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Edward Carter Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial for Edward Cole Carter, 73, Lawrence will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. It will be followed by a private burial. He passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community.
He was born March 21, 1942 in Nevada, Missouri the son of Robert and Mary (Cole) Carter.
Ed, also known as Poppa and Eddie, is survived by his wife of 55 years, Becky Hughlene (Burgin) of the home and his children Kelli Kyle Carter, Kayla Riley Lohness, Hugh Edward Carter, and Rebecca Lynne Chavez all of Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his son Tye Chadwicke Carter and grandson Rees Burgin Carter. He is survived by 22 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Ed was a graduate of Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas where he met his wife, Becky, and was an All-Conference Guard on the 1961 NAIA National Championship Football Team and a member of the Pittsburg State University CIC Championship Baseball Team in 1962. In 1963 he joined Southwestern Bell Telephone/AT&T as a Staff Assistant and progressed through the ranks to retire at the age of 49 as the Division Manager of Regulatory Relations.
Ed greatly enjoyed his family, golfing, trips to Las Vegas, coaching, mentoring, and serving his community. He had a profound effect on those who knew him and many more will be touched by the legacy he left in his service to community.
Ed greatly enjoyed coaching Douglas County Youth Baseball for both the Shockers and the Merchants as well as coaching the Broken Arrow Braves Football Team and serving as Vice-President of the Lawrence Youth Football Organization. He later started that organization's Gorilla Football Team. Ed was a Co-founder and two-time President of Lawrence Junior Achievement, and a Co-founder and Director of Leadership Lawrence as well as having served on its Board of Trustees. He served as a board member of the Lawrence School District Foundation Board, the Governors Kanwork Committee, and the Kansas Calvary. He served as Director for Standard Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Kansas Industry Council. Ed served as Executive Board Member of the Kansas Council on Economics Education, as an Officer and Executive Board Member of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, as Vice President and Executive Board Member of the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as President and Executive Board Member of the Lawrence Rotary Club, as a Board Member for Peoples Bank, and as Chairman of the Douglas County United Way Fund. He was a Co-founder and Director of several start-up companies and he served on many committees at the St. Lawrence Catholic Center including the committee that worked to establish the Church on the KU Campus. He was elected to the Lawrence City Commission and served as the Mayor of Lawrence from 1980-1981.
Through the years Ed was recognized for many of his accomplishments, receiving the Ambassador of the Year Award from the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, the Kansas Distinguished Service Award from the Kansas Jaycees, and the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International. Upon graduating from Leadership Kansas, Ed was elected Director by his graduating class. Lawrence Junior Achievement recognized him with the Distinguished Service Award. He received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and a Meritorious Achievement Award from Pittsburg State University as well as the Wall Street Journal Award for Leadership and Academic Achievement from the School of Business.
Ed held himself to the highest of standards and expected the same from those who surrounded him. He worked hard always, played hard always and he never knew a stranger.
The family will greet friends from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3rd at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence and they may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Carter
July 23, 2017
Becky and Carter family , we were greatly saddened when hearing of Ed's death. I just visited Kansas City and so wish we had known last year of his passing. Glenn and I would have come to his funeral. We will never forget when Ed was Mayor, and he burst into our house in an orange wig on Halloween! So hysterical. Love you all, and glad that you have so many grand children and great grandchildren. Vicki and Glenn West, Austin, Tx.
March 10, 2016
I was shocked and saddened to read of Eddie's death. I will always remember him fondly and the many escapades we shared as children. Judy Cole
Ernesto Hodison
March 9, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family. We are thankful for the time God has shared Ed on this earth and what he has been able to give of himself to those around him. We pray for your comfort.
Devin Waugh
March 6, 2016
Thank you Ed, for your leadership, your understanding and your guidance always.
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March 5, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Ed was a gentle and giving man and his smile and laughter will always be with us.
Jim and Vickie Otten
Debbie Vignatelli Konzem
March 4, 2016
Dear Becky and Family,
Ed's bigger than life personality had a positive influence on all who knew him. I was blessed to have Ed as my Southwestern Bell boss and mentor. May your hearts always be filled with Ed's love, support and pride he had for each of you.
Debbie Vignatelli
Megan Hughes Richardson
March 4, 2016
A lovely tiribute to a wonderful husband, father and leader in our community. My prayers go out to the entire family.
Bruce and Betsy Scott
March 3, 2016
Dear Carter Family, I have so many incredible memories of Ed. From our bball games Kayla, to LCC golf tourneys and drinks on the patio at 23rd street brewery. He was a pillar of Lawrence for years and a wonderful role model. Through good times and bad, Ed and Becky stood strong together. We will all miss you Ed - you are in a better place with your son and grandson.
Brian Melton
March 3, 2016
My deepest sympathies go out to your family. Thank you coach Carter for everything.
Chuck & Pat Sturdevant
March 3, 2016
Ed was one of a kind. He had a love for life that most of us envied. We shared many great and unforgettable times together and we are grateful for the short time we had. Love and Peace to his family.
March 3, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy to the family. He was taken to soon. I hope to see him again on that great gridiron in the sky.
March 3, 2016
To the Carter family, Thoughts and prayers for all of you! I am so very sad but have the greatest memories of Ed and your family. My best to all of you. Love Cindy Thomas Kruger
Dr.Mike and Jamie Carpino
March 3, 2016
Our sincere sympathy to Becky and family during this time. Dr. Mike and Jamie Carpino, Lee's Summit, Missouri.
jackie schwartz
March 2, 2016
May the care and love of those around you give you peace. My sincere condolences.
TODD BIRD
March 2, 2016
i want to say i am so sorry for your loss, he will be missed by all, i also want to let you now i am so blessed to have met A great person and friend. I want to thank you all for allowing Ed to share his time we had together, when you have a large family, time becomes a commodity and he has and had a lot of great family he spend time with, and i want to thank everyone of his family members for sharing his time. LOVE Todd and Catherine.
Tom Keegan
March 2, 2016
I wish I had a tape recorder going the night regaled me with tales of his days as city commissioner. Hilarious and so well-told. I hate losing golf matches, but if I had not been matched against him that night, I never would have heard the stories, so I was never so happy to lose a golf match.
Such a warm, friendly man. Always smiling and making others around him do the same.
Kristi Wickes
March 2, 2016
You were one of a kind Ed Carter! We will miss you! Thanks for all the fun memories! We will treasure them, may you rest in peace! Hugs, love and strength to your family during this difficult time! The Wickes Family xoxo
March 2, 2016
Kelli,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Libby Harper Spring
Torrence Anderson
March 2, 2016
Kelli, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My deepest sympathies, T.
Gary Murkin Alex Murkin
March 2, 2016
To Becky and the Carter family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember that great fun person that Ed was. Anyone one who met Ed had to like him. He excelled in life and on the football field. Ed is a very special person in our hearts as I'm sure he is in many others.
God bless the Carter family.
With love Gary and Alex Murkin
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