Melissa Ann Carpenter-Manzano
Carpenter-Manzano, Melissa Ann, 38, United States military volunteer for soldiers serving in Iraq, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Service, 1:00 P.M., Monday, April 13, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 P.M., Calvary Cemetery in Garden Plain. Preceded in death by father, William Charles Carpenter, Sr.; brothers, William Charles Carpenter, Jr. and David A. Carpenter. Survivors: mother and stepfather, Carolyn Carpenter-Crook and Ben Crook; sister, Pam Carpenter-Anzelmo and husband, David, all of Wichita.
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Melissa was one of the most wonderful, generous and kind woman I have ever met. Whenever I was down she would lift me up. Such a loss of Light to this world, she will be missed!
We remember when Melissa was born when we went to the same church in Lemon Grove, Ca. She was a precious child of God. We’ve been friends of the family for all these years. We pray that God will be your comfort through all this and give you peace in the midst of the storm. Our love to all the family, You’re all very special, and have been a blessing to us through the years.
Melissa was like a big sister to me. She used to come in my room and giggle with me and always willing to listen to anything I had to say. Always telling me that I was special to God and that I would do great things when I got older. I will miss getting messages from my big sis! I love you and Miss you!
Melissa touched our lives in many ways especially her strength and faith. She knew the word so well and never waivered. We will miss her, but she talked so much about wanting to go home,meaning Israel, the land of our heavenly Father, but totally in his presence now. We know she is in peace.
Our precious Missy will be missed. She touched the lives of all those who knew her with her love of God, infectious smile and bubbly personality. A very special child and an amazing woman of God with a faith few hold. The print you have left on my life will be charished forever.
Dear Joyce & Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. Melissa was a very ‘special’ young lady. Her dedication to God was undeniably her passion. We gain peace and comfort knowing that she is in the presence of the Lord. FOREVER she will be in my heart. I love you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Psalm 54:4 (NIV) Aunt Betty