John was the 3d husband of Viola G. Chilson.
James was the 5th husband of Viola G. Chilson.
709. Robert Le Roy "Bob" Carpenter
MARRIAGE: Robert married several times but did not have any children.
WORLD WAR II Vet. W.I.A. (WIA)Fay (Carpenter) & Jerry Ford provided this summary in April of 2005:
Son Robert "Bob" LeRoy Carpenter was b. 16 Apr 1922 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. He m. five times: Dorothy, Joyce, Mary, Miriam and Victoria. First three wives are deceased; fourth marriage was brief and little is known about her. Bob m. Victoria "Vicki" Sheridan (Law) 29 Aug 1987 in Arcadia, CA. He d. from Parkinson's 18 Apr 2005, cremated and buried with family members in Greenwood Cem., Nashua, IA. Vicki was b. 29 Jul 1925 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS. She survives Bob. He had no biological heirs. For genealogical purposes, this listing only includes biological descendants, however, it is noted that three significant step-daughters are identified in his obituary.OBIT:
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Robert L. Carpenter
16 Apr 1922 - 18 Apr 2005Robert "Bob" LeRoy Carpenter, age 83, passed away at a California medical facility after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, a condition that attacks and destroys the central nervous system. Victoria Sheridan Law Carpenter, his wife of 17 years, is strengthened by their mutual Presbyterian faith and many happy memories of their loving marriage. She has honored his wish to be cremated and his ashes interred with his family in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua, IA, near his birthplace in Waterloo. The graveside service will be held Saturday, May 21, 2005,11:00 A.M.
Bob was the oldest of three brothers born to Clifford LeRoy "Pete" Carpenter of Syracuse, NY and Faye Viola White Carpenter of Deerfield, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Leonard E. Nelson and niece Bonnie Nelson. His mother Faye also suffered from Parkinson's Disease and passed away at age 34.
When his mother Faye became too ill with Parkinson's Disease to care for her family, her brother Vane White and his first wife Grayce Crooks White, cared for Faye and raised Bob and his younger brother, Clifford Harold. Bob remembers helping his uncle in his store and construction businesses while he attended high school in Waterloo. Upon graduation, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and served on various ships and both theaters during WW II. He enlisted 10 Jul 1942 attaining the rank of Machinist Mate 3rd Class. He received the Purple Heart and other commendations serving his country at time of war. Before his injuries, Bob did some boxing in the Navy. Buddies said he was "plenty tough" in the ring. He was honorably discharged 15 Dec 1945. Later, he worked for the Lockheed Corp. in California, where he retired in 1987.
Although Bob had no biological children, he loved his step-children and treated them as his own. He is survived by Dixie Heimbuck and Donna Remling, daughters of wife, Mary, and Victoria A. Law, daughter of Victoria. Cliff Carpenter, Fay Charpentier-Ford and Rick Carpenter mark the passage of a close brother and warm, witty uncle. Bob is also survived by a half brother, William Carpenter, and a half sister, Marie Carpenter Bondi. They have loved Bob since they learned of one another while attending their father Pete's funeral in 1977.
In later years, Bob became interested in family history and participated in a Carpenter DNA project to determine kinship. He wanted his family's history updated and made available for researchers and interested individuals. Therefore, a documented family history, descending from Bob's great, great grandfather, will be placed in Iowa libraries and other historical records sites with his obituary. The Sons of the American Revolution National Historical and Genealogical Library in Louisville, KY also houses the information in its Carpenter Collection. SAR Library staff can refer you to a contact person.
Celebrate Bob's life and support Victoria with your prayers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
Mary was married and had two daughters. It is believed that her second husband adopted the two young girls.
711. Leonard Eugene "Grant Wilbur Carpenter" Nelson
Grant Wilbur Carpenter (Leonard Eugene Nelson adopted name) was b. 18 Apr 1926 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. He m. Maxine Greenley in the 1940s. He d. from bone cancer 31 Jul 2000. Leonard and Maxine had one biological child Bonnie Nelson who m. Lance Williams. Bonnie d. in 1999. Leonard married a second time to Virginia (unk), b. abt. 1926. They adopted two boys. Information is limited.
His birth mother was seriously ill thus rendering her incapable of caring for an infant.
An aunt Jeannette Carpenter offered to raise infant Grant. Within weeks, she changed her mind and without family discussion placed him in an orphanage. He was adopted by the Nelson Family and renamed.
714. Arthur Lloyd "Art" Carpenter
NOTE:
Art Carpenter attended the Carpenter Cousin Reunion in Clearwater, FL in Aug 0f 2002.
FTDNA 5543MISC:
Married 65 years. Wife Madeline alive 27 Jul 2021.
Son Lee took the genealogy.
Died at Waltonwood Hospital, MICENSUS: 1930 US Census - with parents
CENSUT: 1940 US Census - with parentsDRAFT: WWII - 1945 - image
Name: Arthur Lloyd Carpenter
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 11 Jul 1927
Birth Place: Nankin, Michigan, USA
Residence Place: Wayne, Michigan, USA
Registration Date: 11 Jul 1945
Registration Place: Wayne, Michigan, USA
Employer: Not Employed
Height: 5 11
Weight: 170
Complexion: Light
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Arthur B Carpenter
Household Members Relationship
Arthur Lloyd Carpenter Self (Head)
Source Citation
National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 183
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.CENSUS: 1950 US Census - due out in 2022
MARRIAGE: need source
Married 1 Aug 1953 in Washtenaw County, MichiganCENSUS: 1960 US Census - due out in 2032
OBIT: bio picture
https://www.uhtfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Arthur-L-Carpenter?obId=17122832#/obituaryInfo
Husband Of
Madeline CarpenterSurvived by:
Thomas Carpenter : Son
James (Amy) Carpenter : Son
Lee (Laurie) Carpenter : Son
Katheryn Carpenter : Granddaughter
Kristina Carpenter : GranddaughterPreceded in death by:
Arthur Carpenter : Father
Mildred Carpenter : MotherVisitation:
Thurs 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2 May 2019Disposition
Burial to take place at a later date.GRAVE: image
Arthur Lloyd “Art” Carpenter
Birth: 11 Jul 1927 Nankin Township, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Death: 26 Apr 2019 (aged 91) Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Memorial #: 229995616
Bio:
Art married the "love of his life" Madeline on 1 Aug 1953.
Together they had Thomas, James (wife Amy) and Lee (wife Laurie).
He adored his grandchildren Katheryn & Kristina Carpenter.His grave marker includes the name of his wife. She is still alive in July 2021.
Family Members
Parents
Arthur Betz Carpenter 1897-1958
Mildred Christine Cunningham Carpenter 1905-2003
Created by: jrcrin001 (48357735)
Added: 27 Jul 2021
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/229995616/arthur-lloyd-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/229995616/arthur-lloyd-carpenter : accessed 27 July 2021), memorial page for Arthur Lloyd “Art” Carpenter (11 Jul 1927–26 Apr 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 229995616, citing Glenwood Cemetery, Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, USA ; Maintained by jrcrin001 (contributor 48357735) .PRI:
Name: Arthur L Carpenter [Arthur Carpenter]
Birth Date: 1 Jul 1927
Residence Date: 1992
Address: 3646 S John Hix Rd
Residence: Wayne, MI
Postal Code: 48184-1047
Second Residence Date: 1992
Second Address: 3646 S John Hix Rd
Second Residence: Wayne, MI
Second Postal Code: 48184-1047
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.