Linda Kay Carr

Feb. 23, 1943 – March 11, 2018

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TORRINGTON – Linda Kay Carr, 75, died March 11, 2018, at home in Torrington after losing her battle to cancer. She was surrounded by her children at the time of her death and was cared for by her daughter Jolene during her illness. 

She leaves behind her daughter Michelle Williams and four grandsons, Tyler, Ryan, Kyle and Bryce of Newcastle; daughter Patty Lambert and husband Jim and grandsons PJ and Todd and granddaughter Whitney of Glenrock; son Joe Carr and wife Amanda and grandson Jake of San Diego, Calif.; son Ted Carr and wife Angela, and grandsons Thomas and wife Aerial, Isaac, and Teddy, and granddaughters Chelsae, Alexandra and Tenisha, all of of Torrington; son Rick Carr and wife Jennifer and grandson Patrick and granddaughter Mia of Lingle; daughter Jolene Bergeson and granddaughters Kaylin and Ashlin of Torrington. She also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren, Ricky, Veah, Roman, Kaydance, Erica, Natalie, and Rylan. 

She was preceded in death by her spouse Donald Carr in 2013, her son Tommy Carr in 1973 at the age of 8, a brother Norman, and her parents, Hap and Doris Stott. 

Linda was born Feb. 23, 1943, in Scottsbluff, Neb. She moved to Newcastle with her parents, brother Norman, and sister Nancy, where she attended school. On Dec. 26, 1960, she married Donald Carr and they moved to the family ranch on Beaver Creek until 1973. They moved to Guernsey in 1978 and managed the Miner’s Bar in Hartville. In 1988 they moved to Lingle and were employed by Holly Sugar in Torrington. After retiring they moved to St George, Utah. 

Linda was a member of several quilting clubs, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post in Torrington and the Elks Lodge in St George. 

She had a very positive outlook on life and a passion for sewing and making beautiful quilts for her family and friends. 

A private memorial will be held at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle. 

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to Prairie Haven Hospice at 2 W. 42nd Street #2300 Scottsbluff, NE 69361.