Edna May Carpenter

Edna passed away on April 1, 2018. She was born Nov. 8,1936 in Lansing, Mi. The daughter of Gerald and Doris Daman. Over her life she was the care giver to many children including her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other children. She loved crocheting gifts for people and working in her yard. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Vern Carpenter. Also, her sister Jean, brother Richard and a step daughter Linda Phillips. Surviving are her four children Pam(Russ) Reist, Chuck(Kristy) Finney,Kerrin(Scott)Klinger, and Steve(Beth) Finney. She also has 3 step children ,Chuck Carpenter, Debbie Phillips and Joe Carpenter. Surviving also is a special grand daughter Shannon Finney and great grand daughter Alley Munn. Edna has lived with Shannon and Alley since 2011, when her husband passed away.Shannon has given Edna unconditional love and support since. Edna has several grand children, great grand children , nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brother Gerald (Donna)Daman, sister Barb Ozbun, brother Maurice(Sue)Daman, and sister Mary Jupin. There will be a celebration of life at Avink funeral home in schoolcraft Sunday April 15th at 11:00 am.