John Carpenter Obituary

John Arthur Carpenter, 88, of Sultan, WA went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2013. John was born on November 24, 1925 in Tonopah, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mable Welch Carpenter and Albert A. Carpenter; his sisters, Mable Luella, Beulah, Georga, Violet, Effie Vauneta, Norma, Mona, Armeta, Amanda; and his brothers, Paul Leslie, and Albert. John is survived by his loving wife of nearly 68 years, Nadine Carpenter; and his son, Gordon Carpenter and wife Dorothy; and daughter, Daylene Blizard and husband Bob. He was also a proud grandfather to Gavin and Katrina Rider, Karla and Gabe Boe, Mike and Ginger Carpenter, and Jacob Carpenter. He was happy to have met his great grandchildren, Kyle, Collin, DeLaney, Khloe, Gracie, Owen, Amelie, Charlie, Flynn and Ruby. John was a Navy Veteran, he worked at Boeing for several years, and then went on to retire from Dallas and Mavis Trucking in 1985. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Union. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. John spent his retirement years visiting with his family and friends and enjoying life with Nadine. John will be remembered as a wonderful Husband, a great Dad, an awesome Grandpa, a super loving great grandfather, and a good friend. He will be missed by all. At his request there will be no funeral services. Remembrances can be made to www.copdfoundation.org.

Published by The Herald (Everett) from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 2013.
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Uncle John I wish I could set with you again and listen to your memories of the old times again. I wish I would have recorded those wonderful tales. We love you Uncle John. May all of us who miss you remember the great things you have done

Ted and Kathleen Cox

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December 8, 2019

UNCLE JOHN!! OH HEAVENS NOW A GREATER PLACE!! LOVE LOVE KISS KISS, YOUR NEICE, TORI(FLORENCE OR. ALONG W/ CHILDREN SASCHA-JOEY- & ANNASTASIA give my dad a love for me<3

victoria looney

January 12, 2014

Dear John,
On your journey home I will light this cradle in memorie to you.
you will be missed so dearly.The world has lost a wounderful man
your stories will last a lifetime
R.I.P

Elisabeth

December 17, 2013

Uncle John was a sweet kind man who we loved very much. He will be very missed.
Michael and Bettye Rollins

December 15, 2013

I will miss a very kind and generous man and neighbor. Nadine, please know that I think of you often.

Carol Stoddard

December 14, 2013

Uncle John, the world was a better place with you in it, spreading your love and kindness everywhere you went. You will always live in our hearts and prayers

Shellie Hales

December 14, 2013

Uncle John, You were my very favorite Great Uncle. I loved you so much. Nobody told a story like you did. Nobody had a bigger heart than you did. God bless you in heaven.

Tracey Sylvester

December 14, 2013

Uncle John you will be missed. We loved your stories and all the help with remembering our Grandparents. We loved tou.

Ted Cox

December 13, 2013

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