Carter Wyckoff Howell Jr., 75 years old, unexpectedly passed away on January 7, 2023, at his home in Ocean City, Maryland. Carter was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was the son of the late Dr. Carter W. Howell and Elizabeth (Rukstad) Howell.

Growing up in Minnesota, Carter began playing hockey at a early age. With his large frame and determination, he eventually played defense for the University of Minnesota Golden Gofers.

After college and serving his country during the Vietnam War, Carter’s first sight of the Tetons tapped his sense of adventure and drew him westward. He lived and worked throughout the Rockies in places like Jackson, Aspen, Breckenridge and Crested Butte. But it was Steamboat, Colorado, where he decided to raise his family, passing on his love for the mountains. Besides skiing, he enjoyed climbing, hunting, ranching, horses, working cattle roundups and rodeos.

Carter’s career in property management and real estate took him to the east coast where he helped develop a new town center in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. Finally, having tolerated too much snow, he migrated to the Florida Keys, where he embraced his passions for boating, fishing, mapping, and diving. That is where he met his wife of 22 years, Robin, and eventually moved to Ocean City, where he practiced real estate and was a commercial boat captain.

Carter was a man of few words, a keen wit and a dry sense of humor. He was a true cowboy, on and off the water. His sense of adventure and willingness to try new activities in each new location was unparalleled. A true constant was his love for Golden Retrievers and a beautiful sunset.

Carter is survived by his wife Robin Yates; son Coby Howell and wife Mia of Hood River, Oregon; daughter Katie Keller and husband Steve of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; sister Dr. Libby Howell and niece Ashley Chatfield of Chandler, Arizona; grandchildren Annika and Tyler Howell and Gracey and Hattie Keller; and of course his faithful companion, Wilson. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister, Sam and Suzanne Howell.

The family is grateful for the overwhelming support of local neighbors and friends. A celebration of Carter’s life will be held at their home when the days grow longer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ducks Unlimited Memorial Contribution, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120 or National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.