Verna Lane Carpenter

Verna Lane (Vossler) Carpenter went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at the Glendive Medical Center. Survivors include Rod, her husband of 55 years, her sister, Dorothy (Ken) Olson of Woodbury, MN; Niece, Melissa (Gautier) Subtil and her brother, Mark (Marsha) Vossler of Beaver Creek, OH; Nephew, Mitchell (Tara) Vossler. Brothers-in-law, Dick Carpenter of Mission Viejo, CA; Nieces, Sheridan Savio and Michelle (Joe) Wood, Robbie Carpenter of Glasgow, MT; sister-in-law, Karen (Darrell) White Eagle of Casper, WY; Nephews Richard White Eagle, Perry (Lori) White Eagle, and Jeff White Eagle. Verna was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Lenora, parents-in-law, Myron and Violet and sister-in-law, June Carpenter. Verna was born December 27th, 1944, in Eureka, South Dakota, to Marvin and Lenora (Wahl) Vossler. She was raised in Ashley, North Dakota and graduated from High School in 1962. She then attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND, graduating in 1965. She would go on from there to a long teaching career from 1966-1997 in Steele, North Dakota, Wolf Point, Montana, and Glendive, Montana. On May 31, 1969, Verna married Rod Carpenter in Wolf Point, MT. After marrying they relocated to Glendive, MT. During her time at Washington Middle School, she taught many students who remembered her science classes as difficult but rewarding. Her demand for excellence from her students stayed with them in years to come. Her dedication to teaching was recognized with a first runner up nomination for 1990 Teacher of the Year. Verna was also an outstanding basketball coach at WMS for many years. Following her retirement from teaching, Verna worked 15 years for the National Assessment of Education Process. During that time, she trained men and women to administer testing tools in schools throughout the State of Montana. Verna was an excellent seamstress, a dedicated homemaker, a great cook and entertainer. She was also community minded, being active in PEO, American Association of University Women, Book Club, and was secretary of the Frontier Gateway Museum. An avid reader, she visited the Public Library often. Her faith community was Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive, and it was there she was active as a deacon, church council officer, member of Sarah Bible Study Circle, the Women of the church, a leader in the SEARCH Bible Study series, helping teach Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, working the Fair Booth and chairing the Lutefisk Supper over the years. She was always reaching out to study and deepen her faith. Verna was diligent about remembering birthdays, baptisms, confirmations, and new babies usually with handmade items and kept in touch with her extended family on a regular basis. Rod and Verna enjoyed being together traveling, eating out with friends, and watching their athletic teams on television. For many years Verna was an announcer at track meets. Verna was a devoted fan of numerous teams, especially the Red Devils, WMS Demons and NDSU Bisons. Perhaps the community of Glendive will best remember Verna for her years of walking both to and from school and then to the Post Office and back in the summertime. If she was able, she walked some every day. She and Rod included in their loving circle Trevor and Janna McCormick and their daughters Adison and Hannah, attending countless sporting and school events for the girls. Her friendships were long standing, including a group of high school friends who met yearly for weekend get aways. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. She rests in peace, safe in the arms of Jesus. May God bless her memory among us. Donations may be made to the Glendive Public Library, Zion Lutheran Church, or the Frontier Gateway Museum. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive with Pastor Avis Anderson officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Remembrances and condolences can be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Verna Lane Carpenter

December 27, 1944 - May 15, 2024

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December 27, 1944 - May 15, 2024

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