A World War II Veteran, Bob Carpenter passed away at the age of 94. He was born on April 1, 1926 to Bessie and Earl Carpenter in Aurora Illinois. At an early age, his family relocated to Huntington Park, CA. Bob attended Huntington Park High School and then at a later date, his alma mater, the University of Southern California. There he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
In 1944 he joined the US Navy and served two years in Oahu Hawaii as a storekeeper in aviation supply at Pearl Harbor.
Bob married Georgia “Jean” Clemmer on November 27, 1949. They raised their four children in Downey CA then later moved to Orange County. Bob’s career extended over 51 years as a newspaper distributor. He started with the Examiner and retired after a long career with the Los Angeles Times Mirror.
Bob is survived by Jean, his wife of 71 years, his sister Dorothy Tilley, his son Richard and Taryn Carpenter, his daughters Pam Sheek, Nancy and Arn Youngman, Janet and Phil Delgado, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Lucy Huntsman and his brother Floyd Carpenter.
Bob will best be remembered for his love of music and family, his support of USC Football, and his ability to make every Christmas Tree a true masterpiece. Known for his boundless generosity, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date. For more information please view and sign his guestbook at dignitymemorial.com
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