CARTER, James Wallace (Wally)


The Camp Verde Bugle, Camp Verde, Arizona Thursday, February 19, 2009 James Wallace Carter, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2009 at his home in Camp Verde with Dorothy (Dossie), his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 61 years, by his side. He is the son of educators, Dr. J. Frank and Gladys Carter. He served in the Navy during WW II on the hospital ship, Repose and was originally a Dr. of Chiropractic from PA, before he and Dossie came to Arizona in 1979. They lived in Sun Lakes, Ariz., where he was Chief of Security for 18 years, a past member of American Legion Post #55, Voiture Local 1466, and an Arizona Ranger. Wally is survived by his wife, Dossie, his daughter and son-in-law, Deb and Bob Martino of Camp Verde, and family back east. Your kind remembrances will be gratefully accepted by RTA Hospice in Sedona, Ariz. A memorial website is being created and you are invited to view loving tributes, photos and "Light a Candle" with your own precious memories of Wal. Information provided by survivors.