Lynn Douglas Carter Obituary (1962

Orem, Utah—Lynn Douglas Carter, 53, died unexpectedly November 28, 2016 in Orem, Utah. Born December 1, 1962 in Provo, Utah to Douglas Lynndyl Carter and Betty Jean Tittle (Turner). Married Tammarie Bliss in 1982, later divorced. Married Deanna Dees in Provo, Utah in 1991. Lynn has deep roots in Orem, having finished his life within a few blocks of his original childhood home. His education and wisdom came through many stopping off points in life–which included New Jersey, Tennessee, several stops in California, and back to Orem where he played starting quarterback for the Orem High School Tigers. He has a passion for sports that started with his father and continued through his life. During the time spent in the East Bay, he became a loyal Oakland Raiders fan, and insisted the whole family be fans, too. He loved to golf with his son Corey, and his regular Saturday golf partners. The foremost focus of his life was his family—especially his children and grandchildren. Weekends were filled with fun family activities and Lynn could be counted on to have all the children screaming with laughter. Lynn loved to work. He always said he was a “steel driving guy.” His chosen career was Heating and Air Conditioning where he built his own successful business with his longtime friend, Bob Gardner. Lynn loved to help people. He was always available to change a tire, a light bulb, buy a hamburger, or contribute to every school sport fund raiser. He freely gave of his time and money to anyone in need. He truly was and will continue to be the ‘Guardian Angel’ to all that knew him! Lynn had a bigger than life personality. He filled a conversation, a room, and a life. He is survived by his wife, Deanna, Orem; and by his children: Candice (Al) Jones, Salt Lake; Courtney (Nic) Braithwaite, Cedar City; Corey Carter, Orem; Monty (Amber) Rasmussen, Orem; Christy Rasmussen, Orem; Cheri (Ian) Rasmussen, Saratoga Springs; and Jenna (Dave) Catlin, West Jordan; 10 much loved grandchildren; brothers: Scott William Carter, Mapleton and Jason Carter, Lehi; and sisters: Karie Jean Van Blaricom, Hayward, CA and Jo Lynn (Casey) Meirovitz ,Lehi. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Douglas L. Carter Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Orchard 3rd Ward Chapel, 810 East 600 North, Orem, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Orem, 500 N. State Street, Monday, December 5 from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Tuesday, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.