Timothy Wayne Carter
At the start of a beautiful fall day, with his loving wife Deb, and his step-daughter, Kelly, holding his hands, Tim Carter, age 66, left to do what he loved best. To get that big bull elk.
Tim was ushered into Glory on November 3, 2014. He valiantly fought a four year battle with cancer and in the end he did win. He is wrapped in the arms of Jesus, fully alive in a brand new perfect body. He started life’s journey on December 17, 1947 in Terry, Montana where he joined his family. His parents, George R. and Vietta Ewing Carter, his brother Willard, now of Miles City, Mt., and his sister Catherine Dielman (Lewis), now of Big Sandy, Mt. Tim was always content and never strayed from his beloved Prairie County. He went to school in Terry with his best friend, Frank Kruse, at his side. But school was not for Tim so he dropped out his junior year and got his GED. He later went to work for the City of Terry and later for the Montana State Highway Department. He loved plowing those winter roads and even once, received a call in the night after his retirement, to plow, they were so used to dialing his number. But due to his health, he reluctantly retired in 2000 after 25+ years and spent the next 10 years helping Larry Bond out at Bond Drilling. Tim was always outdoors, be it working or playing. He took full advantage of the seasons, hunting and fishing. Although he hunted with friends and family around home, his most looked forward to trip was to Wisdom, Mt. to hunt elk with long time friends and Minnesota hunters, Jim and Janet Robinson. Jim and Tim hunted for years before Jim found and married Janet and taught her to hunt. Tim must have thought that was pretty slick because a few years later he got married and the four of them hunted and fished together. The summer months usually started with the sound of revving engines in Tim’s front yard. Tim was instrumental in starting the demolition derby craze in Eastern Montana and his yard was where many derby cars and drivers were born.
Two dates were special to Tim. The first was the birth of his son, Todd Wayne, on August 28, 1975. The second was, after a 32 year chase, his marriage to the love of his life Deb Schultz Fisher on February 8, 2002. This union created a combined family consisting of Todd Carter (Jessica) of Mesa, Az., Kelly Rogers (Ralee) of Columbus, Mt., Laurie McCamey (Jay) of Roundup, Mt. and Tiffany Dieckmen of Lewistown, Mt. Nine grandchildren, Holee and Hyatt Rogers, Taylor Apple (Tommy), Tanner and Jessica Dodds, Mason and Jill McCamey, Logan and Owen Carter, and two great- grandchildren, Adex and Braxton Apple. He is survived by a special niece, Heather Carter, of Terry Mt., all the staff and residents of Special K Ranch in Columbus, Mt. especially his three girls Cindy Gordon, Billie Jean Nelson, and Robin Willems’ and a multitude of people who were honored to call him Uncle Tim.
Tim is preceded in death by his parents, George and Vietta Carter, infant brother and sister Georgie and Mary Alice Carter, and niece Virginia Lee.
Services will be held at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Chapel on Saturday November 8, 2014 in Terry, Mt. at 10 am. with Pastor Jay Forseth of the Columbus Evangelical Church officiating. Because of Tim’s love for the Special K Ranch it is asked that in lieu of flowers that donations be sent to Special K Ranch, Box 479, Columbus, Mt. 59019 designated, if you will, towards the purchase of a new swather.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear. Rest in peace my love. Deb
Becky Tipton says
Deb I’m sorry to hear about Tim, He was the nicest man and always had that sparkle in his eye… The derby’s he loved and know will be having everyone in Heaven cheering him on..
Rest in Peace Tim….
Becky (Chouinard)Tipton
Vernie & Janice Kaul says
RIP Tim. I’ll always remember the day in J B’s restaurant when I heard you call my name across a crowded room. God Bless.
Delite says
Well,”young lady” as Tim always liked to say, take care of yourself. Tim was a special person thru and thru. If it involved motors–Tim was all for it. I’m not here on Saturday so will miss the funeral-but will be thinking of you.
Frank Kruse says
May The Lord rise to meet you
May the wind always be at your back
May the warm sunshine shine on your face
May the soft rain fall in your fields
Till we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand
Thank you for a lifetime of memories! Rest in peace my dear friend!
Kathy (Hinnaland) West says
Deb and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Tim was such a nice guy. I always enjoyed visiting with him whenever I was in Terry. You’re in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Kathy
Wyatt Glade says
Deb, Todd, and family,
I am sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. Growing up with Todd as one of my best friends, I knew Tim well. I spent many good nights with Tim and Todd. Tim was one of those guys who would give you the shirt off his back. One night in particular, I drove my pickup into a snowbank and had to walk to town. Tim offered me a place to stay for the night, and even pulled my truck out the next day. He wouldn’t let me pay him anything for helping me out. Tim was a great person, and he will be missed.
Barb Hinnaland says
Deb and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Tim was such a nice person and I am glad that you found each other. The obituary was a really beautiful tribute and made me remember all the things that he contributed to the Terry community. He will be remembered by many. RIP Tim.
Margie & Art Jacobsen says
Deb, my sympathies are with you and your family at this difficult time. What a privilege it is to know you and to have had the opportunity to meet Tim. You wrote a wonderful obituary about him. I love the story of the chase! Please find comfort in knowing what a prize you were to each other.