Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas
Name of Deceased: A. Dale Carpenter Age: 85
Date of Death: April 17, 2015 Place of Death: Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: August 3, 1929 at McPherson, Kansas Parents Name: Franklin Arthur & Lena (Dalke) Carpenter
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Dale married Lenore A. Sorensen October 12, 1950 at McPherson, Kansas.
He was a coach, history teacher, and guidance counselor for Great Bend High School for 34 years retiring in 1993. Previously he had taught for Kinsley High School and Bentley High School. He had attained his undergraduate degree from McPherson College and his Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Emporia State Teacher’s College.
A Great Bend, Kansas, resident since 1959, Dale was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, where he was involved in many facets of the church, such as the scholarship committee, ushering, and home visits. He was also a member of K.N.E.A., Great Bend Retired Teachers Association, Jefferson School Advisory Board, and was a food bank volunteer.
Dale was a talented athlete lettering in football, basketball, and track which lead him to a career of coaching. In 2005, he was inducted into the McPherson College Athletic Hall of Fame for his exceptional track accomplishments. After retirement, he shifted focus to following the KU Jayhawks, “coaching” from his recliner as one of their biggest fans.
Throughout his life he had many interests and hobbies including hunting with buddies at the Cheyenne Bottoms, raising parakeets, and feeding wild birds. His infectious love for animals resulted in treasured memories of trips to the zoo and countless four legged family members.
Above all Dale’s greatest love in life was for his family. Being “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him joy beyond measure.
Despite declining memory and health issues, he never forgot his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Lenore.
He will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Lenore A. Carpenter, of the home
Three daughters: Denise Simpson and husband Ken of Fayetteville, AR
Kim Peeler of Oklahoma City, OK
Laura Shoaff and husband Brian of Hays, KS
Five Grandchildren: Zach Simpson and wife Stephanie of Bentonville, AR, Morgan Shoaff of Brooklyn, NY, Austen Peeler of Oklahoma City, OK, Mason Peeler and fiancée Lorin Hite of Oklahoma City, OK, Alexa Shoaff of Hays, KS
Four Great-grandchildren: Caleb Bagley, Alexandria Bagley, and Ethan Simpson, all of Bentonville, AR; and Landen Peeler of Oklahoma City, OK.
He was preceded in death by sister, Ann “Carpy” Rawson, and by a son-in-law, Robert G. Peeler.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Time of Service: 2:00 pm
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. Dr. Scott Solether Inurnment: McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas, at a later date
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Fund: Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530