Blanche Carpenter

Mrs.Blanche CarpenterbrbrResidence at time of death: Clovis, New MexicobrbrDate of Death: October 5, 2005brbrLocation of Death: Her home, surrounded by her familybrbrDate of birth: March 10, 1929 Age: 76brbrPlace of birth: Clovis, New Mexico to Jake Ethel EllerbrbrPreceded in death by: Her parentsbrbrSurvived by: Her husband of 59 years - Cleo Carpenter; her brother Dr. Thomas Orville Eller his wife Shirley of Plano, Texas; 1 son Mark Carpenter Diane of Clovis; 2 daughters Pam Carpenter of Albuquerque and Carol Koch Kip of Dallas, Texas; Grandchildren Julie Howell John, Kevin Henson, Kyle Henson, BrianbrCarpenter Mandy, Kris Koch, lan Koch and Zach Koch; Great Grandchildren Jacob Hannah HowellbrbrService information: 1:00 PM Saturday, October 8, 2005, Kingswood United Methodist Church, Clovis, New Mexico, Dr. Herbert Bergstrom will officiate with Curtis Maberry assistingbrbrBurial will be at: Mission Garden of MemoriesbrbrPallbearers: Kevin Henson, Kyle Henson, Brian Carpenter, John Howell, Tom Wade, JimbrJacobs, Norvil Howell, Charlie Fields Earl WillmonbrbrHonorary Pallbearers: Dick Sullinger, Rick Purvis, Max Frazier, Kris Koch, lan Koch Zach KochbrbrMemorial Contributions: Plains Regional Medical Center HospicebrbrSteed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101brbrShe was active in theatre productions and was the first FHA president. She was a central part of the administrative offices of Clovis Municipal Schools serving as secretary to three superintendents. After retirement, she continued to devote herself to her family, friends and Kingswood United Methodist Church. In addition, she loved music, painting, sewing and gardening. Blanche was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.brbr