Boyd Carpenter
October 01, 2008
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Boyd (Bud) David Carpenter, Jr., 65, born September 17, 1943, passed away on October 1, 2008 from complications of pneumonia and lung cancer. He was the 2nd of 8 children born to Boyd David Carpenter Sr. and Josephine Marie Greenwaldt Carpenter.
Over the years, Bud was a truck driver, car salesman, apartment, motel and mobile home park manager. Bud was an avid Jeff Gordon fan, loved to shoot darts, listen to country music and spoil his grandkids. He loved and was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Bud is survived by his wife, Joyce, his sons Billy (Nicky) Carpenter, Donnie Carpenter, and daughters Angela (Brian) Strum and Nicolle (Ben) Scott; grandchildren include Ashley Peercy, Andrew Scott, Xavier Carpenter, Brittany, Breanna & Alex Carpenter; four sisters including Vivian (Dean) Luthie, Darleen (Bud) Webber, Marlene (James) Kilts and Carla Bousman; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Larry and Rick and one sister, Charlene.
In honor of his request the body will be cremated and no services will be held. Special thanks to the paramedics and the doctors and nurses in the ICU at Lutheran Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens is handling arrangements.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
irene
10/13/2008
bubby you was a good guy irene
COE Driver
10/07/2008
Best wishes to Bud's family. I know he loved you Joyce and he was constantly talking about that grandaughter of his. He was a good guy and will be missed by many.
He definately knew how to give a guy a hard time, but that was one of things he was known for. If Bud wasn't giving you a hard time, then there must have been something wrong.
I really enjoyed driving truck with Bud, and I know there are a lot of other guys that did too. He will be missed.
COE Buddy
Ashley
10/08/2008
Grandpa,
Wow I never wanted this time to come and I never thought it would come this soon. I can just remember 2 weeks ago I was trying on my homecoming dress and all you could say was "where is the rest of it, did you leave it at thr store?" ha. that made me laugh :] You were the best grandpa anyone could ask for, and i will miss you more everyday. I know that part of the reason i am who i am is because of you. That is a good thing- you helped raise me after my dad died. You and grandma were pretty much there for me every day growing up. For the longest time i was your only grand kid and i got spoiled by you more then anybody I know. But now i realize its not about being spoiled or getting what i want it was about you being my grandpa and always being there for me. It didnt have to do with money or getting stuff from you- its about you just being my grandpa in general and loving me. I miss you so much and i dont know what I and everyone else is gonna do without you. Things will never be the same again because apart of my life is missing (my grandpa-my world). I knew this time would have to come but like i said i wish i couldve had alot more time with you. I wanted you to walk me down the aisle when i get married, i will not get that wish. I wanted you to be able to be happy that you got a great grand kid (not any time soon) but i wanted to be able to see the smile on your face. I know one day we will meet again.. and now i cant wait til that day i get to see you again.
I love you grandpa.
Your granddaughter-
Ashley.
Spook
10/06/2008
Hello Chum,
It's spook here, I guess I'm here to let you know we are going to take really good care of mom. I also know you will be watching down on Andy everyday as he grows to be the big boy you always said he would be.
I want to thank you for giving me a hard time as well as getting me out of a few bad situations too. You came to my rescue several times and I never really could find the right words to say, I guess thank you was all that you needed to hear.
It really was hard to loose you so suddenly but, I'm glad your no longer in pain.
We didn't get to spend enough time with you before you left us but, I'm glad for the time that we did have and the 16 wonderful years that you made my mother happy. I know she was never more happier then when she was with you.
I will love and remember what a wonderful man you were to my mom,father you were to me, and grandpa to my little boy.
J.R.
10/06/2008
Bud was a good guy and will be missed.
I used to drive truck with Bud, he was great.
I think it's really great that the family is using this
board to share thier feelings with Bud. My thoughts and
prayers are with you all.
irene
10/06/2008
buddy at was nice to no you was a fun man weller
Wife / To My Best Friend
10/05/2008
Why Now?
