Myrna Sue Carter 79, a long time resident of Woodland Park/Colorado Springs passed away peacefully on November 7, 2015 with a room full of her loved ones by her side.
Myrna was born August 17, 1936 to Cecil and Roma Anderson of McPherson, Kansas. She attended junior and senior high school along with her future husband.
Myrna is survived by her husband, Duane Carter, married for 58 years and their three children; Douglas Carter of Colorado Springs, Steven Carter and Michelle Evans of Louisville, Co., Susan (Carter) Ball and husband Daniel Ball of Black Hawk, Co. Six grandchildren; Dante, Rene, Peyton and Greysen Carter, Douglas Ball and wife Jerra, Megan (Ball) Davidson and husband Tyler.
Myrna worked many years wearing several hats as a real estate closing secretary, sales agent, broker, bookkeeper and receptionist for their business , Carter Realty in Woodland Park, and she also volunteered for many local organizations.
She and her husband traveled extensively during the middle part of their life together, visiting many parts of the world.
Her Alzheimer’s disease for the last 7 years did not dull her ever increasing pain from her rheumatoid arthritis.
November 21, there will be a celebration of life at Swan Law Funeral Directors 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Co. 80903, viewing begins at 10 A.M. with Chapel Service at 11 A.M followed by reception and a grave side service at Fairview Cemetery, 1000 S. 26th Street, Colorado Springs, Co. 80904. Her Husband requests the wearing of colorful clothing for her life celebration.
The family extends their special thanks to the caregivers of Brookdale Monument Valley Park, Home Instead and Legacy/New Century Hospice all of Colorado Springs, for their love and wonderful care she received over the years.
The family asks, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Myrna’s name to The Alzheimer’s Association, 2315 Bott Avenue, Colorado Springs, Co. 80904, or to Arthritis Foundation National Office, 1330 W. Peach Tree Street, Suite 100, Atlanta, Ga. 30309
Funeral Home:
Swan-Law Funeral Directors
501 N. Cascade Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-471-9900
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