DALE KENNEDY CARTER Dale Kennedy Carter, 67, passed away June 22, 2017, at his home in West Richland. He was born December 30, 1949, in Pullman, Washington, the fifth of eight children. Dale was educated in Prosser, participated in football and band for the Mustangs, served as senior class president, and earned an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he excelled in academics and leadership, becoming a squadron commander. Upon graduating from the Academy and being commissioned as an officer, he completed a Master's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Arizona and, later, an MS in Business from Boston University. Dale's distinguished Air Force career included a tour of duty teaching Engineering at the Academy in Colorado, and postings in Germany, England, Georgia, and California. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years' service. He loved a game of Hearts, books, the news, jokes, limericks, and his dog, Sandy. One of his greatest loves was the wilderness. At once a simple and complicated man, he was a country boy who travelled and enjoyed the world, but always longed to return home to his childhood family farm. He fondly describe his childhood as "free-range." Dale had a special place in his heart for his brothers, sister, and family. He cherished backpacking, camping trips and large family gatherings. His tales were larger than life but always contained a grain of truth. He is survived by his three children, Casey, Mugsy, and Suzy; his former wife, Terri Bakken; and his siblings, Dennis, Darrel, Dwight, and Debra. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Susan Carter, and his siblings, Dave, Don, and Duncan, Services are pending and will likely occur mid August.
DALE KENNEDY CARTER Dale Kennedy Carter, 67, passed away June 22, 2017, at his home in West Richland. He was born December 30, 1949, in Pullman, Washington, the fifth of eight children. Dale was educated in Prosser, participated in football and band for the Mustangs, served as senior class president, and earned an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he excelled in academics and leadership, becoming a squadron commander. Upon graduating from the Academy and being commissioned as an officer, he completed a Master's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Arizona and, later, an MS in Business from Boston University. Dale's distinguished Air Force career included a tour of duty teaching Engineering at the Academy in Colorado, and postings in Germany, England, Georgia, and California. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years' service. He loved a game of Hearts, books, the news, jokes, limericks, and his dog, Sandy. One of his greatest loves was the wilderness. At once a simple and complicated man, he was a country boy who travelled and enjoyed the world, but always longed to return home to his childhood family farm. He fondly describe his childhood as "free-range." Dale had a special place in his heart for his brothers, sister, and family. He cherished backpacking, camping trips and large family gatherings. His tales were larger than life but always contained a grain of truth. He is survived by his three children, Casey, Mugsy, and Suzy; his former wife, Terri Bakken; and his siblings, Dennis, Darrel, Dwight, and Debra. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Susan Carter, and his siblings, Dave, Don, and Duncan, Services are pending and will likely occur mid August.
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