Deborah Carter

Deborah Lynn Carter, 57, had her Angel come to fly her to Heaven on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday April 19, 2008 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Deborah was born December 4, 1950 to Gaylord Brooks and Ruby Flagstad in Des Moines and graduated from North High School. She was known to do things her own way, always a bit stubborn and feisty. Deborah was an avid Elvis fan, loved talking on the phone, enjoyed going to La Pizza House and taking her grandchildren to feed the ducks. She was known as “Bird” by her family and friends.
Deborah is survived by her husband, David Matthew Carter; daughter, Cora (Jason Coleman) Brooks; grandchildren, Caleb, Erin, Morgan, Meredith, and Sammy; mother, Ruby Flagstad; brother, Gaylord Craig (Deborah) Brooks; sisters, Dianna (Tom) Anderson, Ruby (Ray) Modlin, Kimberly (Tim) Knapp, and Tamara Mooers; step-siblings, Ron and Debra Lee; numerous nieces and nephews who loved her so much; and many beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gaylord Thomas Brooks; stepfather, Paul Flagstad; paternal grandparents, David and Ethel Brooks; and maternal grandparents, John and Nellie Martindale.
Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2008 and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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