Chester Carpenter
Chester Carpenter
Chester Carpenter

Obituary of Chester Carpenter

Chester Andrew Carpenter "Chet" 96 year old resident of Eagle, Idaho passed peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, August 29, 2011. Chester was born on December 23, 1914 in New Plymouth, Idaho to parents James and Irene Carpenter, he was one of 11 children. Chet married Roberta Sheppard on March 29, 1945 in Boise, Idaho. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in World War II 1941-1945. He worked as a banker for 25 years. Chet is survived by Children: Linda (David) Cox and Chester "Sonny" (Renee) Carpenter; 6 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren; Brothers: James "Jiggs" Carpenter, Don (Iris) Carpenter, and Bill (Barbara) Carpenter; Sisters: Evelyn Peterman and Mary (Jim) Cook. Chet is preceded in death by his parents, wife Roberta Carpenter, Son Robert Carpenter, Sister Clara (Cyril) VanDriesche, Brother Russell (Charlotte) Carpenter, Sister Dorothy (James) Bradley, Brother Francis (Berlene) Carpenter, Sister Elanor Carpenter, Sister in law Viola Carpenter, Brother in law Don Peterman. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, 9-6-11 at 6 pm followed by Rosary at 7 pm at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 6300 N. Meridian Rd., Meridian, ID 83646. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, 9-7-11 at 10:30 am at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, followed by graveside service at Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Arrangements are under the direction of Summers Funeral Home.
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