When the Doctors told us in March that you had Cancer all you could
ask me was "Why - and said you weren't ready - you had too many things
to do. You had Grandchildren you hadn't seen for some time and you
had not even met Xavier. You did get to meet him at your sisters
visitation but only for a short time,only long enough to be able to
see his dad in him. You told me how glad you were that Andy, the
youngest, lived so close to us cause you needed to be able to see him
grow into a little man and couldn't wait till he could ride a bicycle
down the street to see you. Just a couple weeks ago we took him to
the mall to buy him some more cowboy boots so he could be like papa.
In a couple days he will turn "2" - we'll celebrate but it won't be
the same without you. Then there is Ashley - "15 going on 25" - you
had promised her from the time she was old enough to think about
growing up and getting married, that you would be there to walk her
down the isle. Well last night I got to tackle the first memory of
things without you by my side. Ashley and Dillon (Dillinger as you
called him) went to their homecoming dance. She was beautiful - you
would have been proud. The best looking couple there!!
16 years ago we met and there were sparks right off - a month later
we surprised everyone and got married - only after I made you meet my
family and get mom and dads approval. You grew on them as you grew
on everyone you came into contact with. You were wonderful to my 2
daughters, you always treated them as if they were your own - I know
they called you dad.
I know now that you have spent the past 6 months getting me prepared
so this day would not be so hard. You did surprise us all though we
really thought you'd be in the hospital maybe a week and then you'd be
out and ready. You had always told me that you wanted cremated but no
service. Hamilton's told me we could have a viewing and I knew many
of your friends and your big sister needed a chance to say good-bye.
So-o-o many people came to see you. Your sister Vivian thought your
hair wasn't right and tried to fix it but there wasn't enough Brylcreem
to take care of it. She said the two of you had had a great phone
conversation on your birthday and she said you told her how happy you
were - you were driving a truck that day - felt good and everything was
fine. You told the Corporate Office in March about your Cancer and
told them you wanted me to stay as the Manager of the Park. You have
your "buddies" lined up to help me - Ralph, Bill, Billy, Steve and
little Eddie and I hope I haven't left anyone out because everyone at
the Park is going to miss you. You know both daughters have good guys
to take care of them and I told Ashley that since Rick and you are gone
that now I was sure Brian would be happy to walk her down the aisle.
You can take the man out of his truck but you can't take trucking out
of the man. I know you probably weren't feeling as good as you told
everyone you were feeling but that is what you wanted to do. I got to
meet many of the guys you talked so much about and I can understand why
you needed them too.
You know I could go on forever I guess I just want to let you know
that we'll all be ok in time. We'll miss you but we'll meet you again
later. I'll be watching Ashley and Andy for you and I'll fill you in
on everything when we are together again. Miss you already - love, Joyce
Valerie and Ralph
10/05/2008
Bud
When i first found out you and joyce were going to be living next door to us as the new mangers i said no way.
But thru the years living next door to you Ralph and i got to know you both .
i was shocked when we heard you had cancer . you were always teasing me telling Ralph to get that chain out and hook me to the back of the turck
take me over the speed bumps a couple of times .
I am glad we went out to eat with you and joyce on your birthday we wish you were still here giving us all a bad time.
we will miss you very much
Ralph and Valerie
Angie
10/05/2008
Chum,
I know you already know this, but I am going to tell you anyway. I am so glad you and mom found each other and spent so many happy years together. I appreciate everything you have ever done for Ashley and I. You were always there when we needed you; whether it was being dad or grandpa. Thank you for being an awesome father in-law to my husband, boy is he going to miss you! I just wish that we could have had more time with you. Maybe that is selfish of me to say, but I just wasn't prepared for you to leave us yet. I will take care of mom now, so please do not worry. I am glad you are no longer suffering and are at peace now. Like I told you the other night while I was holding your hand - I love you chum and always will.
Angie