Obituary of Bettie CARTER

Bettie Carter, 82, died Tuesday December 2, 2003 at home with her family at her side. She was born November 7, 1921 in Burley, Idaho to Elizabeth and John Lindblad.She married Lewis Carter in 1939, later divorced. Bettie moved from California to Utah where she did reside for 12 years then moved to Lake Havasu City 1 ½ years ago.She is retired from AT&T where she worked for 42 years, then ran Carter's Neighborhood Bookstore in Utah for seven years.She was a member of the Lake Havasu Ward for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She held many positions in the church.Bettie battled cancer for 14 years. She was always optimistic about research and knew that someday they would find a cure.Bettie is survived by her son, Tony Carter and his wife Paula; 3 grandsons, Joseph and his wife Jana, Benjamin and Jason Carter; two great-grandchildren, Dakota and Dallon Carter, all of Lake Havasu City, AZ.The family would like to thank Havasu Regional Medical Center Med/Surg floor, Dr. Wrona, Dr. O'Neill and their employees for the wonderful care she was given. A very special thank you to Hospice of Havasu for the love and support that was not only shown to Bettie but also to the family. We have deep gratitude for knowing that our mother was in such wonderful and loving care. The compassion shown by all caregivers was truly grand.In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405.Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home .