Dorothy M Carpenter

Dorothy Carpenter was born Dorothy May McCready in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, on May 16, 1925, and passed away in Broomfield, Colorado, December 15, 2010. Dorothy grew up in Cobden, Ontario. The town’s friendly atmosphere made a strong impression on Dorothy which she carried throughout her life. Her childhood entertainments during the depression were rolling a tire with a stick in the summer, and hopping from the back of horse-drawn sleigh to sleigh, up and down the main street in the long winter

During World War II, Dorothy worked as a secretary in Ottawa for the Canadian government. She was very attractive and never lacked admirers. Roy Benson Carpenter Jr. was in Canada with the American Air Force on a project with their Canadian Allies when Dorothy met him. They were married May 25, 1946. In August following year they had their first son, named after his father. Tragically he was brain-injured at birth but survived.

Subsequently she had three healthy children, all of whom survive her: Cynthia Winnifred (Pettross) who became a physician, and David Rodney, and Peter Ashley. The three sons and three grandsons now work for a company Roy founded, Lightning Eliminators and Consultants, of which Dorothy was a board member for many years.

Dorothy was very sociable and loved spending time with her family and friends. When the kids were in school and they lived in California, she met almost daily with her “Coffee Klatch”. Beginning in about 1977, Dorothy worked as a Real Estate Agent for several years during the boom.

At least annually until her parents died she spent time in Canada, and continued to keep close ties with family there. But she also loved her adopted nation of America, especially California, New England, Colorado, and Hawaii. Later in life she and Roy bought a ranch in Boulder. Dorothy loved cows, but was not happy when her childhood nightmares came true when she had to chase escaped bulls with a pitchfork.

Dorothy was an avid grandma who loved fun as much as the kids. She loved to watch Josh and Sean in hockey, Claire and Luke perform in shows, and Mia grow from a beauty pageant missy to an Art student. She and Roy stayed married until April of 2007, when he died on a business trip in Korea.

When she lived in Southern California, Dorothy was on the board of the Christian Women’s Club for many years. She also was a trustee for The Arthur McCready Charitable trust, which was named in memory of her nephew. Dorothy was a devout Christian who was active in Christian work in California, especially teaching children and event decorating.

Dorothy Carpenter was likeable and had a great sense of humor. She was a renowned hostess, and flamboyant dresser who loved the beach, the mountains, sweets, and talking. Wherever Dorothy was she was 100% there. Dorothy was very loved and will be missed by a large number of friends and relations.