Theresa Mary Carter

Theresa Mary Carter, 87, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December, 10, 2017, at the House at Midland Care. Theresa was born June 17, 1930, in Topeka, the daughter of Harry and Theresa Cooper Down. She attended Capitol Catholic High School (later Hayden High) and graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in 1949, where ceremonies were held at the Hollywood Bowl. Theresa worked for an attorney, Bud Cornish, before her employment at Santa Fe Railroad in the general offices. On September 25, 1954, Theresa and Berkley Meredith Carter were united in marriage at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, enjoying over 54 years together. Shortly after that, Theresa became a full-time homemaker as they raised their family. Berkley passed away December 25, 2008. Theresa was a member of Mater Dei Catholic Parish. She took a very active role in organizing alumni reunions for Hayden High School. She served as a Cub Scout den mother, enjoyed playing the organ and most recently playing piano at Atria Hearthstone. She enjoyed crafting and craft fairs, playing Bingo and Scrabble and getting down on the floor to play with her grandchildren. Theresa loved her family dearly and was dearly loved by them. She will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared her life are her children, Kevin Carter (Barbara), Suzanne Bull (John), Kent Carter (Debra), Mark Carter, Chris Carter (Jennifer) and Sean Carter (Leslie); grandchildren, Sara, Will, Emily, Mary, Jacob, Rusty, Judy, Brooke, Jeremy, Bridget, Chris, Cheree, Derek, Connor, Tanner, Heather, Natalie, Valerie, Jack, Ben, Kate, Madeline, Ella and Sophie; great-grandchildren, Emerson, Hattie, Sylvia, Graham, Violet, Lydia, Carter, Camden, Tristen, Tucker, Stevie, Jayden, Jayce, Grace, Madeline, Mason and Nixon. Theresa was also preceded in death by her grandson, Chad Bull and brothers, John and Harry Down. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mater Dei Parish Capital Campaign or to Midland Care Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home.

Theresa Mary Carter

June 17, 1930 - December 10, 2017