansas for the rest of the year. He did this for six summers before deciding to stay in Washington. Before 1962, Arkansas always attracted him back.
It would be ten more years before he would sell the farm, back there, which he loved.
The most important part of his life, after (His) Lord Jesus Christ was HIS FAMILY. His whole life centered around them. Like most others of his generation, he worked very hard for long hours to make sure his children did not experience the hardships which he suffered as a child and on into his teens.
Dad never, one time, let any of us down, but was always there with encouragement and whatever was needed. He seemed to know (automatically) how to solve any problem we had.
He was always glad to have friends and relatives drop by. He never got tired of company and visiting. He would always invite you to stay longer. They provided a place to stay, temporarily, for different relatives, friends, and other needy people.
Dad never had time when farming, but out here he enjoyed very much fishing the lakes and streams of Eastern Washington. He and mom usually had one or more couples accompanying them.
Dad and mom enjoyed traveling. Day and weekend trips around central Washington and longer vacations to the northwest and Canada were common; many times with family or friends.
His church and church family were very important, as was the reaching out to lost and otherwise needy in the community. He and Veda could be counted on to help at the church when called or when they recognized the need.
He was proud of his approximately 30 years at Skookum, part of which he was Superintendent. He was very much saddened at the demise of the company.
Dad loved gardening and together with Veda made their home a showplace, with beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers galore. He had landscaped their yard beautifully, mostly with wheelbarrow and shovel, with concrete blocks for retaining walls.
He is survived by two sons, Gary (and Becky), Larry (and Jane); five grandchildren, Tom Carter, Kansas, Shelly Lasater, Arkansas, Paul Carter, Mattawa, Lisa Anderson, Arkansas and Carmie Maxfield, Connecticut; 11 great-grandchildren; many in his combined and extended family; two brothers, Gene (and Mary) of Bellevue, and Tom, of East Wenatchee; one sister, Willie Rhea, of East Wenatchee; two sisters-in-law, Colleen Dockins and Bonnie Everett of Izard County; a host of nephews and nieces; and a number of friends, whom he loved very much.
To both his sons, HE REMAINS THEIR ONLY REAL HERO.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Veda; father Herman; mother Edith; aunt and second mom "Aunt Jo"; two brothers, Xenophon and Cecil; two sisters, Abeth (Avis) and Wanda.
The family would like to extend our thanks to all the wonderful staff at Parkside Care Center for their excellent, loving care; the young caregivers from Parkside who came to, and added to his memorial; to Kent and Teresa Dyment Family at "Home With a Heart;" and the wonderful assistance provided by Hospice; and any others who provided comfort from his pain in Dad's Last Days.
Burial was on Aug. 8, 2002, at Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee beside Veda, his beloved wife for over 58 years. A "Celebration of Life" Memorial was held at Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church afterward with Pastor Buddy officiating.
Born Aug. 10, 1917 in Izard County, AR, to Herman and Edith (Beaver) Carter. He married Veda Taylor, daughter of Steve and Leffie, on Aug. 10, 1941. They lived there and he continued to farm, as he had done most of his life -- until 1962 when he and Veda moved to Wenatchee.
His recognition for hard work includes "Farm Conservationist of the Year." He was very appreciative of this and other recognition for methods used. He did a lot to reclaim his farm from the ravages of erosion which had taken its toll over the years.
For a time in the '30s he worked in a limestone-rock quarry, where rock was cut for the present Izard County Courthouse --the second at Melbourne and the fourth for the county (two other towns had been earlier County Seats).
He earned 10 cents an hour when very few paying jobs were available for any cash money. Even as hard as it was, he was very thankful to have the job.
After this, he had a long tour with the C.C.C. in Arkansas, Washington, Idaho and Montana. He was very proud of his service there, where he worked as a mechanic, then drove trucks and later ran work crews. Of the money earned, the majority was sent directly to his family. That he could help them, was what he appreciated most. He had some really good stories to tell family and friends from his C.C.C. days. Larry and I never got tired of hearing about his experiences.
Back in the early '40s he moved his wife and older son to Indianapolis, in order to feed his family. While there, his second son was born.
After this, they moved to Ephrata for two years before going back south. Mom wanted to stay -- he didn't. In Ephrata, Dad operated a service station for Eddy Snyder. To make more money, he drove the Ephrata-Moses Lake Bus, part-time, evenings. While there, he also was a member of the voluntary fire department.
In 1957, he came to Moxee and worked in the hops, going back to Arkansas for the rest of the year. He did this for six summers before deciding to stay in Washington. Before 1962, Arkansas always attracted him back.
It would be ten more years before he would sell the farm, back there, which he loved.
The most important part of his life, after (His) Lord Jesus Christ was HIS FAMILY. His whole life centered around them. Like most others of his generation, he worked very hard for long hours to make sure his children did not experience the hardships which he suffered as a child and on into his teens.
Dad never, one time, let any of us down, but was always there with encouragement and whatever was needed. He seemed to know (automatically) how to solve any problem we had.
He was always glad to have friends and relatives drop by. He never got tired of company and visiting. He would always invite you to stay longer. They provided a place to stay, temporarily, for different relatives, friends, and other needy people.
Dad never had time when farming, but out here he enjoyed very much fishing the lakes and streams of Eastern Washington. He and mom usually had one or more couples accompanying them.
Dad and mom enjoyed traveling. Day and weekend trips around central Washington and longer vacations to the northwest and Canada were common; many times with family or friends.
His church and church family were very important, as was the reaching out to lost and otherwise needy in the community. He and Veda could be counted on to help at the church when called or when they recognized the need.
He was proud of his approximately 30 years at Skookum, part of which he was Superintendent. He was very much saddened at the demise of the company.
Dad loved gardening and together with Veda made their home a showplace, with beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers galore. He had landscaped their yard beautifully, mostly with wheelbarrow and shovel, with concrete blocks for retaining walls.
He is survived by two sons, Gary (and Becky), Larry (and Jane); five grandchildren, Tom Carter, Kansas, Shelly Lasater, Arkansas, Paul Carter, Mattawa, Lisa Anderson, Arkansas and Carmie Maxfield, Connecticut; 11 great-grandchildren; many in his combined and extended family; two brothers, Gene (and Mary) of Bellevue, and Tom, of East Wenatchee; one sister, Willie Rhea, of East Wenatchee; two sisters-in-law, Colleen Dockins and Bonnie Everett of Izard County; a host of nephews and nieces; and a number of friends, whom he loved very much.
To both his sons, HE REMAINS THEIR ONLY REAL HERO.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Veda; father Herman; mother Edith; aunt and second mom "Aunt Jo"; two brothers, Xenophon and Cecil; two sisters, Abeth (Avis) and Wanda.
The family would like to extend our thanks to all the wonderful staff at Parkside Care Center for their excellent, loving care; the young caregivers from Parkside who came to, and added to his memorial; to Kent and Teresa Dyment Family at "Home With a Heart;" and the wonderful assistance provided by Hospice; and any others who provided comfort from his pain in Dad's Last Days.
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