Sarah Elizabeth EIDAL

Other Events and Attributes:

• Oregon Death Certificate: 87-19186

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In the 1920 census, she is single and boarding with a family in Pe Ell, Lewis County, Washington. She is a public school teacher.

From her obit in the October 22, 1987, edition of The Oregonian:

Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in First Christian Church for Sarah Eidal “Sally” Carter, co-founder of an airplane parts manufacturer in Portland. She died Monday in a Portland hospital at the age of 87.

Mrs. Carter was born in Ellensburg, Washington, and was raised on the family farm. She was a graduate of Central Washington Normal School in Ellensburg and later taught grammar school in the area and in Seattle.

She moved to Portland in 1926. She was vice-president of Carter Manufacturing Co. of Portland, makers of parts for the aircraft industry. She and her husband founded the company and she remained active in it until her death. Mrs. Carter operated the company alone for a period until her husband, Haskell, retired in 1950 as vice president of Iron Fireman Manufacturing Co. in Portland.

Surviving in addition to her husband are sons, Russell of West Linn, Roy of Portland, and Harry of Welches; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Private committal and vault interment will be in the Pioneer Cemetery in Hillsboro.

Sarah married Haskell Clarence CARTER on 27 Dec 1922 in Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington. Haskell was born on 15 Jan 1898 in Tennessee; died on 25 Mar 1989 in Clackamas County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was a staff sergeant in the US Army during WWII.

In the 1950 census, he was single and living at home with his parents in Portland. He was a sales manager in his parents’ company, a manufacturer of automobile luggage carriers.

In the 1956 Portland city directory, he was Russell E Carter, an engineer with Oregon Saw Chain. His wife was Margaret.

Lt. Col. Russell E Carter died Jan. 23, 2020 with his hand held by his wife of 70 years. A tender hearted, but decorated WWII veteran of the 71st infantry, he liberated German concentration camp survivors and for 30 years was a crack sharpshooter for the Army Reserves rifle team.

He was born in Detroit. He moved to Portland and attended Duniway Elementary, Washington HS and graduated as an engineer from Oregon State. In his early years he worked for Omark Industries and the family business of Carter Manufacturing before starting his own successful business of Carter Machine and Tool in 1973.

Russ loved collecting antique cars and driving his beloved granddaughters in parades in his apple green 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster. He treasured golf at Oregon Golf Club, the CRRG#10 Early Ford V-8 Club, skiing and tinkering, but his true love was his family. Hugs were fierce and tears flowed easily. He will be remembered for living his life with honor.

Russ is survived by his wife, Margaret Uhlar; son, Ron Carter (Pam); daughter, Wanda Osgood (George); six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. His greatest sorrow was losing his daughter, Marilyn Spear and her husband, Tony.

Russell married Margaret Ann STOUT on 10 Apr 1950 in Multnomah County, Oregon. Margaret was born on 4 Jun 1923 in Oregon; died on 15 May 2022; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1950 census, he and Amelia and Alan lived in Detroit. Roy was an automotive engineer.

He married Marilyn B Jones in King County, Washington, on 10 Aug 1968 with his parents as witnesses.

Roy married Amelia Ann KRUEGER on 20 Sep 1947 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, and was divorced. Amelia was born on 19 Jul 1924 in King County, Washington; died on 10 Apr 2005 in King County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Major, USAF

Harry married Carol Deen JOHNSON on 22 Jun 1951 in Multnomah County, Oregon. Carol was born on 4 May 1929 in Oregon; died on 4 Apr 1961 in Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Spear, Marilyn, 65, May 22, 1951, to June 04, 2016.

Marilyn Spear, age 65 of Portland, passed away peacefully at 6:04 p.m. June 4, 2016, following a valiant two-year battle with cancer.

Born Marilyn Sally Carter on May 22, 1951, to Russell E. and Margaret Carter, Marilyn married Tony Spear on October 4, 1975. She attended Holy Family grade school, West Linn High School and graduated from Oregon State University in 1973. Marilyn volunteered with the March of Dimes for over 40 years, earning the Energizer Bunny award as their longest continuous volunteer. She served as Girl Scout troop leader, cheerleading advisor and second mom to many.

Marilyn is survived by her parents, Russell and Margaret Carter; husband, Tony; daughters, Emily (Aaron) and Kelsey (Tyler); grandchildren, Carter, Colby, Jackson and Brooklyn; brother, Ron (Pam); and sister, Wanda (George). A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held Thursday, July 7, 2016. Marilyn was truly an angel here on Earth, her spirit shining brightly on all who knew her. Shine on, Marilyn

Marilyn married Hamilton Edward (Tony) SPEAR on 4 Oct 1975. Hamilton was born on 1 Oct 1952; died on 29 Mar 2017 in Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]