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Helen Carpenter Obituary
Bountiful, UT-Helen Walker Bush Carpenter, 78, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2014.
She was born October 23, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Amos and Lily Walker Bush. She attended LDS Business College and was employed at Deseret Federal, had a home bookkeeping business, and worked at LDS Hospital as a nursing administration secretary for 25 years. On September 25, 1959, she married Alma LeGrand Carpenter in the Salt Lake Temple. A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Helen served as a Sunday School secretary for 36 years.
Helen enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, attending plays, fine dining, Jazz games, camping, scrapbooking and crocheting. She made Afghans for all of her posterity. She had an infectious laugh and delighted in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and new great-granddaughter.
She is survived by her children, Kristin (J.D.) Adams, Sharon (Craig) Homewood, Angela Eldredge, Philip (Janelle) Carpenter, Gregory Carpenter, ten grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Alma.
Helen and her family would like to thank the North Canyon Care Center staff, residents (go Ring-a-Lings!), and branch members for their loving care, friendship, and kindness towards her. She felt very loved and grew so much while there.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the Ensign Stake Center, 135 North 'A' Street in Salt Lake City, Utah
Friends and family may call Thursday evening at Deseret Memorial Mortuary, 36 East 700 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, from 6:00-8:00 PM or Friday morning at the Church from 10:00-10:45 AM. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.deseretmortuary.com. Funeral Directors: Deseret Mortuary.
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Richard W Young
July 18, 2014
Dear Helen and family, . How I cherish our experiences together as members of the Ensign Ward, you, Maureen and others. Carolyn. Your reunion with your sainted Mother and Father,and to be reunited with Al seem to make the journey a pleasant one. Love
July 17, 2014
Helen and Al were dear friends of my brother Dug and his wife JoAnn Grimes since 1960 when "the girls" worked together at Deseret Federal. Please accept our sincere sympathy at the loss of your dear Helen. She was a joy to visit..always smiling and upbeat! Our family looks forward to continuing our association with Helen and Al beyond the veil. With love, Rich and Linda Grimes
Pam Matthews
July 17, 2014
OMG her smile and twinkling eyes are what will be sorely missed....She was my 'workmom'....and was a mother hen to many at LDSH....She could take my scribbles and turn them into a work of art...Feeling sad... xoxo
Owen Smoot
July 16, 2014
My condolences to the Carpenter family. For many years it was a pleasure to associate with your family in the Ensign 1st Ward. and with Helen at the LDS Hospital. May you feel peace and comfort at this time because of the Lord's plan of happiness and our knowledge of the Gospel. I apologize for not coming to the viewing or funeral, but my health has limited me much more than I would desire.
July 16, 2014
Helen spread joy and good in all that she did and said. She was/is a delightful friend who lived valiantly and positively. Please know that I loved her and valued her friendship. She was kind, loving, cheerful and positive. All who knew her will miss her.
When we went to lunch she would almost always order liver. I'll never forget her.
Joan Kasteler
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