In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Carpenter
October 26, 1983 – March 27, 2025
Jeffrey Carpenter left this world to seek adventures in the next on March 27, 2025. He was a simple kind of man, so we’ll keep this simple too—just like he would have wanted.
He leaves behind people who will miss him more than words can say. And while life won’t be the same without him, we’ll carry his memory in his stories, humor, and kindness. Those left to mourn his passing are his beloved, beautiful daughters, Trenea and Taylor Carpenter, his parents, Ron and Lucinda Carpenter, his brother Kyle Carpenter, his rock and best friend Teresa Wall, and his half-sisters Alexandria Timmins, Penny Corcoran, and Catherine Cadillo, along with many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin and Sonja Randel, and Warren and Betty Carpenter
He was born in Alamosa, Colorado, on October 26, 1983. He had some congenital heart defects, which caused him to have surgery at the age of three and continued to be a challenge throughout his life. He attended kindergarten in Creede and then attended Alamosa Elementary School. His family then resided in Center, Colorado until 1999, attending Center Elementary School for 4th and 5th grade. Then, he attended Sargent School from the 6th through to his freshman year. During his time in the San Luis Valley, he discovered his love of sports by playing baseball, soccer, football, wrestling, and track. Jeff then became passionate about basketball and cross country at Creede High School, from which he graduated in 2002 as a 3rd generation graduate. He married Ashley Howard in 2003, and together they welcomed their beloved daughters Trenea and Taylor Carpenter. He later married Teresa Wall in 2018, and their friendship never ended, and they loved each other deeply. He was a perfectionist who always looked forward to the next project. Jeff loved working with his hands and produced beautiful works of art through his construction. He also worked as a miner, which fueled his strong passion for geology. Beginning in 2002 up to 2016 he strived to continue the legacy of the mining competition tradition. Jeff had a deep love and devotion to the double jack mining competition with his brother, Kyle. He adored the solace of the Rio Grande River and the peace it gave him. He loved hunting, fishing, comedy, singing, playing pool, and the guitar, and constantly listened to music.  Â
Jeffrey had flaws, like the rest of us, but he made up for them with a uniquely generous and kind heart and a willingness to help when it mattered. He wasn’t one for pretenses or appearances, but he loved to make people laugh and tell jokes. When he saw problems, he loved to try/fix them with precise language. He was one of a kind and unapologetically himself. He loved deeply, gave without limits, and never turned down a chat with a friend or a good story.
Per his wishes, there will be a gathering of family and friends at the Creede Elks Lodge on April 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. to remember him, swap stories, raise a glass in his honor, and let a neon burn in memory of all his good times. Because that’s how he’d want to be remembered—nothing fancy, just laughing together, being together, and love.