CARTER, Claire M.

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, AZ Sunday, April 24, 2011 Claire M. Carter died on Saturday, April 23, 2011, after a very long battle with Alzheimer's disease and eventually cancer. Mrs. Carter was born in Ferdinand, Idaho, in 1917, the second daughter of John and Eva Fry. She was married to Murl W. Carter in 1943. Following World War II, they resided in Centralia, Wash. In 1958, they moved to Flagstaff, where they managed Pine Springs truck stop, among other business ventures. In 1962, they moved to Kingman, where they resided until Murl's death in 2007. While in Kingman, Mrs. Carter worked for KAAA radio, Mohave County Union School district, and lastly, as executive secretary for Mohave County Community College. God blessed her with a beautiful voice, which she shared in the choir at St. John's Methodist Church and at other community events. Following Murl's death, she moved to Flagstaff to be closer to her daughter, Melanie. Mrs. Carter is survived by her daughter, Melanie (Tom) Gosch; grandchildren T.C. (Autumn) Gosch and Sarah (Scott) Lawrence; and four cherished great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her gracious and sweet spirit. The family would like to thank the staff at Aspen House for their tender loving care during Mrs. Carter's stay. The family will hold private services. Condolences may be sent directly to the family or through www.flagstaffmortuary.com. Arrangements are being handled by Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary.