ee is Dr. Donald R. Carpenter Pi aduuenmemnenned s and _ He is survived by his two daughters, Tamara (Thomas) Larry, Leslie (Jason) Joe. His siblings: Randolph (Bobbette) Carpenter, Johnny (Sabrina) Carpenter, Linda (Lorenzo) Carter, Steven (Sandra) Carpenter, Byron (Natalie) Carpenter, Michael (Cynthia) Carpenter, Douglas (Robin) Carpenter, and Dennis (Cashawn) Carpenter. Two Godsons, Shaun Sattiewhite and Jahmaal Sawyer; five Grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles: He was preceded in death by: his ‘parents, his wife Elizabe th Ann Carpenter; and two sisters, Sheila Carpenter and Charlotte September 27, 1943 ~ November 9, 2018 - Carpenter. Dr. Donald Ray Truesdale Carpenter returned to his Heaven ly Father Friday, November 9, 2018, at Ogden Regional Hospita l in Washington Terrace, UT. He was born. in Tyler, TX; on September 27, 1943, to John and Modestine Carpenter. He moved to Utah when he was 10 years old, where he was raised. _. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1962. He continued his education at Weber State University in Ogden, UT; where he earned his Bachelor Degree in Sociology with a minor in Anthropology Studies. In 1972, Dr. Carpenter entered the ‘University of Utah, where he pursued his M.S.W. Degree in Social Work. Afterwards, he returned to his alma mater in 1973, and began teaching in Weber State's Social Work/Geronto logy Department. In 1974, he attended the summer institut e at the _ University of Chicago where he studied curriculum development _. for social work education. He went on to further his educati on by _ earning his Ph.D. in Cultural Foundation of Education in 1986. He was awarded tenure at Weber State University that same _ and in 1993, he became chair of the Department of Social year, Work and Gerontology at Weber State University. Dr. Carpenter retired from Weber State University in 2003, after 32 years of “<< service. / ae | ce He was the Administrator and Head Start Director of the _ Ogden/Weber Community Action Partnership, an organiz that helps the disadvantaged on local, state, and federal ation levels. After over 15 years of service, he retired from OWCAP in December of 2017. Dr. Carpenter also worked Closely with a very special friend, Sid Jeffries, and resided on the Board of Trustees - with Futures Through Choices, which is a non-profit organization _ that strives to enhance the developmental disability. _ He has received many Social Worker lives of individuals that live with a awards of the Year, Utah 33 Degree Mason, ang | : and recognitions including: Chapter of NASW, 1998: 1988; Past Master of Mt. Ogden Lodge #20, _ Ogden, Utah; Past Commander-in-Chief of Ben Lomond Consistory #94, Ogden, Utah; Past Potentate of Labbayk Temple #218, Ogden, Utah and LCSW Social Worker, State of Utah. He was a faithful member of the New Zion Baptist Church, where he joined in 1952; he was a member for more than 60 _ years. For many years he served on the Board of Trustees, and eventually became the Chairman of the Trustee Board. Most importantly, he was the Minister of Music. ae ee Dr. Carpenter was always the unofficial historian and photographer within his family and among friends within the community; making hundreds of photo albums for. loved one's _ Special occasions and events. He and his wife Elizabe th had a fun filled exciting life together, traveling 47 of the 50 states in their spare time. He loved spending quality time with his family sitting onhis mother's front porch. : hy ! : His greatest joy was music. He had a massive collect ion of albums and spent many years playing the piano at home, and at various funerals, church services, and community events. Dr. Carpenter was overjoyed for a once in a lifetime opportu nity to play the pipe organ at the Ogden Utah Temple. He shared _ recordings of his music with friends and family regularl y. He had a very strong connection to people. He loved his community, and ~ made an impact on the many lives he touched. ~ The family would like to express -their deepest appreci ation. and give a special thanks to Lisa M. Miconi-Correa, FNP, who was also a special family friend. To nurse Tammy Ha'o with Intermountain Healthcare; Neurologists, Dr. Richard C. Hammond and Dr. Eric F. Stakebake with Ogden Clinic Professional Center; Kelsea, Ken, and Blake with Intermo untain Healthcare's Infusion Services Clinic in Clearfield, and all the staff with Ogden Regional Medical Center. And finally, a very special thanks to Steven Carpenter for all his extra love, care, _and support of his brother's needs over the years. A viewing will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018, 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Bouleva rd, Ogden, UT 84404. | | ue | Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church, 2935 Lincoln Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84401, wi a th viewing prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Interment at Lindquist Memorial Gardens of | the Wasatch. - OS ee