SMSgt John M. Carpenter SMSgt John M. Carpenter was born in Warsaw, Missouri, April 20, 1922. He passed away May 12, 2004 at St. Joseph#s Hospital after a three month struggle to survive complications from surgery. John served during WWII and Korean War, retiring after 27 years of active duty in the Air Force. He is survived by sister, Imogene Minor and brother, Bill Carpenter (Marge). John was married to Lorene Zeller for 54 years until her death in 1996. From his marriage to Lorene, he is survived by six children: John Carpenter (Judy), Margaret Plumb (Donn), Mary Lee (Gary), Connie Guffey (Mike), James Carpenter (Debbie), and David Carpenter; 13 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren. After Lorene#s death, John married Emma Jean Marchesini at St. Ann#s Catholic Church in Tacoma, WA on April 5, 1997. They remained active in church enjoying life and friends together. He was an active member volunteer at American Lake Veteran#s Golf Course and a member of the Tacoma Elks Lodge # 2388. John loved woodworking, golf, and cards. Viewing will be held Monday, May 17th and Tuesday, May 18th from 12:00pm # 7:30pm at Mountain View Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 10:30am Wednesday, May 19th with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00am at St. Ann#s Catholic Church. Military graveside service will be held afterwards at Mountain View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Ann#s Catholic Church. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252. Pub Date: 5/15/2004 Tacoma News Tribune