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Kenneth Lee Carpenter, 67, passed away peacefully at home on April 19th after 5 years battling a chronic bronchial disease.

Ken was born in Santa Rosa, CA to Calvin and Louise Carpenter on 1/4/1957. After high school, Ken left Santa Rosa to attend SDSU and was President of Sigma Nu fraternity.

In 1981, Ken married the love of his life, Lori Cummings. Ken and Lori called Bay Park home raising 3 daughters – Kristi, Briar, …

Personal note from Lori, Kristi, Briar and Paige

Ken and I had such a rich life together in family, friendships and fun! Please share photos and stories of your escapades with Ken. No story is off limits, trust me, I still have the SigmaNu song book somewhere. Ken was involved in so many things over the years, SigmaNu @ SDSU, ALOT of golf, Rotary, property manager, chauffeur for 3 daughters in cheer, basketball, rowing, swimming, etc., etc. Grandaddy to Michael, John and Adelaide and the best dressed man at the County of San Diego Assessor's office!

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Beautiful tribute today Lori and beautiful family. Best story is Sonny and Cher at the Bay Park Elementary School talen…

Beautiful tribute today Lori and beautiful family. Best story is Sonny and Cher at the Bay Park Ele…

Beautiful tribute today Lori and beautiful family. Best story is…

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Community Involvement

Participated in

Attendee of

Sigma Nu Alumni Scholarship Fund

Fraternity or Sorority
Supporter of women's rowing of

ZLAC Rowing Club

Community Club
Attendee of

Ymca of San Diego County

Community Club
Attendee of

Torrey Pines Mens Club

Favorites

What was Ken's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What causes did Ken care about most?
Fitness focused activities
Fitness focused activities
Fitness focused activities
What were Ken's favorite local spots?
Alfonso's of La Jolla, Bay Park Fish, JV's Mexican, Rubios, Brigantine
Alfonso's of La Jolla, Bay Park Fish, JV's Mexican, Rubios, Brigantine
Alfonso's of La Jolla, Bay Park Fish, JV's Mexican, Rubios, Brigantine
What were Ken's favorite vacation spots?
Sedona AZ, any island in Hawaii, driving across country
Sedona AZ, any island in Hawaii, driving across country
Sedona AZ, any island in Hawaii, driving across country

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1957
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Passed away

April 19th, 2024
San Diego, CA

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Cause of death

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Method of disposition

Cremation

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