Merl Carpenter

Merl E Carpenter, 92, passed away on October 16, 2011 in the Rocky Mt. Care Center in Heber City, Utah following a short battle with cancer.
He was born on May 2, 1919 in Kamas, Utah to Samuel A. and Sarah (Evans) Carpenter.
He served his country during WWII  in the Army.
He married LaRue Wilde on March 19, 1948 in Carson City, Nevada.  She preceded him in death on March 10, 1990.
Merl  worked in the Park City mining industry and for the US Forest Service.
He is survived by his children: Crae (Peggy) Carpenter of Layton; Connie Lee, also Layton; and Glade (Cheryl) Carpenter, of Centennial, Colorado
Sisters: Lorna Butler and Jean McNeil both of Kamas
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Tim; and a sister Clea

Special thanks to the V.A. Medical Center, the Huntsman Cancer Center, Alpine Hospice and the care and concern of neighbors and friends.

Funeral service will be on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.  in the Kamas L.D.S. Ward chapel, 100 West Center Street.  Friends may call at the church on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 to 10:45 am prior to the service.
Interment with military honors will follow in the Marion Cemetery under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home.   (crandallfhevanston.com)
In lieu of flowers donations to the Huntsman Cancer Center, 2000 Circle of Hope Drive,  Salt Lake City, Utah  84112 in his memory would be very appreciated