Lora L (Musick) Carter

Born December 25, 1936 in Casitas Pass, California to Henry & Lora Musick. In 1942 the family

moved to Powell Butte where Louise attended Powell Butte Grade School and Redmond Union

High School, graduating in 1954. She then attended Central Oregon Community College in

Bend, Oregon and in 1955 graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked at Pioneer

Memorial Hospital for 42 years as a nurse and later as the head of the purchasing department.

Louise was a member of the Lady Elks, Eagles and was very active for many years in the

American Legion Auxiliary. She was the state president of the American Legion Auxiliary in

2004-2005, volunteered at American Red Cross, Prineville Senior Center and belonged to the

Crook County Historical Society. Louise enjoyed camping and being outdoors and loved

spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Sid Carter, sister Carol Beeman

of Yuma, Arizona, Son Jack (Diane) Hodnett of Drewsey, Oregon, Son Edward (Tina) Hodnett

of Prineville, son Thomas of Prineville and son Ray (Cindy) Carter of Colorado Springs,

Colorado. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one

great-great-grandson and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her

parents Henry and Lora, Brother Edward, Sisters Ruth Collins and Dorothy Hendrix. In lieu of

flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

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