Hello,
A long time Carpenter researcher, Harry Clifford “Cliff” Carpenter died Monday June 25,
2012.
Cliff participated in the Carpenter Cousins Y-DNA Project and he died just prior to the
finding of solid proof of his Carpenter genealogical lineage. His genetic ancestry was
Group 3 or the Rehoboth, MA line.
Cliff had not been active over the last few years on this and other Carpenter forums due
to his health. His support and encouragement to others was always positive. He will be
missed.
Our condolences and best wishes to his family.
Cindy Weatherby sent me a copy of his obit. See below.
John R. Carpenter
La Mesa, CA
Carpenter Cousins Y-DNA Project
http://carpentercousins.com/carpdna.htm
From: Cindy Weatherby
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 9:50 AM
To: John R. Carpenter 2
Subject: Re: 46037 Harry Clifford "Cliff" Carpenter
Birth: Oct. 25, 1921 Richey, Dawson County, Montana, USA
Death: Jun. 25, 2012 Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, USA
Harry C. Carpenter, 90, of Cheyenne passed away at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center on
June 25.
Harry Clifford Carpenter was born on Oct. 25, 1921, in Richey, Mont., the son of Harrison
"Harry" and Nora (Sebastian) Carpenter. Harry (Cliff) attended Richey schools
from 1928 to 1940. After graduating from Richey High School as valedictorian, he attended
Montana State College in Bozeman, Mont., where he enlisted in the ROTC program. He then
served in the U.S. Army until 1945.
With a master's degree in chemical engineering, Harry came to the Bureau of Mines in
Laramie. His research was mainly in oil shale. Harry retired in 1978 and worked as an
energy consultant for several years following.
Harry married Sarah Elizabeth (Beth) Lee on April 20, 1952, in Hanna. The couple recently
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Two daughters were born to the couple, Sarah in January of 1955 and Judy in October of
1956. Harry and Beth are proud in-laws to Dick (Judy) Cuthbertson and Jack (Sarah) Pope.
Harry was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Cheyenne, St.
Matthew's Episcopal Church in Laramie, Laramie Lodge No. 3 AF and AM in Laramie,
Korein Temple in Rawlins, Alpha Chapter No. 1, OES in Laramie and the Laramie York Rite
Bodies.
Harry enjoyed reading, photography, gardening, travel and spending time with his
grandchildren and great-grand-children.
Harry is survived by his wife, Beth; daughters, Judy (Dick) Cuthbertson and Sarah (Jack)
Pope; grandchildren, Daniel and Ian Walker, Joshua and Laura Cuthbertson, Abby Dodge,
Jackson and Gabriel Pope; and great-grandchildren, Sadie, Lena and Charlotte Walker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Nora Carpenter; sisters, Ina and
Pauline; and a brother, Ted.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church.
A private family interment will take place at Greenhill Cemetery in Laramie.
© Wyoming Tribune Eagle, June 27, 2012