Ronald Francis Carter

July 17, 1941 - December 3, 2012

Mr. Ronald F. Carter, 71, of Lehi, passed away Monday, December 03, 2012 at his home surrounded with the love of his family in Lehi. Born in Orem, Utah on July 17 1941, Ronald was the son to the late Francis D and Emily Thomas Carter. Ronald graduated from Orem High School in 1960 and then Salt Lake Community College in 1976. He would come to meet, fall in love with and marry the beautiful DyAnne Laursen of American Fork. Ronald and DyAnne celebrated 47 wonderful years together. In this time they would raise 4 children and share many family adventures together. Ronald greatly enjoyed working as a Journeyman Machinist for many years beginning at EIMCO for 17 years and then an additional 25 years for Geneva Steel. Ronald retired from Geneva Steel in 2001. Aside from work, Ronald greatly enjoyed spending time with his family, was a passionate sports fan, enjoyed model railroading, model aviation, and most of all cruising on his Honda Goldwing with his wife and friends. Surviving Ronald are his wife DyAnne L. Carter, his daughters and son; Lorie Bolton of Pleasant Grove, Rhonda (Allen) Carter of Harrisville, Cheron (Jeremy) Shepherd of Spanish Fork, and Ronald D. (Kirsten) Carter of Chandler, AZ. Ronald was a proud grandfather to 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Lenis (Barry) Smith of American Fork and Daniel (Kathy) Carter of Orem as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. In honor of his wishes, there are no services planned. Ronald’s family will have a private celebration to honor his life and all the wonderful times together. Flowers or condolences may be sent to 157 East 400 North Lehi, Ut 84043 or contacted by phone at 801-768-0102.