Elnor Louise Carter Johnson, age 92, of Miles City formerly of Helena died peacefully at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City on March 5, 2024.
Elnor was born September 20, 1931, in Lewistown, Montana to Grace (Zwolle) and Dan Carter. Her father farmed land in Christina, north of Lewistown. Elnor’s older brother, Richard, younger sister, Betty, and brother Curtis were all born in Lewistown.
In 1941, the family moved to Kinsey, Montana where her father purchased a farm as part of the Kinsey Project. She completed her elementary years at Kinsey School, then attended high school at Sacred Heart, graduating in 1949.
Elnor and Vic Taylor were married in 1950. Together, they had two sons, Ken in 1952 and Tim in 1955. Elnor and Vic divorced in 1965.
At that time, Elnor moved to Helena where she obtained employment at IBM. This job became her lifetime passion. She enjoyed her work there and made many great friends with co-workers.
While in Helena, Elnor met Herb Johnson and they were married in 1966. She and Herb along with his children, Lance and Stacey, spent many days exploring the various trails, fishing spots, and waterways around Helena. These were Elnor’s happiest times. Herb and Elnor divorced in 1983.
After Elnor’s retirement from IBM, she continued to live in Helena to be close to her mother and Tim’s children. In 2017, Elnor moved to Miles City to be closer to her son, Ken.
Elnor was preceded in death by her son Tim in 1993, her parents and brother Richard. She is survived by her son, Ken (Connie), sister Betty O’Brien, brothers Curtis and Gary Carter, daughter-in-law Rhonda Taylor, her six grandchildren: Katrina (Jeff) Hogue, Jacob Taylor, Justin Taylor, Callie (Treston) Vermandel, V.J. (Nicole) Taylor, and Cammie (Tyler) Paschall and 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, especially Michael Carter.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral in Helena.
In lieu of flowers, please memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral or a charity of one’s choice.
Nancy Sidor Mayer says
My dad (Joe Sidor) worked with Elnor at IBM for many years. Dad considered her to be a wonderful co-worker and friend (to both my parents). Condolences to the family.
Carol Dullum says
Elnor would get her hair done at JCpenney Salon where I worked. She was a very nice lady with a lot of class. She was very social. She didn’t have anything negative to say. Sorry for your loss. Prayers at this difficult time.