Dixie Carpenter

May 10, 1936 - February 17, 2023 Vista Dixie Juanita Carpenter (nee Thayer) was born on May 10, 1936 in Fillmore, Ventura County, California. A 4th generation Californian, she met Daniel Carpenter and married on Dec. 22, 1955. When Dan was recruited into the Army for the Korean War, Dixie joined the Women's Army Corp to fulfill her obligation to her country. Mrs. Carpenter raised four children: Stacey C. Carpenter Al-Ghawas, Stephen H. Carpenter, William (Bill) B. Carpenter and Phillip B. Carpenter. She is also a grandmother to Saad, Layla and Khaled Al-Ghawas and a great-grandmother to Luay and Meshal. Dixie was an active education rights advocate in the Manhattan Beach community. She served on various committees related to school curriculum and even campaigned for a council position on the school board. She was an avid volunteer for educational and sports groups in the community. In 2005, Dixie and Dan moved to Vista California to enjoy their retirement years near their sons Stephen and Bill. She was an active member of the neighborhood and spent her energy creating a beautiful garden for all to enjoy. Dixie passed away on February 17, 2023 in Vista. She will be laid to rest at Miramar National Cemetery on March 7th at 10:15am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to The White Helmets to provide aid to the Syrian Earthquake victims be made in her name. Please contact StaceyQ8@gmail.com with any queries.