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Lulu Carpenter

Harry Robert Carpenter, Jr.

August 16, 1920 - October 30, 2019

We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Harry Robert Carpenter, Jr.. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.

OBITUARY
Dad loved his wife, 9 children, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and all of his extended family.  He also treasured his friends, old and new. He was an extraordinary man, who could be very thoughtful and quiet, or very gregarious, with a booming laugh.  He wrote several books and read voraciously.  He loved to study and learn.He had a long life - 99 years, and was learning and growing until the end. He dreamed of seeing his wife...  see more
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  • Stéphanie Riès
    I will always remember Harry very fondly. I remember he used to call my Mom "mon petit chou" and make beef burgundy for us each time we would visit. His laugh was so comforting to hear, as was his voice. He always made us feel so welcomed. We...  more
  • Lulu Carpenter
    Harry Carpenter - A Road Less Traveled



    Harry was a loving father, friend and husband. He also was a WW2 Army Air Corps pilot, federal investigator, poet, writer, Champion of Justice, and storyteller.

    He lovingly cared for our mom, Eileen, while...  more
  • Lulu Carpenter
    Lulu Carpenter added 1 photo(s) to the memorial Harry Robert Carpenter, Jr.: