William R. Carpenter

CARPENTER, MR. WILLIAM R. Muskegon Mr. William R. Carpenter, age 79, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 1, 1922 to Henry & Alma Racette Carpenter & married the former Beverly Johnson on May 5, 1972. Mr. Carpenter had been employed as an Engineer & was the former Co-Owner of Medallion Instruments of Spring Lake until retiring in 1986. He attended Forest Park Covenant Church & was a life member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, was a past Commadore of the Mona Lake Boat Club, a former champion Hydroplane racer & held 17 United States Product Patents. He was an avid photographer & enjoyed woodworking, boating & was a true perfectionist. SURVIVORS Wife, Beverly; 1 son, Richard Cynthia Carpenter of Schoolcraft, MI; 2 daughters, Nancy Steven Doctor of Norton Shores & Laurel Ted Pitynski of Canton, MI; 2 stepsons, Terry Marcia Batchelor of Muskegon & Timothy Carmen Batchelor of Norton Shores; 1 stepdaughter, Penny DuPont of TX; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Barbara Boucher of Muskegon & Vivian John Dobb of Walled Lake, MI; several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine Saum in 1971. SERVICE Saturday, November 17, 2001, 2:00 PM at Forest Park Covenant Church with Rev. Paul Bengtson officiating. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. VISITATION Friday, 7-9 PM at Clock Funeral Home & one hour prior to the service at the church. MEMORIAL: The C.U.R.E. Foundation. Clock Funeral Home-Muskegon www.clockfuneralhome.com