Dr. GARY G. CARPENTER

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GARY CARPENTER Obituary

CARPENTER DR. GARY G. 94, of Lansdale, died Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Flint) Carpenter. Born August 25, 1929 in San Francisco, he was a son of the late Arthur and Elsa (Von Springer) Carpenter. Dr. Carpenter worked as a pediatric endocrinologist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for more than fifty years. He was an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Jefferson Medical College where he enjoyed teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in addition to his patient care responsibilities. Gary had many hobbies, including rowing, kayaking, bicycling, and flying sailplanes with the Flying Dutchmen. He also enjoyed painting and music, especially jazz, and he played numerous instruments, including piano, vibraphone, ukulele, accordion, mandolin, and the melodica. He especially loved playing jazz at Ristorante Toscano in Lansdale for many years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Jeb Stuart Carpenter of Melbourne Beach, FL, and Quincy Anne Carpenter (Shane Campbell) of Swarthmore; three grandchildren, Kyrié Sue Dean (Zachary), Clara Everley Campbell, and Alden Anna Campbell; and a great-granddaughter, Finley Alice Dean. Funeral Services will be held privately in Washington Memorial Chapel, King of Prussia. Details for a public memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by the HUFF & LAKJER FUNERAL HOME, Lansdale. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Dr. Carpenter's memory to the Case-based Learning Program at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 125 S. 9th Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Please make checks payable to "Sidney Kimmel Medical College" and include "Dr. Carpenter: Case-based Learning" in memo line.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Mar. 12, 2024.

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Bob Doll

April 10, 2024

May I extend my deepest condolences to Gary's family. I had the pleasure of re-engaging with Gary when he would come up from Lansdale on Thursdays to see his patients in our offices in Center Valley. Also got to hear him play the piano at Toscano's restaurant. He was a sparkling physician, educator and musician.

Edward Ruby

March 31, 2024

So sorry to learn of Gary´s passing. I first remember him as a young outstanding teacher when I was a third year medical student at Jefferson. Then , over the years as a colleague in Endocrinology and he still taught all of us Endocrinologists in Internal Medicine about interesting cases from Pediatric Endocrinology. We all knew that he was a fabulous artist and instead of describing his patients in writing, he would frequently draw them and present them in that way.
He was truly a unique wonderful person with many many talents. He will be missed by all of us who knew him.

Fuzzy Fendrick

March 14, 2024

My deepest sympathy to Evy and all of Gary's family. I had the pleasure and honor to work with him at Jefferson for many years. He was a fabulous teacher, pediatrician, and human being.His easy going manner always made it a great pleasure to be in his presence. One of his paintings has always been on our walls for more than 40 years.. I wish I knew he was playing in a band - I would have loved to cross the river to see and hear him. He was loved by generations of students and will be greatly missed.

Michael Guinn

March 13, 2024

In 1983 I had an exhibition of paintings that I had recently done on a trip to the Greek island of Paros. The exhibition was held in the Jefferson Commons building. Dr Carpenter bought two landscape paintings of fields near the house that I lived in. I really appreciated that support. He had a good "eye".

Fred and Diane Klotz

March 12, 2024

Evelyn & Quincy: Fred and I were so sorry to hear of Gary´s passing. Although it has been many years since we were neighbors, we have such fond memories of our frequent get-togethers. Gary was indeed a brilliant and talented physician. Countless children´s lives were made better from his care and expertise.

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