Carla Ruth (Hammerstrom) Carter |
| Posted 2008-11-09 by Sharon |
| The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Ariz. July 23, 2008, p. A7 Carla Ruth Carter, 57, of Phoenix and formerly of Wickenburg, passed away July 10 of complications resulting from heart failure. Born on Oct.1, 1950 in Schenectady, N.Y., to Virginia and Samuel Hammerstrom. Carla moved with her family to Wickenburg where Sam opened the Sun Bowl in 1961. Sam shifted careers to education and civic leadership, ultimately becoming Wickenburg’s mayor before moving to Camp Verde and becoming superintendent of schools. Carla graduated from Wickenburg High School in 1968 and in 1980, while living in Salt Lake City, met and married Marion “Sid” Carter. Preceded in death by her parents and younger brother Bill, she is survived by her loving husband Sid and two Children, Blake Powell and Brenda Parent, both of Phoenix. Carla’s three grandchildren, Jayson Parent, Tristin and Trinity Powell were the lights of her life. She is also survived by her brother John Hammerstrom of Key Largo, Fla., and sister Patty Helm of Phoenix. Carla loved any and all family activities, especially camping and daily visits with her grandchildren. Warm and generous souls, the partnership of Carla and Sid opened their home and hearts to many young people in need of physical and spiritual succor. Family and friends gathered at the Carter residence on Sunday, July 13 to honor her with remembrances. As Carla’s life was dedicated to helping others, in lieu of flowers in her memory, the family requests that a donation be made to your favorite charity. While her soul is resting peacefully with God, Carla’s physical remains will be cremated. See Also: Find A Grave |
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