3111. Howard William Carpenter
OBITUARY. Hastings Banner, Hastings, MI. Carpenter, Mr. Howard W. Delton, formerly of Doster, died August 2, 1990, at his residence. Mr. Carpenter was born July 3, 1913, in Doster, the son of the late Earl and Edity (Call) Carpenter. He had been a resident of the area all his life and retired from Doster Lumber Company in 1975. He was preceded in death by a brother Robert in 1990. Survivors include his wife Lila; 3 children and their spouses. Marian and Lee Cook of Delton, Dick and Sally Carpenter of Hillsdale, Mel and Judy Carpenter of Delton; a brother Alton Carpenter of Plainwell; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7:00 pm Saturday and after 2:00 pm Sunday where funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday, Rev. Emerson Minor officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cem., Plainwell.