"Jesse you gained Ben last night. The world misses you both so much. I cannot help but shed tears when I think of you and the others. Life isn\'t fair and it isn\'t right. I miss you so much. Please keep Matt safe. Your little brother still needs you. Please keep guiding me the way. Till we meet again...I love you"
In loving memory of
Jesse James Carter
December 24, 1982 - October 4, 2002
Jesse J. Carter, 19, of 13 W. Gennesse St., Iron River, formerly of Marquette, died Friday morning at Marquette General Hospital.
He was born on December 24, 1982 in Marquette, a son of William & Theresa (Pfaffle) Carter. He had been a resident of Marquette for most of his life before moving to Iron River where he had lived for the past year.
Jesse loved the special holiday times with his whole family around. He loved swimming and had good times at the Easter get together where he swam all day. He loved little kids and will be missed so much by his little brother, Danny and special little friend, Destiny. He was a gentle caring man.
Jesse is survived by his parents, Theresa Carter (special friend, Donnie Rader) of Iron River and William Carter of Wisconsin; siblings, Matthew Carter of Iron River, Nicole & Daniel Carter of Wisconsin; grandparents, Bernice & the late Warren Punky Pfaffle of Marquette and Judy & Bob Webb of Marquette; cousins, Tyler, Joey, Sarah, Derek and Brittany; and special friends, Tina and Destiny Villeneau of Iron River.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11:00 until 2:00 p.m. in the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Jim Webb, Dan Webb, Joey Petrocik, Matthew Carter, Jim Neuman and Tyler Ferera will serve as pallbearers.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may consider the Bay Cliff Health Camp at 310 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI 49855.
Tributes
"A day never fails that I bump into someone or something that reminds me of you. I went past your place yesterday...thought about the memories and the ones your probably making with my mom. Jesse...you were my best friend. And that spot in my heart still has you filling it. My babies and husband gave me the reason to keep going. Thank you for the gifts you've given me. To learn to love again. I know you'd just want all of us to be happy...but without you and my mom around it seems like my talking to you both I'd what reminds me of how precious the people that love me here on earth are and that's what brings the smile back. I'm happy ....truly and compassionately happy again. But Jesse, not a day goes by that I don't reflect on the drive, love and courage you brought me Till we meet again....rest easy...and keep my babies safe here on earth and the one in heaven. I love you and miss you just like I did almost 12 years ago."
"I really wish you were still here. I love you soo much and miss you. I wish you could have met my kids. I just want you to know I love you and I think about you all the time. love always your sister. Nicole. carter."
"9 years today...I miss you as much now as I did then...RIP Jesse..."
"We all miss you like crazy bro. Keep it real up there and I' ll see you in a while my man"
"Jesse....I miss and love you so much..."
"I dont know jesse, But I know the family and my warm thoughts go out to you all/ You are all in my prayers/"
"Theresa, I'm so sorry to hear about your son Jesse. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Francise, Jim, Spencer, Sydney and Soren Higgins"
"Jesse was like my brother and I will never forget him. He was the best kind of friend anyone could ever ask for."
"Jesse was my best friend and had been for many years. I wrote this poem to Jesse shortly after his short time on this earth. He wore a smile on his face, A memory we can't replace, And now we sit down and cry, With all these questions, no answers why We miss you Jesse; And we all love you so, It's just too damn hard, To let you go. Not knowing what to say or do, Our memories will carry us through, You'll always remain a piece of us; And we'll never fully let go. It's time to say good-bye, To hard--we want to fight, Just remember on thing, Jesse, We love you and good-night. Love Always, Janice Knapp"
"There are so many things to say and no words to explain them. He is my best friend and has tought me so much. We all loved you Jesse James."
"Jesse-- I guess you can say it's you I think about any time that things get tuff. It's still so hard even after all the years it's been. I hope you know that my dad is up there with you now, and that you two are who I cry to when it feels like life doesn't wanna go on. I love you Jesse...and miss you beyond my control. Janice"
"I miss you so much. I cannot take this deaths hit anymore jesse. Please help me lead the way back to sanity. I love you!"
"You guessed it Jesse....I'm married. Who would have thougt huh? Well, our joke (I think I was more serious then you) that we'd get married if we weren't at 25. Damn-it....I cannot wait to be up there with you and my dad. Tell him I love him please. I love you Jesse, save a spot for me."