Alfred Clinton Carter, 79, of South Jordan, UT died peacefully in his home February 21, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 8,1944 in Provo, UT to the late Alfred and Fern Carter. He was the third of five children and remained close to them during their lifespans.
Alfred attended schools in Utah, Michigan, and Hawaii but was most proud to have graduated from BYU in French and Mathematics and remained a loyal BYU fan his entire life.
Alfred was a dedicated lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served an honorable mission in the Franco Belgium mission. Some of his favorite callings were ward mission leader, Bishop, and Gospel Doctrine Teacher. He loved to teach the gospel and even found ways to teach in the last few days of his life.
Alfred was lucky to meet and marry 2 loves of his life. He married RuthAnn Ricks on April 2, 1968 and after her passing, was blessed to find love again with Michele Lyn Meador. They were married on June 20,1992. He was definitely rich in love as due to these two unions he was called Dad and Grandpa by 13 children, their spouses, 55 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. In addition to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, he is survived by his wife Michele and his sister Mary Ann (Doug) Johnson.
Alfred had a gift for teaching and was proud to say he taught mathematics for 50 years before retiring. He loved the students and communities of McFarland, CA and Herriman, UT where he taught. Alfred also taught and loved teaching Gospel Doctrine for many years.
Alfred had many hobbies and interests throughout his life, but his favorites were being a BYU sports fan for football and basketball, playing golf, coaching various sports (especially teams his children were on), studying the gospel, running, swimming, sharing jokes and card tricks, having a successful tax business, serving on the school board and providing service in his communities.
Alfred will be missed by many.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Melinda and Arturo (Alfred’s in-home healthcare providers with Inspiration Home Health and Hospice.) Thanks for all you did in caring for our husband and father.
Funeral services under the direction of Larkin Mortuary – Riverton will be held at 10AM on Tuesday February 27,2024 at the Garden Park 7th Ward Chapel, 4842 West Vermillion Drive in South Jordan, Utah. He will be laid to rest at the Mapleton Cemetery in Mapleton, UT.
Funeral services will be streamed via Zoom for those wishing to attend virtually. To watch the previously held services, please click the “Watch Services” link above.
Our hearts, prayers and love are with you and your family during this very sad time. He was such a great man, and loved by so many. I have amazing memories with him as a child, as well as the time we spent when my dad and his brother passed away.. he was truly a man of spirit, service, family and humor.
All our love, Pam and Chris
We send our love and prayers for the family as Al will be missed. He left a legacy of love and righteousness that is an example to all. Heaven just got back one of the noble and great ones who fulfilled his mission well! He will enter into the rest of the Lord.
We will mourn and rejoice with you for the life of such a great man.
Daniel @ Jennifer Smith
It was a pleasure and privilege to have Al as my neighbor and friend. He was spiritual, smart, kind, and generous.
I pray for his sweet wife Shelly and his family to be blessed and at peace with the Lord’s blessing.
I’ll miss you Al.
Susan Vogelfanger
My prayers are with you and your family. I’m sorry for your loss. Such an amazing man!! Sending love and hugs. ❤️❤️❤️
My sincerest condolences to Shelly and her family. Words can’t express how much I appreciated Al while serving with him in the Bishopric in Herriman several years ago. I always appreciated his counsel and wisdom that he shared with me as a young and inexperienced Bishop. Al was the gold standard when it came to how you sustain your priesthood leaders. That helped me to be able to fulfill my calling and have the confidence in the Lord that I so desperately needed at that time. I’ll never forget that and am grateful I got to know Al and to be able to learn the gospel of Jesus Christ from him in its purest form. My love to him and his family
Our deepest condolences to the family. Mr. Carter was my teacher and later became my co-worker at McFarland Middle School. I have so many fond memories of Mr. Carter. He was a wonderful human being. Sending prayers to you all during this difficult time.
Al and Michele were our next door neighbors in Delano, Ca. Both of them were very kind and helpful to us. Our son, Michael, and their son, McKay, were best buddies until they moved to Bakersfield. We have great memories of the entire Carter family. Our heartfelt condolences to the family, especially Michele.
Sending my sincere condolences with hugs and prayers. ❤️🙏🏼. I have wonderful memories of Al and the Carter family in Delano. Sending my love to all of them!