CARTER, Joshua Thomas

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ September 8, 2010 Joshua Thomas Carter, 29, died near his home Aug. 28, 2010 in Show Low Pines. He was born Sept. 26, 1980, in Rexburg, Idaho to Laura (Allsop) and Joe Carter. He attended school in Pocatello, Idaho until he moved to Arizona in 1993 at the age of 13 where he continued his education. He was always interested in learning new things and meeting new people. In 1998 he married Christina Carter and began a journey through life that would take him many places. He loved to drive trucks and though he had many occupations, driving was his passion. Josh was a kind, gentle and loving man, always protective of those he cared about. He would help anybody who needed anything. A wonderful father, husband, brother, and friend, he will be dearly missed by all whose lives and hearts he touched. He was taken from this earth to soon to fulfill the many dreams he had. Leaving behind three beautiful children in whose hearts he will always remain. Josh is survived by his wife Christina Carter; sons Eric and Joshua Jr.; daughter Alicia; parents Laura Allsop and Joe Carter; in-laws Tammy and Harold Slater; brothers John Johnson, Jeramy Carter, John Slater; sisters Laura Walton, Joann Carter, Mary and Jamie Slater; 10 nieces and nephews and many other family members. He was preceded in death by grandparents Grover and June Willden; father-in-law Joseph Oliveira. A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Rumors Cocktail Lounge. Memorial contributions made directly to his family, during this difficult time would be greatly appreciated. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled arrangements. Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit Web site www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.