Kenneth F. Carter, age 90, of Broadus, MT passed away on August 07, 2018 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus.
Kenneth Franklin Carter was born at Coalwood on January 28, 1928 the son of Frank (Ted) and Margaret Weipert Carter. He attended grade school at Duck Creek in Powder River County and graduated High School in Miles City Montana. On September 14, 1949 Kenneth met the love of his life Dolores I Bone 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 Kenneth and the family moved back to Broadus and started trucking for A.J. Bone.
He purchased his own truck and later formed Powder River Trucking with Francis Taylor, Bud Shober, Keith Lancaster and John Denson. He hauled livestock and flatbed freight until he retired at age 70.
Kenneth & Dolores purchased a 5th wheel camper in 1993 and started going south in the winter. They made 2 trips to Alaska. They liked to travel and camp. In 2007 they stopped traveling due to Dolores’s Alzheimer’s. In March of 2015 he entered the Powder River Manor where he remained until his death.
Kenneth is survived by his 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, several great-great grandchildren and his sisters Doris Gookin, and Bernice Carey his sister-in-law, Lela Bone. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dolores his brother Lloyd Carter. Son-in-law Butch Ivester and one granddaughter Kathy Ivester.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Powder River Manor.
Bub and Carlene Gaskill says
Condolences to all of the Carter family.
Dorothy Taylor says
Condolences to the Carter family. Hugs & prayers.
Amanda says
Prayers and condolences for the Carter family.
Betty and Skin Collins says
Our thoughts, hugs and prayers Gail and all the Carter family. Skin and I thought a lot of Ken. He is with his Delores again and free of pain.
Vanna Byrd says
I sure will miss seeing Ken. I will always remember the days of him trucking with P.R. Trucking and giving my Mom lessons on grilling chickens on the spit. He was a lot of fun when I was growing up. May you remember all the good times with him. Hugs to the family! Vanna Lancaster Byrd
Cindy Stanton says
Dear Gail & family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My condolences.
Chris and Diana Elwood says
Gail, So sorry for the loss of your Dad, you are in my thoughts.
Meri Mainwaring says
I was so sorry to hear about Ken. He was a great neighbor; we lived next to him for 20 years. I will always remember his devotion to Delores,
Tanna Bloxom Patt says
Love and prayers to you all.
Tammy Mallett Pecha says
So sorry for your loss.
Denice Hedges says
Gail and family, we are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Love and prayers to you all and may the angels wrap their arms around you to guide you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Bonnie Bogner Sprague says
Ken, Gail and Camilla, I am so sorry for your loss of your father. Sending love and prayers to you all for a gentle transition during this difficult time.
Caryn Watters says
Thoughts and prayers to all. God Bless and Keep you all.
Jerri Hrubes says
I took care of your dad ( and mother) for many years. I loved him dearly! When I would make trips down from Billings, MT as soon as I came through the nursing home door he would say” Well, look at what the cat drug in!” He would then laugh and laugh and have that cute little grin upon his face! What a great man!!!! . I will miss him so much ! He touched my life so much and it just won’t be the same without him!
LInda & Richard Meidinger says
Carter family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I met Kenny and his wife when they would visit his parents in Miles City after Ted and Margaret retired and were my neighbors across the street in Miles City. Always enjoyed seeing them there and visiting with them they were such fun nice people. Your all in my thoughts and prayers. (Linda Valley)
Dave and Pam (Moths) Nisley says
We are so saddened to hear of Ken’s passing! What fine folks both he and Delores were! Ken trucked for us many years, and he was top notch!! You always knew with the likes of Ken and Keith Lancaster the livestock would get to it’s destination in fine order. It has been said before, but his devotion to Delores was something to aspire to! We were hoping to get to the service, but sadly did not……. please know we care, and are praying for the Peace and Comfort of Christ to hold each of you~
Catherine Elgin says
Our condolences to all Ken’s family. We thought the world of your folks. They were wonderful people and good friends.