Warrick Livingston Carter

1942 - 2017

Warrick Livingston Carter obituary, 1942-2017, Sanford, FL

BORN

1942

DIED

2017

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Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel & Oaklawn Cemetery

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Sanford, Florida

Warrick Carter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 17, 2017.

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October 7, 2017

Friend

Amelia Prince

Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. May God comfort you with His love and His tears as He knows and shares our pain. Amelia ,Carlas ,Curtis11

October 6, 2017

So sorry to hear the passing of Warrick.He was an amazing human.He will be missed.My condolence to the Carter Family

Blanche White PF IL.

September 8, 2017

Jackie Lee

Dear Laurel, something made me think of you and Warrick today and when I typed your names in on Google I found Warrick's obituary! I am SO sorry to hear of his passing. You both were so special to me and Bill during the wonderful IAJE years. Many great memories. I live in Port Orange, very near Sanford and would love to see you again after all these years. Again, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Love, Jackie Lee ([email protected])

August 11, 2017

Alma Vinyard

Warrick was the brother I never had. He was a kind and gentle soul. I will miss him.


Alma Walker Vinyard

July 28, 2017

Friend

Bethe Hagens

Dear Carter family - Likely none of you know me, but I wanted you to know that I feel as if a light has gone out in my world hearing of Warrick's passing. He and I, and Dan Youngdahl and Richard McCreary, all became friends as early faculty hires at Governors State in 1972. We were all so young and thinking we could make the changes that were in the air. For all of us, Warrick was something of a miracle--creating a phenomenal jazz band of "transfer students" from south Chicago whose playing was beyond belief. He even brought Wynton Marsalis to campus! Occasionally I played with the band when he needed a violinist--and I especially remember the beautiful piece for Keisha Z. He was such a kind and generous man. Inevitably we lost touch, and I am just so very sad that he has passed. Sending love to all of you.

July 25, 2017

Coworker

Stephany Tiernan

To the Carter family,

I was very sad to hear of Warrick's passing, as I was hoping I would get to see him again someday. He made a giant impact on my life and the lives of many at Berklee College of Music. He was a great leader and a man with integrity and dedication to his work. He understood what it meant to be a musician and had a deep respect for the faculty and chairs here at the school. His life was a life well-lived and I will always feel grateful for the support he gave me as a chair in the piano department and I loved him for it! I am sorry for your loss but happy that he was in my life!

July 24, 2017

LaShera Moore

To the Carter family,

After learning about the passing of Dr. Warwick Carter, it was very sad and utterly shocking. I was glad to have known him from a student to an alumna. The work he has done for Columbia College Chicago was inspiring and admirable. And I was gracious enough have known him, as a talented drummer. I found that out during the 10th mark of his anniversary; as the president of the School and had the pleasure of sharing the stage with him as a student. His legacy will live on through the entire Columbia College Community, who had the pleasure of working with him under his leadership. I will keep the entire family in prayer and thank you for sharing him with us. He will be greatly missed! Rest in Power Dr. Carter!

July 23, 2017

Fernando Jones

Mrs. Carter,

Brother Dr. Carter was there for me as an instructor at Columbia, and I am here for you and your family, respectfully, now that he has entered Chapter Invisible.

Calvin Chatman is my Chapter Brother. If ever I can be of service let either of us know.


One Moment
From Fernando Jones to The Carter Family

In one moment --
A moment
... of bravery,
A moment
... of vision,
A moment that would eventually change the view
Of a school marked by some
As a second, third, or fourth choice
Became a coveted first choice by many.

For in that collection
Of "one" moments
A brave man,
[A] visionary,
A learned man, musician . . .
A Kappa Man . . .
Made achievement standard practice
As faculty, staff and student, collectively,
"Lived" what they "Loved".

July 22, 2017

Kareem Jones

July 22, 2017

Mitch Haupers

Dear Laurel,

I am shocked and saddened to hear the news Warrick's passing. I've had a photo of us together hanging on my wall at school for over 20 years now. As you may recall, Warrick hired me at Berklee and supported my conversion to full-time. He was the warmest and gentlest soul, who cared deeply for others. I am forever in his debt. He encouraged my attendance and funded my travel to the Foundation for Human Potential symposia in Chicago. The relationships developed there changed my teaching career profoundly. The interdisciplinary dialogue at FHP served as the impetus for the Committee for Music Perception and Cognition Studies at Berklee, which in turn laid the groundwork for the direction of our Berklee Teachers on Teaching annual gathering.

Warrick and I also stayed in touch when he was appointed as President of Columbia in my hometown of Chicago. The last time we spoke, he was advising my nieces and nephews in support of their application to Columbia as students. He was forever supportive and remains as a most influential guide in my music education career. There are myriad reasons he is a part of The HistoryMakers...imagine all the personal stories like mine that show his generosity, vision and love added to the ones published there. His contribution to Music Education was vast and remarkable, thus his influence will be felt for generations to come. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your extended family.

Sending much love,
Mitch Haupers

July 21, 2017

Gillian Moore

My sincerest condolences to Laurel and extended family for the untimely loss of Dr. Carter who I will remember fondly.

