FamilySearch Support Missionary

Renee N. Carter, Software patent, MS in Computer Science, BS in FSN

I was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and raised in a small farming town in central Utah. When I was 11, I was diagnosed with a deterioration of the retina. I gradually lost my vision over the next 35 years. A spiritual experience I had at Girl’s camp helped me know this is part of my earthly test.

I went to elementary school in Leamington, Utah and attended junior high at the Utah School for the Blind where I learned Braille. I graduated from Delta High as Salutatorian and from BYU in with a BS in Food Science and Nutrition. I served a mission in Washington D.C i. I became a certified medical transcriptionist and worked at several hospitals for the next five years. While at the BYU Health Center, I received my MS degree in Computer Science. I worked as a software engineer for the next 30 years and received a software patent.

Music has always been an important part of my life. I took piano lessons and learned to play by ear and compose music at a young age. I have served as the Primary and Relief Society pianist multiple times and love accompanying others. I am currently the Ward Music chairman. I have released 4 instrumental CDs and a children’s CD with original compositions.

I married the love of my life, Mike Carter We live in Mesa, Arizona. I was unable to have any children, but helped Mike raise his 3 young daughters. These were busy, challenging years.

We started working on our family history in earnest in 2002 & have performed research and ordinances for many of our ancestors. I was called as a FamilySearch support missionary and am still serving. I have a strong testimony of the importance of family history work.

My goals for the future include spending time with my family, serving others, continuing family history work, and composing/arranging new music. Most important, I want to live the covenant path and pray that my family can be together forever.