Steven Ray Carter of Oregon City, formerly of the Springfield area, died Sept. 23 of complications of diebetes. He was 45. A private memorial service is planned. He was born Feb. 5, 1963, in Eugene to J.D. and Maxine Parker Carter. He attended Thurston High School in Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Trisha Cromwell Carter; two daughters, Melissa Cromwell and Jennifer Andrews: a son, John Andrews; two sisters, Iris Ridenour and Diane Gagnier, both of Salt Lake City; a brother, Cary of Springfield; and four grandchildren.

His ashes were dispersed in some his favorite places throughout Oregon. In Springfield: the "Old Oak tree" fishing hole, found on the lower McKenzie river was one of these places. "Roll-On" Old Friend..