Dolores Carter, age 87, of Broadus, MT passed away on February 19, 2015 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus with her husband Kenneth by her side.
Dolores (Bone) Carter was born on December 27, 1927 the daughter of A.J. & Gladys Bone in Rainy River, Canada. On September 14, 1949 Dolores met the love of her life Kenneth Carter and shortly after the two were married in Broadus, MT. Kenneth went to work for the Mallett Cattle Company at Powderville, MT until Christmas time when they went to work for Jesse Harris on the LS on the west side of Pumpkin Creek from Volborg, MT. In August of 1950 a son Kenneth Nelson was born. The same year the family moved to Baker MT and worked for the Munsell Ranch. In April of 1952 their daughter Gail was born. And in August of 1953 their third child Camilla was born. In 1954 Dolores and the family moved back to Broadus and started trucking for A.J. Bone.
Dolores did a lot of sewing for people around town and worked for Cal Gas. She started working as School Clerk for the Powder River Co School in 1968 and stayed there for 23 years. She was a District VI Director from 1981 to 1990 and received the outstanding service award in 1991 where she won a free trip to New Orleans. She retired from the school district in 1992. She served on the board of the Powder River Manor. Kenneth & Dolores purchased a 5th wheel camper in 1993 and started going south in the winter. They made 2 trips to Alaska.
She was an avid reader. She liked to travel and camp. She walked or road her bicycle all over town. She made clothing for all her kids and grandkids. She also made macramé chairs for many people. She was active in the church choir and kept the books for the Powder River Congregational Church for many years. In 2007 they stopped traveling due to Alzheimer’s. She entered the Powder River Manor January 15 2008 where she remained until her death.
Dolores is survived by her husband, Kennth F. Carter of Broadus, MT; three children, son Kenneth N. (Thelma) Carter of Hulett, WY, daughter Gail Ivester of Ashland, MT, daughter Camilla (David) Crockatt of Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and sister-in-law, Lela Bone of Sun City, AZ. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents A.J. and Gladys Bone; one brother, Don Bone; son-in-law, Butch Ivester and one granddaughter Kathy Ivester.
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 27, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home in Broadus, MT. A funeral service will be held on February 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Powder River Congregational United Christian Church. Interment will be held at a later date at the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus. Should friends desire condolences can be made to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com.
pam (Moths) Nisley & David Nisley says
To Dolores’ sweet family and loved ones,
Such a dear woman, and I had enjoyable times with her in our community choir(s) years ago. We both sang alto 🙂 Knowing the Carter family all my life, I cannot recall ever not knowing all of you… and her 🙂 We are praying for peace and comfort in this time for each one now, and in the days to come. We care! And to Ken, how blessed she was to have you as such a faithful spouse! What an example you are! May God Bless each of you~
Veda Cathey Husrt says
Kenny and family, so sorry for you r loss.
Ted & Cathy Elgin says
Ken & Family,
I loved Dolores. She was a very good friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy
Jack & Kim Knobloch says
Kenny, Gail and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss and our prayers are with all of you .
Karen Gunther says
Ken and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers. Dolores was a wonderful person and Ken your loving care to her was such a ice thing to see whenever I was at the Nursing Home visiting my Mom.
Julie Gatlin and Kenny Gress says
Our thoughts and prayers for all of you, Ken, Gail and family. So sorry for your loss.
Charlotte Miller says
I always admired Dolores for all of her knowledge of school operations and finance, she taught me so much when I first took office. My deepest sympathy to Ken and all of her family.
Doris Gookin says
Dolores was a very special sister-in-law
Wanda Bixby says
Gail i am so sorry for your loss God Bless you and your family
Deb (Moths) Schmeling says
Dear Carter Family,
My God wrap his loving arms around each one of you with his comfort and love during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred and DeeDee Isaacs says
Ken and family, it is a real pleasure to have fond memories of Sargent Carter from her days at PRCH…she always greeted with a warm smile and for a country kid miles from home it felt like a hug. I didn’t spend a lot of time in the office really, but could always look to her for guidance and of course a smile.
Please accept our condolences on your loss.
Fred and DeeDee Isaacs
Carol Schneidt says
Ken and family, It was a great pleasure to have had Dolores for a friend! We sang together in the church choir for several years. She had a great personality and always made you feel better about yourself after visiting with her. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of your family!
Betty Kiser (Glen) says
My thoughts and prayers are with the Carter family. Glen and I enjoyed our
visits with Dolores and Kenneth’s at their place in Broadus many years ago.
Bill and Jacob Janssen says
To Ken and the entire family I pass on my deepest sympathies. Always cherish the memories. I can still see Delores at her desk in the High School with that smile on her face. Hope you may all find peace.
Pat Smith says
Ken, Gail & family’s; Know that Dolores is now at peace. May your many found memories of her bring you comfort at this most difficult of time. She was a wonderful person and a good friend to the many people she knew. God bless her and all of her family.