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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