1920
Beatrice
2015
Beatrice Carter (Sveen)
February 7, 1920 — February 1, 2015
BEATRICE DORIS CARTER (SVEEN)
Beatrice was born February 7, 1920 near Thompson Iowa, of parents Bert and Dena Sveen. She was the second to the youngest of 5 brothers and 5 sisters, and the lone survivor. Bea was very proud of her family’s Norwegian ancestry.
Bea graduated from Forest City, Iowa High School in 1939. After school she worked as a maid and helped mothers with their newborn babies. In 1942 Bea went to El Segundo, California to work at Douglas Aircraft. There she proudly became one of the famous “Rosie the Riveters,” helping arm our country for the war. Later she was a supervisor over a Navy fighter plane production line. Bea left California in May 1946 moving to Raytown, Mo. She cared for her father, Bert, and was employed at Hallmark Cards, Singer Sewing Machine Co. In 1951 Bea started working for the Bendix Corporation where she was a supervisor over secure documents. She retired from Bendix in 1975.
She married Harvey Carter in April of 1973 and acquired 3 stepchildren. Prior to that time, Bea had always said, “If I ever get married; “He will be tall, blond and smoke a pipe.” Harvey was her man for over 41 years. Bea loved to travel. She and Harvey went to all 50 United States and visited 5 continents. She documented these travels in 50 photo albums! When not on the road, Bea loved to fish and garden with Harvey. Bea had a special passion for raising roses and sewing. Many relatives received quilts and multiple churches have banners in their sanctuaries. Hundreds of hours of her life were well spent volunteering with the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries - Christmas Store, the Cancer Society making bed pads and Children’s Mercy Hospital making baby blankets.
Beatrice was known for giving and receiving hugs, loving to be with all kinds of people. She was a neighborhood mother to many children; removing slivers, treating sunburns and handing out band aids. She made snow angels with anyone willing to lie down in the fluff. She always kept M&Ms in her home, as well as many baked goods.
Beatrice remained an active member of the Overland Park Lutheran Church until she could no longer drive. She recently told her loved ones, “I have had a good life and I am ready to meet my maker.”
The world lost a dear wife, caring stepmother, dedicated volunteer and good Norwegian. She passed from this life to her eternity in the early hours February 1st, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Carter, stepchildren, Michael Carter (Sue) Broomfield, Co; Janette Brady (Jerry) Augusta, Ks; Katherine Carter of Kansas City, grandson G. Kyle Brady of Wichita, loving nephews, nieces and their children.
A private family graveside service will be held with internment at Floral Hills Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM,
Friday, February 6 at Overland Park Lutheran Church, 7810 W. 79th St., Overland Park, Ks. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to MLM (Metro Lutheran Ministry), Overland Park Lutheran Church or Cancer Action. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com.
Arrangements: Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 913-451-1860.
Beatrice was born February 7, 1920 near Thompson Iowa, of parents Bert and Dena Sveen. She was the second to the youngest of 5 brothers and 5 sisters, and the lone survivor. Bea was very proud of her family’s Norwegian ancestry.
Bea graduated from Forest City, Iowa High School in 1939. After school she worked as a maid and helped mothers with their newborn babies. In 1942 Bea went to El Segundo, California to work at Douglas Aircraft. There she proudly became one of the famous “Rosie the Riveters,” helping arm our country for the war. Later she was a supervisor over a Navy fighter plane production line. Bea left California in May 1946 moving to Raytown, Mo. She cared for her father, Bert, and was employed at Hallmark Cards, Singer Sewing Machine Co. In 1951 Bea started working for the Bendix Corporation where she was a supervisor over secure documents. She retired from Bendix in 1975.
She married Harvey Carter in April of 1973 and acquired 3 stepchildren. Prior to that time, Bea had always said, “If I ever get married; “He will be tall, blond and smoke a pipe.” Harvey was her man for over 41 years. Bea loved to travel. She and Harvey went to all 50 United States and visited 5 continents. She documented these travels in 50 photo albums! When not on the road, Bea loved to fish and garden with Harvey. Bea had a special passion for raising roses and sewing. Many relatives received quilts and multiple churches have banners in their sanctuaries. Hundreds of hours of her life were well spent volunteering with the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries - Christmas Store, the Cancer Society making bed pads and Children’s Mercy Hospital making baby blankets.
Beatrice was known for giving and receiving hugs, loving to be with all kinds of people. She was a neighborhood mother to many children; removing slivers, treating sunburns and handing out band aids. She made snow angels with anyone willing to lie down in the fluff. She always kept M&Ms in her home, as well as many baked goods.
Beatrice remained an active member of the Overland Park Lutheran Church until she could no longer drive. She recently told her loved ones, “I have had a good life and I am ready to meet my maker.”
The world lost a dear wife, caring stepmother, dedicated volunteer and good Norwegian. She passed from this life to her eternity in the early hours February 1st, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Carter, stepchildren, Michael Carter (Sue) Broomfield, Co; Janette Brady (Jerry) Augusta, Ks; Katherine Carter of Kansas City, grandson G. Kyle Brady of Wichita, loving nephews, nieces and their children.
A private family graveside service will be held with internment at Floral Hills Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM,
Friday, February 6 at Overland Park Lutheran Church, 7810 W. 79th St., Overland Park, Ks. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to MLM (Metro Lutheran Ministry), Overland Park Lutheran Church or Cancer Action. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com.
Arrangements: Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 913-451-1860.
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