Kathleen Ann Carter was born on February 20, 1954 in Reno Nevada and grew up in Bakersfield. She attended Stine School, Thompson Jr. High, West High School where she played clarinet in the marching band. Kathy also enjoyed playing piano. Her college years were spent at San Diego State University, and Cal State Bakersfield where she received her teaching credential. She taught at Blair Special Education Learning Center, McKinley Elementary School, Anchorage Alaska School District, and Sierra Middle School. Kathy was Bigger Than Life and exuded happiness everywhere she went. Her smile and laughter was contagious! An Adventurer, Welder, Teacher, Loving Daughter, Everyone's favorite sister, Friend to everyone she encountered! An amazing athlete, she loved water skiing, camping, traveling in her R.V., riding her motorcycle, and above all, loved kayaking!Kathy spent most of her time in Morro Bay the past ten years and became a full time resident the past four years. She always considered Morro Bay her home.She is survived by her parents William and Jean Carter, her five siblings, Rick Carter, Dave Carter, Karen Carter Rae, Sandy Carter Fisher, and Susie Carter Lampe, fourteen nieces and nephews, and fourteen grand nieces and nephews. Kathy's strength and passion for life was a source of inspiration and Hope to hundreds of people. She is now in the arms of the Lord.Donations to Along Comes Hope, in lieu of flowers, will give children battling cancer Hope and comfort. Donations can be mailed to 3940-7 Broad Street #344, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or made online at www.AlongComesHope.comKathy's Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at Morro Bay Golf Club, 201 State Park Rd. Morro Bay, on, Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2:00 pm.