Marceline K. Carpenter Obituary (2015

Marceline K. Carpenter was born to Frank and Myrtle Cloward in Bellingham, Washington in 1928 she grew up with her 2 brothers in Bremerton. She graduated from Bremerton High School. Marceline married her handsome sailor, Charles Carpenter October 23rd 1939. Together they raised their three children as they served at duty stations around the world including Midway Island and Bermuda. Marcie always had a seat at the table and gifts under the tree for sailors away from their families. Those lucky to know her admired her adventurous dare devil spirit. She would try anything! Parasailing, playing the violin, sewing, carpentry and crafts of all kinds were just a few of her loves. Marcie modeled her value of hard work and entrepreneurship to her children and grandchildren. She was a talented seamstress, a telephone operator, a ship fitter at PSNS and owned Carpenters Furniture Stripping with her husband. In her golden years she had a small resale, second hand business that allowed her to stay busy and still enjoy "retirement" with her husband. She especially loved her trips to Reno with the girls, sailing the Puget Sound waters in their boat the "Debonair", seeing the world on military jumper flights with special friends, and her eclectic collection of antiques and treasures. She was a true Queen of the garage sale bargain! She truly enjoyed camping and being surrounded by her large family during the holidays. Marcie was a true matriarch, and a compassionate giver who always thought of others. Marcie was active in the VFW, Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls, and helped at many of our Dad's Masonic events. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Carpenter, her brother Don Cloward, her son in law William Weaver and her beloved sister in-law Laveta Cloward. She is survived by her brother Bob Cloward, son Roy L. Carpenter and his wife Mickey, daughters Terri Ann Weaver and Pamela K. York. Marceline had 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren who all lovingly refer to her as "Grambo". In lieu of flowers please make donations to the VFW Port Orchard in her name.