Terry Lee Carpenter
Celebration of Life for Terry Carpenter on Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 2:00-4:00pm.
We will be doing a classic car, truck, jeep, motorcycle, etc. cruise in for those who want to participate. Terry had MANY classic cars himself so we felt this would be a great way to help honor his love for that. We will also be honoring his many years that he spent with the Colon Fire & Rescue Team.
The event will be held at the Colon Community Fire & Rescue Barn and snacks will be provided. Please join us for this Celebration and Memorial for Terry!
Please feel free to contact Tera Yesh, Kendra Pierce or Marilyn Carpenter with any questions.
Terry Lee Carpenter age 75 of Colon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 1, 2021.
Terry was born a son to the late Saint Clair A. and Alyce (Wagner) Carpenter Jr. on September 10, 1945 in Sturgis, Michigan.
Terry graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1965. Following school Terry stayed and lived his entire life in Colon. Terry worked for Kirsch Company in Sturgis where he would retire from. Following retirement Terry oversaw the custodial staff at Colon Community Schools for many years.
On May 10, 1974 Terry married Marilyn Lilly in Colon, Michigan.
Terry is survived today by his wife Marilyn Carpenter of Colon, two daughters: Kendra (Craig) Pierce of Sturgis and Tera (Tyler) Yesh of Colon, two grandchildren: Matthew Pierce and Taelyn Yesh, a sister Judy (Thomas) Penrod of Ludington and Saint Clair A. “Butch” (Gloria) Carpenter III of Bluffton, Indiana, and several nieces and nephews.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents.
Following in his wish’s cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of life announced at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at Schipperfuneralhome.com.
February 2, 2021 @ 5:15 pm
Dear Marilyn and family, My heart breaks for you on the loss of Terry. May you find comfort in the love of your family. My sincere condolences. Sincerely, Mary Catherine Culp.
February 2, 2021 @ 9:54 pm
Thank you Mary Catherine. I know you understand…tears shed, and love shared. God is good.
February 3, 2021 @ 8:52 am
So sorry for your loss. He was a special person and will be greatly missed.
February 3, 2021 @ 10:28 am
Kendra, we are very sorry for the loss of your dad. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Hugs to you Randy & Theresa Dodson
February 3, 2021 @ 10:46 am
Marilyn and family: Terry was such a special guy and part of our ‘family’ for so many years. I am thankful I was able to stop and chat the little bit this summer with you guys. I am so sorry and my heart aches with sadness for all of you as he will be missed so much. I praise the Lord as Terry is rejoicing with the Lord and no longer in pain.
February 3, 2021 @ 10:59 am
I am so very sorry for your loss Marilyn and Tera. My sincere condolences and prayers for healing. (I graduated with Tera and my dad, ken kryder is your neighbor).
February 3, 2021 @ 12:48 pm
Marilyn and family: You are all in my prayers on your loss. I still have a vision of the endearing gazes Marilyn and Terry would exchange when I would see you at family gatherings. Marilyn, you’ve keep Terry going for so long. May all of the respect and love you two had for each other comfort you in the days to come.
Cousin Janie
February 4, 2021 @ 11:28 am
Marilyn, I am so sorry to hearing about Terrys passing I know what your
going through there are no words, He was one of the good guys
that welcomed Marylou and I to Colin and all the people he knew
in the area he will be missed and always remembered as a great friend
and a Good Guy.