July 21, 2017

Debbie Burton

Laurel, Keisha ,Lanny and Charles Jr.
You know my heart was broken when I heard Warrick had passed. We know God makes no mistakes . He is at peace with "Yak", Uncle Charlie and Lucian as well as the rest of our family. Just be at peace knowing that he lived a great life and he will forever live in all of our hearts

July 19, 2017

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Gloria Castillo

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Carter and family. Warrick was an esteemed member of the Chicago United CEO Council where his contributions added insight and action to our work. We were proud to honor him as one of our Business Leaders of Color in 2007. We are inspired by his legacy.

July 19, 2017

Thurston W. Coleman

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Carter and to Dr. Warrick L. Carter's family and friends. I knew both of you at Columbia College Chicago and it was a pleasure. I remember several conversations but my favorite was when I got employment with Jazz Legend Ramsey E. Lewis, Pianist/Composer and our long conversations about his bold and beautiful neckties, bowties and pocket squares. Remember, Mrs. Carter' remember all of the good times and we know that he is "absent from the body but he is present with the Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:8." Rest in the arms of Jesus, Dr. Carter and we will see each other on the other side.

Love you,

Thurston W. Coleman
Columbia College Chicago
Arts, Entertainment and Media Management - Class of 1995
and
The Office of Institutional Advancement

July 19, 2017

Carol Bryant

Dear Laurel,
I was so sad to hear of Warrick's passing. He was so kind to me, and indeed to all his colleagues, when I worked in Media Relations at Columbia College. My thoughts are with you.
Best,
Carol Bryant

July 19, 2017

Gwendolyn Carroll

Dear Laurel and family,
I share in your loss of dear Warrick who I always referred to as the "gentle giant". My fondest memories of his gentle and caring ways was when he made two different arrangements for my dear grandchildren to have a day at Disney when they were young. Serving as a former president of NASPAAM and now current secretary, he always made himself available to us, sometimes at moment's notice. Know that we in NASPAAM mourn his passing, too, and will always hold your family in our prayers.
Gwendolyn J. Carroll, Secretary/NASPAAM

July 18, 2017

Bruce Sheridan

My deepest condolences to Laurel and all of Dr. Carter's family. It was Warrick who by what he said in one quiet, personal conversation convinced me to come all the way to Chicago from New Zealand in 2001. Warrick understood and respected the importance of family, and was always gracious and generous to Toni, Arlo, and Leroy. The last time I saw him was in Fall 2016, and it was a relief to have a genuine conversation about young people's dreams.

Posted by Bruce Sheridan

July 18, 2017

Coworker

Theresa Kerr

Dear Mrs. Carter, I was so sad to hear this news. Dr. Carter was a wonderful mand who always made me feel like I was family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Theresa Kerr (Columbia College)

July 18, 2017

Coworker

Theresa Kerr

July 18, 2017

Robyn Martin

Mrs. Carter, I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Carters passing. It was an honor to attend Columbia while he was president as well as photograph so many events held at your home. My thoughts are with you and your family?

July 18, 2017

HELENA WILSON

DearLauren !
You have no idea how much I am thinking of you and Warren. You two mean a lot to mean and are in my heart forever
He was one of the more decent and caring person I had known.My thought and prayers are with you and him.RIP
Much love , Helena Wilson

July 18, 2017

Friend

Patricia Hahto

Warrick and I go back to the early seventies when he was on the faculty at the brand-new Governors State University and I was completing my bachelor's degree there. We both were selected to be a part of a GSU-sponsored USO tour of the Far East and spent one summer entertaining the troops in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Phillipines. Just before he retired, we had lunch and caught up. He spoke lovingly of his twin grandchildren - still the kind man I'd known so many years before. May he rest in peace.

July 17, 2017

Hideo Watanabe

Mrs. Carter,

I was deeply saddened at the loss of Dr. Carter.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hideo Watanabe
The Jikei Group of Colleges Japan

July 17, 2017

Mrs. Carter (Laurel),

Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear husband, I have so many wonderful memories of the 13 years he served as president of Columbia College Chicago. It was, indeed, special to serve as chair of the department of Science and Mathematics during his administration. He
Left a most memorable legacy that evidences his dedication and service to the institution. God bless you at this time of sorrow. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always.

Dr. Charles E. Cannon
Professor of Distinction-Chemistry
Chicago, IL

July 17, 2017

Coworker

Howard Schlossberg

No matter his mangement style or your degree of agreement therewith, he tried hard and his name is on my letter of tenure award, and I am forever grateful for that. RIP, Warrick. Condolences to your family.

July 17, 2017

Dear Laurel ,
I am not sure you remember me but I do remember meeting you at the Bay Tower Club in Boston. I was singing there that evening. I was a voice faculty member at Berklee , Warrick Carter was the Dean of Faculty.
I just retired this May from Berklee, moving back to my hometown of St. Louis..
I recall so many wonderful conversations with Dr.Carter.
He was responsible for me coming to Berklee College and latter he apponted me Chair of the Voice Department. I recently saw Warrick at the Jazz Conference in New Orleans.
We talked about many things including being retired!
What a wonderful musician, role model , educator and man.
I have the utmost respect for Warrick Carter.

I am so saddened by his passing as I know you must be. Please accept my sympathy . I also send my condolences to his daughter as well. Jan Shapiro

July 17, 2017

Laurel

Nancy and I were saddened to hear of Warwick's passing. I only wish your treasured time together in Florida had lasted far longer.

Chet and Nancy

July 17, 2017

Mark Brticevich

My heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

July 17, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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