KEVIN
CARTER
May 30, 1958 – January 19, 2014
It is with heavy
hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin Carter, in the comfort of his own
home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at
the age of 55 years.
Kevin will be
lovingly remembered by his wife Tanis of 29 years of marriage; devoted
daughters Kirstie and Katie; sisters Cheryl (Cliff) Hagen, Tammi (Donnie)
Foster, Norine (Kyle) Vogt; brother Rob (Jody) Carter; mother-in-law Steinunn
Einarson; sister-in-laws Shirlee (Kris) Anderson, Dolores (Danny) Zinter, Cindy
Einarson; brother-in-laws David (Carol) Einarson, Danny (Tammy) Einarson; uncle
Morris (Edith) Carter; aunt Allison (Lloyd) MacAulay; and many nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Stewart and Elizabeth Carter;
father-in-law Stefan Einarson; grandparents Jack and Lillian Carter, and Elwyn
and Elizabeth Clark.
On May 30, 1958 Kevin
was born in Selkirk, MB. He spent his early years in Petersfield MB, attending
school in Teulon. When Kevin was 14, the family moved to Off Lake, ON, and
attended Fort Frances High School. In 1982, Kevin made his way to Winnipeg
where he enrolled in Red River College achieving his welding degree, before
starting his life long career with Canadian National Railway, where he was an
active union leader.
Kevin married the
love of his life, Tanis Einarson on September 8, 1984. They had two daughters
Kirstie and Katie. He had many passions. Kevin had a vast knowledge of dogs but
had a true love for boxers. He got his first boxer in 1985, which led to a long
lived hobby of raising and showing dogs, while helping found The Manitoba Boxer
Club and acting as treasurer for several years. Many of his other passions
included, traveling, music, fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time outdoors,
but family was always the most important thing to Kevin. His dream was to
retire with his family on Vancouver Island. Kevin was a very kind and generous
person, always thinking of others before himself. He made many friends
throughout his life, and they were all very special to him. Kevin was
overwhelmed with all the love and support he received during his last few
months.
A Funeral Service
will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in The Royal Canadian
Legion, Dieppe Room, 3600 De Vries Avenue.
If friends so
desire, memorial donations may be made to Children’s Wish Foundation or Manitoba Boxer
Club, care of Bev Pope, Box 164 Carberry, MB, R0K 0H0.
Richard Wojcik's of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium,
1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, wojciksfuneralchapel.com 204 – 586 - 8668.
“Kevin you will be
missed and will always hold a very special place in our hearts, especially your
three girls. We love you forever.”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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