It is with great sadness that the family of Chris Carpenter announces his sudden passing on December 22, 2020 at the age of 51.
Chris was born on May 16, 1969 in Clinton, Iowa. He was the son of the late Susan (Ryner) Guthrel, and Gregory Carpenter. Chris graduated from Parkway South High School in 1987 and went on to study at Southeast Missouri State. He was an accomplished carpenter, building homes across St. Louis, Missouri, and for Harbourside Custom Homes in Bonita Springs and Naples, Florida. He owned and operated True Carpenter Construction in St. Louis building astonishing decks, homes and elevators alongside his employees, who were like family.
Chris was an irreplaceable father. He spent his free time coaching football, baseball, Boy scouts and any endeavor that his son took an interest in. He loved the outdoors as he was an avid fisherman (Legend fisherman, if you ask his nephew, Maddux), and loved hunting, shooting, golfing and of course the Dallas Cowboys.
Simply put, Chris was pure love with a heart of gold. He gave endlessly to his family and friends. He dedicated himself to providing his wife and son with the best life possible. He gave them the world…and wasn’t finished doing so.
Left to carry on his legacy is his beloved wife, Tina and son, Tanner. Also grieving are siblings: Kelly (Dave) Stone, Dana Gholson, Chrissy (Danny) Jaggie, Mark (Johnna) Guthrel, James Guthrel, Andi (Kit) Norwich, Elizabeth (Jamie) Lempke, and brother and sister-in-law Tyler (Kelly) Tanner. Also grieving are step father, David Guthrel, nieces and nephews: Maggie and Maddux Tanner, Josh, Gabe and Sophie Stone, Amber and Darren Gholson, James Bertel, Annie Spotswood, Brooke Guthrel, Jake LaFreniere, Austin and Miranda Cory, Gavin, Victoria and Isabella Lemke, brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and many forever friends.
You are forever etched in our hearts and loved beyond measure!
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Chris Carpenter Scholarship Fund (see family for further information).
Tina,
Sending thoughts and prayers for your whole family on the loss of Chris. May God grant you strength during this difficult journey and the peace of warm memories. ((Hugs)) my dear friend!
Please send information on how to contribute to scholarship fund.
Tina,
Sending thoughts and prayers for your whole family on the loss of Chris. May God grant you strength during this difficult journey and the peace of warm memories. ((Hugs)) my dear friend!
Please send information on how to contribute to scholarship fund.
Tanner & Family,
I’m so sorry to hear the news. May you find peace, wherever it may be. Much love.
Tanner & Family,
I’m so sorry to hear the news. May you find peace, wherever it may be. Much love.
Mark and Johnna,
So sorry for your loss of your brother/brother in law. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet and Ed
Mark and Johnna,
So sorry for your loss of your brother/brother in law. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet and Ed
So sorry for your loss. May Chris’ memory always be a blessing.
So sorry for your loss. May Chris’ memory always be a blessing.
Chris, I love you. You played an important part of my youth, my life. There are not a lot of misspent youth adventures that I can tell without including your name. My heart breaks for your family and friends. God Bless you. Chris- thanks for our memories, adventures, and experiences. My sincere sympathies for Kelly and his entire family.
Chris, I love you. You played an important part of my youth, my life. There are not a lot of misspent youth adventures that I can tell without including your name. My heart breaks for your family and friends. God Bless you. Chris- thanks for our memories, adventures, and experiences. My sincere sympathies for Kelly and his entire family.
I am so sorry for your family. The sudden deaths do not give any time to say those last words we wanted to say.
I am so sorry for your family. The sudden deaths do not give any time to say those last words we wanted to say.
I can’t believe he is gone! So sorry for your loss.
I can’t believe he is gone! So sorry for your loss.
Tina and Tanner
I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff and I send love and prayers. Miss you very much!
Amy Field Hoffman
Jeff Grass
Tina and Tanner
I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff and I send love and prayers. Miss you very much!
Amy Field Hoffman
Jeff Grass
My sincerest condolences to you and your family, Tina. May God’s peace and love, comfort and strength overtake you❤
My sincerest condolences to you and your family, Tina. May God’s peace and love, comfort and strength overtake you❤
Tina, I am so sorry for your loss.
Tina, I am so sorry for your loss.
Tina and Tanner & Family and friends,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Chris wow, what great guy and coach and friend to so many that who ever got to meet are know you, Truly a caring and giving man and friend to whom you would meet. May you Rest In Peace my friend. Condolences to to your family.
