Kern County Obituaries

Leona Grace Carpenter

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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Leona Grace Carpenter, a longtime resident of California City, passed away 
at her home here on Saturday, October 12, 2002.

Mrs. Carpenter was born November 25, 1931 in South Dakota. She moved to 
California City more than 35 years ago. Mrs. Carpenter managed the Desert 
Deli in California City for many years until 1990 when she suffered a stroke.

Her children recalled that their mother had a heart for wayward juveniles 
with more than 70 of them eventually calling her "Mother" and looking to 
her for love and advice. Her love of young people led her to become involved 
in the founding of local a Girl Scout troop.

Mrs. Carpenter also loved gardening, knitting, painting and raising her seven children.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gene L. Carpenter in 1980.

Mrs. Carpenter is survived by her loving children Henry Carpenter of West Covina, CA, 
Richard Moore, Grady Moore and Cheri Carpenter all of California City, CA, Kenny 
Carpenter of Colorado, Kimberly Carpenter of Las Lunas, NM and Craig Moore of 
Ridgecrest, CA; three brothers, Bob Brown of St. Helen's, OR, Clark Brown of 
Virginia and Dale Brown of Manteca, CA and one sister, Mae Fortier of Scottsdale, AZ.

Mrs. Carpenter leaves behind 21 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Stickel 
Mortuary in Mojave.

A gathering to celebrate Mrs. Carpenter's life will be held at the family home, 
8824 Catalpa, California City, following the service.

Arrangements by Stickel Mortuary-Mojave.

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