Obituary for
Jane Marie Carter (Harper)
Jane Marie Carter, 82, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was born March 5, 1934 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Ray and Helen (Phillipson) Harper. Jane married David Morris Carter, who passed away in 1994. Jane worked at The Pink Poodle for 14 years until its closing. She enjoyed knitting, bird watching, and was an avid reader. She had great neighbors and friends through Battle Creek Friends Church. She took joy in all they did for her in aiding in her yard work and house repairs. Jane was known for her cooking and baking. Her family loved the holidays and could always count on Jane to make her Danish pastries and apple pies. She had a love for all animals, especially her dog Maggie. Jane's greatest times spent were with the light of her life her grandson, Joey.
She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (RJ) Riedel; grandson, Joseph (Tina) Knighten; great granddaughter, Isabella Knighten with one great granddaughter on the way; sister, Dorothy Duggen; sister-in-law, Carol Perry; first husband, Ted Masters; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David; and sister, Barbara Eldridge.
Visitation will be held Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with the funeral to follow at 1:00 PM with Pastor Kelly Hadlich of Battle Creek Friends Church officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI.
Memorial tributes may be made to Humane Society of South Central Michigan.