Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1924
DIED
2017
FUNERAL HOME
Betty Carpenter Obituary
October 19, 1924 - May 11, 2017
SOUTH BEND - Betty Faye Carpenter, 92, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Betty was born on October 19, 1924 in South Bend in the home of her parents, Reginald and Pearl (Ferris) Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Williams and sister, Ila Sumption.
On October 19, 1947, in South Bend she married Donald E. Carpenter; he preceded her in death on May 29, 2001; they were together 53 years. Surviving are her daughter, Linda (Stephen) Berger of South Bend; sons, David (Diana) Carpenter of Plainfield, IN and Douglas Carpenter (Julie) of South Bend; grandchildren, Stephanie (Eric) Switzer, Stephen (Susan) Berger Jr., Stacie (Nathaniel) Overmyer, Michael (Faith) Carpenter, Danielle Carpenter and Blake Carpenter; and great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel and Reed Switzer, Cody, Wyatt and Madilyn Berger, Megan and Morgan Overmyer and Gabriel, Ruth and Eliza Carpenter.
Betty was a 1943 Graduate of Central High School where she enjoyed swimming and choir, and was a member of Penn South Auxiliary Club. She worked in her father's florist shop, Williams the Florist, for 12 years. Betty was an active member of Coalbush United Methodist Church for over 50 years, taking care of funeral dinners, and knitted hats and mittens for the Salvation Army. She was South Bend Central Class of ‘43 reunion chairperson and a member of the reunion committee for many years. She lived in the house she was born in until she married Don and they built their home together and lived there until her passing.
Her family and classmates referred to her as “Boo”. She enjoyed the many vacations that she and her best friend, Mary Lou spent, earning them the nickname “Thelma and Louise”. Betty's motto was to, “Nice People to Death”.
Betty worked many long hours researching her family's history.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation two hours prior, in Coalbush United Methodist Church, Mishawaka. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend. Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka has been entrusted with handling the final arrangements.
The family would like to send a heartfelt Thank you to everyone at Memorial Hospital in South Bend for the awesome care they provided to Betty.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Coalbush United Methodist Church, 15977 Jackson Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46544; or Pet Refuge Inc., 4626 Burnett Dr., South Bend, Indiana 46614.
To leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Betty Carpenter
Sponsored by Hahn Funeral Home.
2 Entries
Sharon Norton
May 24, 2017
On behalf of the Bereavement Committee at St. Matthews Cathedral I would like to extend our heartfelt sorrow for the lose of your Mother. We have you in our prayers.
Your Mother now rests in the arms of our Lord.
Norman Chadwick
May 13, 2017
Dear Julie, Doug, Blake and all your family, i was fortunate to know Betty and will never forget her kindness, good nature, strength and beauty! I feel your loss and will try to share it so as to lessen your pain and sadness. As she wanted, she's with Don and Baby now, and they are so happy! God Bless her and all of you!
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Betty Carpenter's name
Memorial Events
for Betty Carpenter
How to support Betty's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Betty Carpenter's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
