Mary Ann (Adams) Carpenter |
| Posted 2019-02-21 by Pat R |
| Anacortes American (Anacortes, Washington) Saturday, January 26, 2019 Mary Ann (Adams) Carpenter (1936 - 2019) Mary Ann Carpenter (Adams), age 82, of Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in the comfort and presence of her family. Born to Audrey O. Adams (Loftis) on November 2, 1936 in Beresford, South Dakota, she moved to Anacortes with her family at the age of eight, where she spent the remainder of her childhood before graduating Anacortes High School Class of 1955. Mary Ann spent 1956-1974 married to her first husband, Gary E. Plummer. Together they shared five children and moved to Orcas island in 1968. In 1976 Mary Ann married the love of her life, Norman Carpenter. Norm and Mary Ann both shared an infectious love of family and life. Together they built and ran the Cayou Quay Marina in Deer Harbor and were known for hosting lively gatherings of friends, family and loved ones. Mary Ann had a knack for making all feel welcomed and loved. Her dear Norman, as well as sister Peggy Shadle (Loftis) preceded Mary Ann in passing. Mary Ann is survived and cherished by children Vickie Kimple, Beth Plummer, Deborah Plummer, Michael Plummer, and Melinda (and Steve) Skogseth; brothers Jim (and Nancy) Loftis of Anacortes, Bill (and Maxine) Loftis of Wickenburg, AZ, and Larry (and Dianne) Stafford of Ipswich, SD. Mary Ann also leaves behind a beloved family of 18 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, many cousins, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and close friends. A vibrant light to many, she will be missed greatly by all. A Celebration of Life was held on Orcas Island at the American Legion on January 13, 2019. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial of your choice is made in honor of Mary Ann. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc., Anacortes and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Mary Ann, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com Evans Funeral Chapel - Anacortes 1105 32nd Street Anacortes, Washington |
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