Carter, Mark Scott

Mark Scott Carter, 87, of Marion, passed on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, to his eternal home surrounded by his family. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at First United Methodist Church, Marion, by the Rev. Mike Morgan. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Myrna; children, Pam (Chuck) Cropp of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., Scott (Janice) Carter of Cedar Rapids and Dale (Tina) Carter of Des Moines; six grandchildren, Michael Cropp, Tara (Cropp) Barbosa, Shannon, Danny and Wade Carter and Cassie (Carter) Kitterman; six great-grandchildren, Olivia, Mica, Meadow, Ilya, Caleb and Elijah; and his siblings, Dan Carter and Elizabeth Graham. He was the favorite uncle of the six Tonne girls.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Paul and David Carter; and two sisters, Maryann Gaffey and Margaurite Carter.

Mark was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on Feb., 28, 1926, the son of Pearl Scott and Elsie (Buss) Carter. He graduated from Nemaha High School. On Aug. 1, 1947, he was united in marriage to Myrna Irene Bailey. He worked as an electrician for Iowa Electric for 34 years.

Mark was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He played with the same card club for over 60 years. He also volunteered at the food bank for over 20 years. He loved woodworking, bird watching, fishing and traveling.

A special thank you to the Summit Pointe staff, the Gentiva staff, and the hospice staff who cared for Mark.

Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church in Marion at: 1298 Seventh Ave., Marion, IA 52302.

Please sign the online guest book for Mark at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published Dec. 1, 2013 in The Gazette