Robert Carter

Milford;Robert "Bob" L Carter, 84, passed away March 11, 2010 at his home. He was born May 2, 1925 in Minersville, Utah to Frank and Druculla Bradfield Carter. He married Helen Irene Atkin. May 21, 1945 in Milford, Utah. Bob has lived most of his life in Milford. He was an avid horse racing fan and ran many of his own horses. He enjoyed camping, hunting, dancing & fishing. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years. Bob was the commander of the VFW. With Bob you always knew where you stood with him and he liked to tell you like it was in his opinion. He was a very good cook and enjoyed cooking.He is survived by his two children, Elaine Wescott of Carlin, NV. And Douglas (Eva) Carter of Milford. He has 10 grandchildren and 27 great, grandchildren. Three brothers, Arlan B. (Virginia) Carter of Cedar City, LaVere (Judy) Carter of Tooele, and Kent (Lois) Carter of Minersville. One sister Bonnie (Verl) Holdaway in West Valley City. He was preceded in death by his wife and one daughter, Carol Ann Carter.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 to 11:00am at the Graveside at Milford Cemetery. Family and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 9:00am to 10:30am at the Southern Utah Mortuary in Milford. Interment in the Milford Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.