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1931 - 2011
 Richard Lloyd Carpenter, age 80 of Greenville, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus In Grand Rapids. He was born March 23, 1931, the son of Clarence and Nina French Carpenter in Howell, Michigan. He was a veteran of the US Marines, serving in Korea, and was a Sales manager for an Insurance Company for many years prior to coming to Greenville. There he joined the staff at Don's Trading Post, becoming the owner. He was a member of the Lion's Club for over 40 years, serving as president both in the Marne and Greenville clubs. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Greenville and was a lay speaker for the church. He was a real estate agent working for Greenridge Realty and was an honorary member of the Montcalm Association of Realtors. Dick served as a youth group leader and he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was proud of his family and loved them very much. He and his wife Janet E. Ward Carpenter were married in Howell on October 20, 1951 and had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife, Janet; daughter Christi (John) Ritter; son, Brian (friend Karen Root); grandchildren, Mitchell Stressman, Sarah (Brandyn) Dickinson, and Joshua Carpenter, great-grandchildren, Parker Rickert, William Dickinson, and Wyatt Dickinson; brother, Gerald Carpenter; brother-in-law Roger (Margery) Ward; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be on Monday November 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Greenville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Charnley officiating. Inurnment will be in the church columbarium. Visitation will be on Sunday at Hurst Funeral Home from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and Monday from 10:00 to 11:00 prior to the service at church. Memorial contributions may be given to the Building fund at the First United Methodist Church 204 W. Cass St. Greenville MI 48838. |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Roy Stearns
Tuesday November 22, 2011 at
2:23 PM
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Janet and Chris
Very sorry for your loss. Dick was always a fine person of integrity and honesty to look up to. I alway cherrished him as a great example of what a realtor/ good person should be. Sorry we were out of town during your lose.
Please accept our condolences and hope you both continue to heal from his absence.
Roy and Andrea Stearns
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Larry & Susan Anstett
Tuesday November 8, 2011 at
9:20 AM
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Chris, John, & family,
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Your father was a wonderful man and we enjoyed doing business with him over the years. He must have made wonderful memories and touched many lives. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Monday November 7, 2011 at
8:42 AM
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Judie Wabeke
Sunday November 6, 2011 at
11:06 PM
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Dear Jan, Chris & John & Family, Dick was in the Confirmation mentoring class last year with me and the 7-8th gr. youth. He always had words of wisdom to add to whatever subject, we were discussing. He had great common sense and could identify and answer questions from youth and adults, with no problem. It was good getting to know him and he will be missed!! Blessings to the family and know he is now in heaven with Jesus, in glory!!
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Debbie Dyer
Sunday November 6, 2011 at
7:47 PM
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Chris and Janet I am so very sorry. I just talked to him and Janet about a week ago in Walmart and had such a nice little chat. He was a very nice man and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Chris you were the apple of his eye!
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Mike Krum
Sunday November 6, 2011 at
10:07 AM
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I had the good opportunity to meet Dick through the real estate business. Having been in the business for over 33 years and a Broker with up to 60 agents and 3 offices at one point, I have met and seen many kinds of people, some honest and some not so honest. Dick was absolutely at the top of the field. His honesty and credibility were unquestionable and I would have liked to have had an office full of Dick Carpenter's. He always had a kind word and more than likely a joke to tell. He was one of those good persons that would light up a room when he entered. I always had a good opinion of Dick and then I found out that he was a Marine to boot....they just do not come any better than that. Dick, you will be missed by those who knew you well and by those that only had interaction with you once in a while. You have touched many lives in a positive way and have lived an honorable life, please rest in peace.
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Kenward Family
Sunday November 6, 2011 at
8:29 AM
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Dear Mrs. Carpenter - our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Mr. Carpenter took such good care of us during the selling of our home on Cass/Lincoln. Thinking of your family.
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Steve Butterworth
Saturday November 5, 2011 at
5:52 PM
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Chris and family, I'm so sorry to here of the loss of your dad and husband. I know I only knew him for a few years but I found him to be a very special person.
I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Tammy & Randy Kirshman
Friday November 4, 2011 at
9:08 PM
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Chris we are very sad to hear the news of your dad. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers.
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Ed & Joyce Finch
Friday November 4, 2011 at
6:28 PM
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We are saddened to learn of Dick's passing and extend our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
God bless,
Ed & Joyce
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Cora Rogers Oesterle
Friday November 4, 2011 at
6:00 PM
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Dear Janet: Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family in Dick's death. I can remember Dick since I was in early Elementary school. He went all through the school years together with myself and a few others and I lived only a few blocks away from his family in the 30's. I remember his little brother Jerry and other neighbors around that time. Take care. Love, Cora Rogers Oesterle
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Michelle Wise Yager
Friday November 4, 2011 at
3:51 PM
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I was saddened to hear of Dick's passing. I lived down the bottom of the hill from the Carpenters on the corner of Luray and Grove. I always remember how nice Dick kept his yard. He was so much fun to talk to! He was so helpful when my husband and I were just starting out looking for our first home. He even set up an appointment for us with a wonderful mortgage rep. My mom also purchased furniture from the store through the years because of the wonderful service his store gave. I will be thinking and praying for all of you during this difficult time.
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David & Lorri McGowan
Friday November 4, 2011 at
1:40 PM
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Dear Jan, Chris and families,
We are praying for all of you at this most difficult time. Dick was the epitome of a "Gentleman".
His warmth, sincerety and good humor will never be forgotten. He was an all around great guy and we are privileged to call him a friend. May God comfort you in the days ahead. David and Lorri
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Gary & Julie Sirrine
Friday November 4, 2011 at
11:07 AM
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Dear Janet and Christi and family, So sorry to hear about Dicks passing. He was a pleasure to work with, his honesty, willingness to help others and wonderful sense of humor were hard to beat. He always talked about his wonderful wife, children and grandchildren. His love of his God was very apparent; he led his life by example for all of us to follow. We will miss you Richard - Semper Fidelis Marine Gary and Julie
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Mike & Shirley Harris
Friday November 4, 2011 at
10:20 AM
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Jan, we are so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We remember his great smile and humor. Loved his fishing stories. Condolence's to the whole family. Our prayer's and thought's are with you.
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