Elaine Lyon Fowlks Carpenter Obituary (1913 - 2007)

Born: October 18, 1913 in Murray, Utah. Died at her home in Murray on May 5, 2007. Fourth daughter of seven children of Elmyra Holm and George Harlan Lyon. Raised in Murray and graduated from Murray High School. Elaine married Ervin Fowlks in 1932. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on September 17, 1947. Ervin preceded her in death on February 26, 1950. Elaine later married Robert Dee Carpenter in 1952. Dee preceded her in death on January 13, 2004. Elaine is survived by many loving family members: Sons Ronald Fowlks (Verlaine), David Fowlks (Saundra), Jeff Neil Fowlks, Steven Carpenter, Daughter Dolores Fowlks Rich (Robert Rich), Daughter-in-law Jeanne Fowlks, Brothers George Lyon, Charles Lyon and Sister Juanita Lyon Howe. Elaine is preceded in death by her two Husbands, Son Gayle Fowlks and Sisters Myra, Norma and Deon and five grandchildren. Elaine loved her family. She lived every day of her life in her home town of Murray, in the shadow of the smelter. During her youth she worked in the family drug store (Lyon Drug). She eventually saw the old smoke stacks topple down. She was proud of her service as a state voting registrar and with the Murray Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Her later years were spent in the south end of Murray where she enjoyed many friends, especially old quilting friends at the Murray Heritage Center. Elaine was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Elaine loved her garden, flowers and trees. She enjoyed travel across the U.S., parts of Canada and the Northwest. She was so proud of her 6 children, 24 grandchildren, 64 great grand children and 30 great great grandchildren Elaine’s long journey will be celebrated as follows: Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. at the Claypark Ward, 67 West Claypark Drive Murray, UT. Viewing will be held Tuesday, May 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State St. and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the ward. Interment Murray City Cemetery. The family would like to give special thanks for the loving care provided by her Daughter Dolores and IHC Hospice Services.