Jack Lee Carter, 63, formerly of Libby

Jack Lee Carter, 63, died at the home of his son, Ivan Carter, in Bonanza, Ark., Nov. 13, 2013.  

He was born June 6, 1950, to Gladys Virginia and Ray E. Carter in Whitefish. Jack lived in many states during his lifetime.

He was a welder by trade and had his own portable welding company in Libby in 1986. Jack loved his motorcycles, fishing and camping and was creative with his welding projects.

Jack is survived by his wife, Debbie Carter of Cashmere Wash.; sons Travis Carter of Spokane Wash., Ivan Carter of Bonanza, Ark., Mikel McAlpin of Chusiak Alaska; step-daughters,  Jerri Alderman and Charity Peck both of Cashmere Wash., and his brother Len Carter of Bigfork.

Jack also had 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild in addition to many nieces and nephews.  

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ray Carter, Jr.; a sister, Sherry Kline; and his youngest son, Josh Carter.  Services will be announced at a later date.