It really saddens me to hear Mike is no longer with us. The team he put together on GMD was one of the best I've ever been on thanks in part to Mike's great leadership and I'm thankful he gave me the opportunity to be part it.

I was deeply saddened to learn of Mike's passing.  Mike was truly a gifted individual; he was the best team builder I've ever seen.  He was a brilliant engineer and a caring and generous manager.  

But I think Mike's greatest talent was his incredible ability to inspire his coworkers to achieve far greater things than they ever believed they were capable of doing.  He truly was a motivator and a person who changed people's lives. 

Mike knew every job that had anything to do with building a missile and getting it to fly.  He'd done it all before; there wasn't anything problem he couldn't fix.  Yet Mike was perfectly comfortable letting his people handle a task their way, and learn from the experience.

I consider myself blessed to have worked with Mike on the NMD program.  Every day was a new adventure, and Mike was always there there to support and encourage his team.  He was kind, ethical, and understanding.  He was a true leader of men.

I worked under Mike on the Delta program from 2004 to 2008, and also under him on the Ground - Based BMD sensor program back in the 1990's.  He was a great guy, and he left a good legacy of how to manage people and projects. He will be missed by many.  My condolence to his wife Melanie.

Mike had many friends at Sandia.  My brother Chris and I were fortunate to be with him the most.  We were all in our early 20's and he made the most out of every day.  He was always happy and upbeat.  I was also his roommate when we bought a house together.   He always looked out for my best interest.  He was also always ready for any adventure and always up for any sporting event.  One day a group of his friends and I played football, softball, horseshoes, and then finished the evening with numerous rounds of darts.  During the holidays we did a couple cross country trips back to PA.  He said that Christmas was meant to be spent with family, and once we drove his RX7 back there in a blizzard.  Mike was like a brother and a best friend to me. I was also privileged to be around his mom and dad when they visited.  I was introduced to his dad's death grip when he snuck up behind Mike and I when we came home from work.  He truly loved when his family came out to visit him,  He was so proud of his dad.  Mike was the absolute perfect influence for me.   I will never forget you Mike.

Mike was always energetic - he always had something cooking, and it was usually technically advanced and deserving of development.  I spent a lot of time in his office just kicking around ideas and approaches to challenges.  He was a good friend and terrific leader for the entire Avionics team, and we will miss him very much.

Mike was by far the most inspiring and positive manager I've ever had.  He was a self-less coach for our team at McDonnell Douglas and we all loved working for him.  He will definitely be missed.
Doris McQuaid

We are so sorry for your loss.  Mike was a fantastic coworker and great friend.  His contributions will not be forgotten.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mike's many friends at L3 Communication Systems - East are saddened by his death, but proud to have known and worked with him for many years.  He was a model businessman - trusted, encouraging, and always striving for the best.  He knew that building relationships was paramount to success.

We will miss him as a customer but mostly as a clsoe friend.

Bob Lisowski, VP

So sorry, a sad Christmas. Mike - what a guy. Seen by many, a man with significant multi-faceted greatness. 
In 50 years, Mike was my best manager ever – twice.

Mike was a special friend to me and my family. He had a heart of gold and he was the best story teller ever. I so much enjoyed reminiscing with him. He helped me get an interview and eventually a job at Sandia Labs. (Thank you Mike! I worked at Sandia for 32 plus years).  I had some of my most memorable times with Mike. I have so many stories (I could write a book) from our time together. We could make a simple trip to the grocery store a memorable time full of stories that we would tell for years. Softball, classes at UNM, board games, making new friends, shopping, cooking, Disneyland, hunting, road trips cross-country, basketball (he played like a wrestler), darts, golf (Mike had his own set of golf rules he got from his Dad Gene. He would also wrestle you on the golf course if needed), horseshoes, family, …..are just some of the things Mike, and I shared/played together. I am honored to say that Mike was my best friend. I think Mike had several best friends (including his son Matt).  Unfortunately, most people go a lifetime without having a friend like Mike. He was like a brother to me and to my brother Chad. We are all going to miss Mike, but we will fondly remember all of our time we spent with him. Mike could put a smile on my face like no one else I have ever met. RIP Mike Carr, you will me missed. My deepest condolences to the entire Carr family.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend. I had the pleasure to work with Mike for many years as well as cheer our kids on together during soccer tournaments. Mike was a great man and a dear friend. My heart goes out  to you Melanie, Matt, Jessica and Kevin you are in my heart and my prayers. Mike will never be forgotten.

Mike was a wonderful man to work for, he kept in mind that every person who worked for him was a unique individual with different needs.  He was an excellent engineer and manager, able to help his team find solutions to complex problems.  My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

I knew Mike as a kind human being, a bright engineer and a man with excellent organizational skills. I have nothing but fond memories of being part of the group that he assembled, managed and inspired on the GMD program at Boeing. We will always remember you and miss you Mike! 

Melanie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the Carr family.

our deepest condolences on the loss of such a special, precious and young person. Mike was a great designer and an excellent leader who can never be replaced. He had a charisma that was unmatchable. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the special moments and memories that you shared with Mike give you comfort forever. May God rest his soul in peace.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Melanie,

I am so saddened about Mike's passing.  He will be forever be remembered for his leadership, intelligence and kindness by most if not all of the people that have worked with and for him during the course of his career at Boeing.  Mike: Thanks again for being the great person that you were - rest in peace my friend.

I hope Grandma was there to Welcome you to Heaven Uncle Mike!  Prayers for your children during this hard time!  I'm so sorry Matt and Jessica, I know we are far apart but my heart breaks for you both!

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Michael Anthony Carr

20 June, 1957 – 15 December, 2014

Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery

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