Traverse City, Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY — Dorothy Jean Carpenter, 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Dorothy was born on Dec. 17, 1939, to Edmund and Bernice (Garthe) Peters in Northport. On Sept. 17, 1960, she married Terry Carpenter. They just celebrated their 46th anniversary, and it was many years of happy memories and good times.
Dorothy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She spent most of her married life as a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. She was a devoted mom, grandma and great-grandma.
The Carpenter family spent 20 years in Gaylord and the remainder in the Traverse City area.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Terry; daughter, Cynthia Steele of Traverse City; four sons, Brian (Robin) Carpenter of Traverse City, Stewart (Colleen) Carpenter of Hawaii, currently serving with the U.S. Navy, David (Ulli) and Jeffery (Danica); and one stepson, Dale Carpenter, all of Traverse City. She had 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Doerr of Traverse City and Mary (James) Proctor of Arizona; four brothers, John (Charlene) Peters of Washington, Richard (Patricia) Peters of Illinois, Wilfred (Anne) Peters of Oregon, and Peter (Joanie) Peters of Washington.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws, Art and Iris Carpenter; brother-in-law, Edward Carpenter; and son-in-law, Mark Steele.
Visitation for Dorothy will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. There will be no visitation on Sunday. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Traverse City on Monday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Robert Zagore officiating. Burial will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations maybe directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Munson Hospice.
Funeral arrangements will be handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
Uncle Terry, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always cherish the time that I was able to spend with Aunt Dorothy this past summer when you came to visit. Even after all the years it had been since I had seen her, I still remembered her smile, laugh and her love for her family. I know that she is missed by many. Love, Your Niece, Wendy L. Cave
Wendy Cave
December 21, 2006 | Bremerton, WA
Terry and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever
Cousin Jack Carpenter
December 16, 2006 | Evergreen, CO
Terry,
Our deepest sympathy and condolence to you and your family.
Ed and Bev Merchant
December 15, 2006 | Traverse City, MI
Betty,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Michael & Lori Beckwith
December 15, 2006 | Traverse City, MI
Bixby Family:
Ken and I drove for the Traverse City Public Schools, the buses, and I enjoyed knowing and working alongside Ken. I send my sincere
sympathy to you and your family.
Jackolyn Brundige (formerly Hill)
December 15, 2006 | Hastings, MI
Sharon and Dick(Hill)
Though we no longer share family, I do send my sincere sympathy to you during this time of sadness.
"Aunt" Jackie
Jackolyn Brundige
December 15, 2006 | MI
Terry: Please accept our condolences. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Dan & Lil (Adler) Ostendorf
December 15, 2006 | Mason, OH
Dear Terry and Children,
We are so sorry for you loss.
Accept our condolences.
Gale and Ann Schaub
Gale & Ann Schaub
December 15, 2006 | Umatilla, FL
One thing I will never forget was her laugh. My thoughts are with you.
Karen & Sam Leafblad (Peters)
December 15, 2006 | Lake Villa, IL