Tina and Tanner & Family and friends,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Chris wow, what great guy and coach and friend to so many that who ever got to meet are know you, Truly a caring and giving man and friend to whom you would meet. May you Rest In Peace my friend. Condolences to to your family.
He was way to young. So sorry for your loss.
He was way to young. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for you loss. Sending our love, hugs and prayers for you and the rest of the family.
So sorry for you loss. Sending our love, hugs and prayers for you and the rest of the family.
Dearest Friend Tina,
My heart goes out to you and Tanner. I’m so very sorry for the loss of your loving husband. His funeral announcement was written beautifully. He will be remembered for his kindness and dedication to you and Tanner. May you feel strengthened by the compassion and love of your friends and family. Love you, Beverly
Dearest Friend Tina,
My heart goes out to you and Tanner. I’m so very sorry for the loss of your loving husband. His funeral announcement was written beautifully. He will be remembered for his kindness and dedication to you and Tanner. May you feel strengthened by the compassion and love of your friends and family. Love you, Beverly
What a beautifully written description of Chris and his qualities of character and accomplishments. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him I feel as if I knew him after reading this loving tribute.
What a beautifully written description of Chris and his qualities of character and accomplishments. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him I feel as if I knew him after reading this loving tribute.
Love to you and your family in this time of sorrow. I only met Chris a few times at birthdays, he impressed me as a kind and giving person who loved his family. We are here for you if and whenever you would like to get together. Love you.
Love to you and your family in this time of sorrow. I only met Chris a few times at birthdays, he impressed me as a kind and giving person who loved his family. We are here for you if and whenever you would like to get together. Love you.
Oh Tina I am so sorry to hear this. You are in my prayers for peace and love to you and your family
Oh Tina I am so sorry to hear this. You are in my prayers for peace and love to you and your family
Tina, on behalf of our entire CES family, we send you our love and care for you and Tanner.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina, on behalf of our entire CES family, we send you our love and care for you and Tanner.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere condolences to Chris’s family! I was grateful to know my step mom’s (kelly) brother. He was a great guy and I know how much he loved his family! He will always be in our hearts! Also deeply missed!
Sincere condolences to Chris’s family! I was grateful to know my step mom’s (kelly) brother. He was a great guy and I know how much he loved his family! He will always be in our hearts! Also deeply missed!
Tina, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Chris. This is so heartbreaking!! I hope you find comfort in Jesus and are blessed with HIs peace through this horrific time. Prayers to you, Tanner, and the rest of the family. Sending you lots of hugs and prayers. With deepest sympathy!!
Bonnie Nemkovich
Tina, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Chris. This is so heartbreaking!! I hope you find comfort in Jesus and are blessed with HIs peace through this horrific time. Prayers to you, Tanner, and the rest of the family. Sending you lots of hugs and prayers. With deepest sympathy!!
Bonnie Nemkovich
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Heavenly Father we ask you to wrap your loving arms around Chrises family and give them your blessings and strength.
Amen
Mel & Angie Leibach
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Heavenly Father we ask you to wrap your loving arms around Chrises family and give them your blessings and strength.
Amen
Mel & Angie Leibach
Tina and Tanner our sincerest condolences on the loss of such an important person to you both. This is such sad news. Butch and I are praying for you both as you go through this difficult time.
Tina and Tanner our sincerest condolences on the loss of such an important person to you both. This is such sad news. Butch and I are praying for you both as you go through this difficult time.
I’m sorry to hear this. So sad because chris was my coach and tanner was my teammate. Tina and tanner Again I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️
I’m sorry to hear this. So sad because chris was my coach and tanner was my teammate. Tina and tanner Again I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️
You were a light for so many people. Life is forever changed without you. Words can not express our sorrow.
You were a light for so many people. Life is forever changed without you. Words can not express our sorrow.
Tina,
I’m so terribly sorry for your family’s loss. Please know that I am praying for you and Tanner. May Chris’ memory be a blessing to you both.
Tina,
I’m so terribly sorry for your family’s loss. Please know that I am praying for you and Tanner. May Chris’ memory be a blessing to you both.
Tina,
I was so sad to learn about the passing of your husband, Chris. Reading the obituary gave me a glimpse into his loving nature. My heart goes out to you and Tanner.
Sincerely,
Debbie Creahan
Tina,
I was so sad to learn about the passing of your husband, Chris. Reading the obituary gave me a glimpse into his loving nature. My heart goes out to you and Tanner.
