Timothy John Carter (Callerkuaq) was born to Peter and Martha (Nicholai) Carter on May 6, 1961 in Eek, Alaska. He has two brothers and six sisters. His siblings are Lou, Nick, Joe, Emma, Annie, Sally, Maggie, and Cindy. His wife is Julie Carter, children include Priscilla, Sharon, Shantel, and Patricia. He is a grandpa to Magdalene, DJ, Kenzie, Mikey Jr., Michelle, Angie, Michaela, and recently Luke Elisha O’Brien. He will be greatly missed.
He loved to hunt moose, caribou, ducks, geese, and swans. He also enjoyed picking salmonberries and blueberries. He was an avid subsistence hunter and fisherman, and provided for his family. He was a handyman that could fix almost anything. He loved native foods, especially his mom’s cooking.
He is an Apostolic Pentecostal believer and member since April 1989. He gave his life to the Lord at the Eagle River United Pentecostal Church, pastored by Reverend Kevin and Lydia Scott.
He has many relatives around the YK Delta. He is preceded in death by Michael Chris, Peter Carter, Nikita Petluska, Katherine Petluska (aunt), Minnie and Nick Carter (grandparents), Elena and Tom McIntyre (aunt and uncle), John Foster, Wassillie Foster (uncle), Walter and Paulina Carter, Alice and Adolf Carter (aunt and uncle), and many more.
For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. – Phillippians 1:21. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. – Psalm 116:15.
The Carter Family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the following people and organizations in this time of need. This is the list and if anyone is not listed, it was not intentional.
Pastor Lorin & Bonnie Bradbury, Sam & Maggie Alexie, Mandy Alexie, Curtis Alexie, Paul & Ollie Jenkins, Billy & Sally Teeluk, Esther Green, Vera Wuya, Theresa Bowles & Family, Rita Cleveland, Cindy Cleveland, Rose Olsen, Elizabeth Green, Matthew & Sara Peterson, Eliza Mochin, Cecelia Berlin, Jonathan McIntyre, Connie Peter, Pius Teeluk, Rodney & Ephenia Thomas, Peggy Moses, Bavilla & Annie Merrit, Danielle Craven, Katie Nicholai, Kevin & Lianne White, Seth & Shantel O’Brien, Tad & Sharon Lindley, John Chakuchin.
Special Thank You to: John McIntyre for transportation of the body to the house and for making the burial cross. Thank you to all who dug the grave. Thank you for preparing the final burial to: Jeff Pavil, Ben Andrew, Jordan Evans, and to all who came by and supported the family. God Bless You All.
A very special thank you to the following: Doctors at YKHC and ANMC, Dr. Ellen Hodges and Jim Switney, Seattle Harborview Hospital, Nick A. Carter, ONC, JROTC, John and Jonathan McIntyre, Maggie Alexie, Elden Declay, Bill and Lauri O’Brien, James Vait, The Lincolns, Seth and Shantel O’Brien, Shannon McIntyre, and Cindy Cleveland. Thank you to others who also helped.