Harold R. Carter
Harold R. Carter died Feb. 5, 2001, at age 80. A private service was held. Mr. Carter was born Oct. 31, 1920, in Bolivar, Mo., and was raised in Redlands, Calif. In 1941, he moved to Portland and was a welder in the shipyards during World War II. After the war, he was a welder for Gabriel Boilers and for Willamette Industries, retiring in 1983. In 1941, he married L. Fern Shanklin; she died in 1994.
Survivors include his son, Russ; daughter, Rita; brothers, Frank and Arnold; sister, Katherine Thompson; and one grandchild. His daughter Linda died in 1960.
Disposition is by cremation. The family suggests remembrances to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland. Arrangements are by Wilhelm Funeral Home.
February 18, 2001
Portland Oregonian