Foustina Carter Buckel Obituary (1930 - 2009)

Foustina was born on July 2, 1930 in Pikeville, KY. She is the youngest of 4 children born to Sherman and Myrtle Rich Carter. She married Edward Louis Buckel in 1956, later divorced. She was an outstanding, dedicated nurse, and hospital supervisor for 41 years in Louisville, KY. She moved to Midvale, UT in 1999 to be closer to her family. Her life was spent in the service of others, serving as Relief Society President, Full Time Nurse Missionary in Argentina, Temple Worker, Primary Teacher, and numerous years as a Red Cross volunteer. After 79 delightful years, she was called home due to pulmonary-hypertension on Sat. Aug. 15th. Foustina made her family and many friends the center of her life, always finding ways to assist and brighten their days. Her warm personality, cheery smile, and vivacious laugh will always be remembered. She is survived by her brother Virgil Carter, her 3 children Janene Griffin (DeLoy), Eddie Buckel (Beth), and Vicki Afemata (Loa), 12 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 21st at 12:00 noon at Jenkins Soffe Funeral Chapel 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy.(10600 S) South Jordan, UT. Viewings held Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the same location, and 1 hour prior to the service. Interment at South Jordan City Cemetery. The family expresses special thanks to the staff of Comfort Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the LDS Missionary Fund 50 E. North Temple SLC, UT 84150.