Sincerely,
Debbie Creahan
My heart aches for you and the pain you are and will endure in the loss of your husband. Please know that young fiends and family will pull you through and hold you up when you fall. My sincerest condolences to your entire family.
My heart aches for you and the pain you are and will endure in the loss of your husband. Please know that young fiends and family will pull you through and hold you up when you fall. My sincerest condolences to your entire family.
Tina, your Ridge Meadows family is lifting you up in thoughts, prayers, and love! I am so sorry for your loss and can’t imagine the pain your family is going through. We are here for you and will help in any way we can! Our family member is grieving right now so we are all grieving together! Sending love and hugs to all your family near and far!
Tina, your Ridge Meadows family is lifting you up in thoughts, prayers, and love! I am so sorry for your loss and can’t imagine the pain your family is going through. We are here for you and will help in any way we can! Our family member is grieving right now so we are all grieving together! Sending love and hugs to all your family near and far!
Precious Tina, liesa shared the shocking news of your dear husband’s passing. Of course, we are so saddened for you and Tanner. Know that our Abba holds you both in His abundant care and you will get through this very tough time. Others are praying for you; you are not walking alone. Our hearts hurt with you and for you. It’s one step at a time as you grieve this deep loss but you will make it, dear lady and others will be the hands and feet you need to help you through on Chris’s behalf. I send love and prayers for your every need each time you come to mind.
Fritzi
Precious Tina, liesa shared the shocking news of your dear husband’s passing. Of course, we are so saddened for you and Tanner. Know that our Abba holds you both in His abundant care and you will get through this very tough time. Others are praying for you; you are not walking alone. Our hearts hurt with you and for you. It’s one step at a time as you grieve this deep loss but you will make it, dear lady and others will be the hands and feet you need to help you through on Chris’s behalf. I send love and prayers for your every need each time you come to mind.
Fritzi
Tina, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in my prayers.
Tina, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in my prayers.
Tina, I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Please know that I’m always here for you.
Tina, I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Please know that I’m always here for you.
I am deeply sorry. Sweet Tina & Tanner. May your friends and extended family carry you through this very difficult time. I am very much thinking of you & will do whatever you need in your moment grief. Sending love, light and peace…xoxoxo Gelene
I am deeply sorry. Sweet Tina & Tanner. May your friends and extended family carry you through this very difficult time. I am very much thinking of you & will do whatever you need in your moment grief. Sending love, light and peace…xoxoxo Gelene
Tina – you, your son and entire family are in my daily prayers during this most difficult time. We cannot begin to understand how to possibly find peace and comfort during such a time, but I pray the Lord surrounds you with what you need on a daily basis. Love and hugs to you!
Tina – you, your son and entire family are in my daily prayers during this most difficult time. We cannot begin to understand how to possibly find peace and comfort during such a time, but I pray the Lord surrounds you with what you need on a daily basis. Love and hugs to you!
Tina, Tanner and all of Chris’ family,
Words cannot express our sadness for you and with you as you process this tragic and sudden loss. While we will be out of town this weekend, we will plan to be at his celebration of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we trust you are experiencing the peace and comfort that only God can provide in a time like this. Know that you are loved!
Tina, Tanner and all of Chris’ family,
Words cannot express our sadness for you and with you as you process this tragic and sudden loss. While we will be out of town this weekend, we will plan to be at his celebration of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we trust you are experiencing the peace and comfort that only God can provide in a time like this. Know that you are loved!
Tina and Tanner – we are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and the family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Tina and Tanner – we are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and the family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Tina,
My heart breaks for you. Know that you have an army of hugs @ Ridge Meadows wrapping around you and Tanner for strength and peace.
Tina,
My heart breaks for you. Know that you have an army of hugs @ Ridge Meadows wrapping around you and Tanner for strength and peace.
We will greatly miss “Carp” on our annual trout fishing adventures in Branson, Mo. His guidance, fishing knowledge, and friendship will never be replaced. His was a kind and gifted individual with Carpentry and Angling. Its a tremendous loss and his love and contributions will never be forgotten! Tight Lines Carp!
We will greatly miss “Carp” on our annual trout fishing adventures in Branson, Mo. His guidance, fishing knowledge, and friendship will never be replaced. His was a kind and gifted individual with Carpentry and Angling. Its a tremendous loss and his love and contributions will never be forgotten! Tight Lines Carp!