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In Memory

Lola Merrill (Carter) - Class of 1927

Idaho State Journal, 03/20/12

FORT HALL - One of Earth's most gentle and kind human beings passed away in her home on Thursday, March 15, 2012, two days after her 104th Birthday. Lola was born on March 13, 1908 in Bennington, Idaho. She was the daughter of Estella Ipsen Merrill and Ambrose Dunn Merrill.

Lola graduated from Montpelier High School. She worked as a cashier at Barrett's Clothing store and at Jones Market as a bookkeeper in Montpelier, Idaho.

Lola was married May 2, 1928, to Fred B. Carter in Preston, Idaho. The marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls temple on January 3, 1958.

Fred and Lola owned and operated Carter's Printing & Bookstore for a number of years where they enjoyed working side by side. After retiring from their Printing & Bookstore they bought a small farm in Fort Hall where they enjoyed working side by side maintaining their property and their garden.

She was an active member of the LDS church her entire life holding numerous positions within the church throughout the years. Lola and Fred both enjoyed working in various church positions and enjoyed working with their Native American neighbors in Fort Hall Branch.

Lola is survived by her daughter, Betty Exeter; son, Wayne B. Carter; son and daughter-in-law, James M. & Judy Carter; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Lola was preceded in death by her husband Fred B. "Nick" Carter; he passed away on December 14, 1991. She had 3 brothers and 3 sisters who all preceded her in death.

Funeral and Memorial Services for Lola will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at the 44th Ward LDS Chapel, on Old Highway 91, between Reservation and Ballard Roads in Fort Hall, with Bishop Gary Johnson conducting.

There will be a viewing for family and friends beginning at 12 Noon, Tuesday, March 20th, at the church prior to the services. The interment will follow the services at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.

The funeral arrangements for Lola are under the care and direction of Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Road, 238-8000.