Sherman Carter ’47

During World War II, Carter was in the V-12 program at Brown. He went on to serve in the Pacific theater and arrived for the first time on the Princeton campus in 1947, graduating in 1950 with a degree in electrical engineering.

He married Lois Mayhew in 1953. They lived throughout the years in Denver, where Carter worked for 36 years for the Public Service Company of Colorado — notably as a troubleshooter and problem-solver.

Carter loved the Rocky Mountains, where he hiked, camped, hunted, fished, and enjoyed whitewater rafting. In 1960 he qualified as a National Ski Patrolman for the Winter Olympics — a high honor only bestowed on those who are truly proficient.

Like many ’47 families, Carter and Lois loved travel and they enthusiastically visited Asia, Australia, Europe, and much of the United States. They also enjoyed a wonderful family of four children (and their spouses) and seven grandchildren.

Carter inherited a deep affection for Old Nassau from his dad (Class of 1913), and he took great pride in celebrating his Princeton education.

He died Sept. 10, 2009. We send our sympathy and warm wishes to Lois and their family.