Passed peacefully on Sat. Jan.23, 2016. Proceeded in death by parents Ross T and Hazel I Carpenter and brother Marvin, first wife Jeannie and daughter Connie Sue. Survived by loving wife Arlene, daughters Cheryl(Karl) Kohne, Deborah(Trevor)Neve, sons Mark(Glenda)Carpenter, Paul(Marcella)Wiltse, Joe(Hollie) Wiltse. Grandsons Robert, Matthew, Charlie. Nephews Clayton, Kent, and niece Megan. Best friend to Harold Monette. Served his country U.S. Army 1959-1962. Farm equipment mechanic Morgan & Morgan Tekoa WA, Heavy equipment and diesel repair instructor Spokane Community College for 26 years. Loving husband, wonderful Dad, patient teacher, faithful friend. He will be forever missed. Honorary pallbearers, Robert and Matthew Carpenter, Charlie Wiltse, Kerry Orcutt, Lee Smith. Memorial service to be held at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home 1306 N. Pines Rd. Spokane valley on Sat. Jan, 30 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the SPCA.