Joan C. Carpenter
John and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Jo. She was such a kind and gentle soul. I remember when she would call the office, she would always say "Is my friend there?" She never asked for "John" or "my husband," but always "my friend." I thought that was such a special way to refer to you John. I'm thinking of you all and send my love and prayers.
Helen (Bates) Quandt
Fort Wayne
IN
Dear Anita, My most sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. I'll always have fond memories of our tennis time together and the opportunity I've had to meet you. Let's hope our paths cross again soon. Elaine
Elaine Hamos
Palo
IA
Dear John: I was so saddened to read of your wife's pass- in the paper. You and your family have my heartfelt condolences. Take good care and my thoughts are with you. Don
Don Robinson
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear John, Sue, Anita, John Jr. and Family, At last Jo is at peace. What a wonderful woman Jo was. We were so fortunate to have been neighbors and good friends with all the Carpenters. I would like to be at her service but am traveling to Chicago for our 17th grandchild's first communion. John - I'd like to have lunch with you in the near future. God bless you all. Mary Ellen and all the Kenney's
Mary Ellen Kenney
CR
IA
Dear Mr. Carpenter and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Carpenters death. She was truly one of the nicest people I ever met. You all were so good to that huge, loud Irish family that invaded your quiet neighborhood in 1967. Thank you all for being such great (tolerant) neighbors. We all can learn how life should be lived through Mrs. Carpenter. Take care of eachother.
Tom Kenney
CR
IA
Dear Anita and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a kind and caring women who loved her family and friends with all her heart! She touched all of us in her special way. She will be missed by all. Our heartfelt condolences
Laura Grimaud
Pahrump
NV
Dear Carpenters and all: 'Mom' was such a kind and caring person. She truly had a life to celebrate. She will be greatly missed. Sending my heartfelt sympathy to you all. (Anita's college roommate)
Janet Schroeder
Remsen
IA
Joan's kindness and gentle way influenced all around her. We are fortunate to have known her.
Bob and Laurel Jilek
Wailea
HI
John, We were deeply saddened to read of your loss of such a loved one. We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your fine family. We cherished her friendship over these many years. She will be missed by many.
Bill & Judy Carmichael
West Okoboji
IA
Dear John, I was sorry to hear of your loss. I so enjoyed Jo's company over the years on the tennis courts at Westfield. Often she would bring me articles on education that she thought would be of interest to me. And of course she was right. The information was always of interest. She was a thoughtful and interesting friend with a real interest in young people and education. I know everyone who knew her will miss her.