Obituary of Dorothy Pierce-Carpenter

Dorothy Alice Pierce Carpenter peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2007 in Vancouver, Washington. Born on November 12, 1914 in Kalispell, Montana, Dorothy was 92 years old. An 85 year Clark County resident, Dorothy was a graduate of Camas High School. She worked as a clerk at Highway Pharmacy before her retirement. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and ceramics. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Beverly R. Philbrooks of Bisbee, Arizona, son Les R. Pierce of Camas, and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Ray Allen Pierce (1963), second husband Arthur Gerald Carpenter (1996), and grandchildren Bruce D. Philbrooks (1979), and Clayton R. Pierce (1980). There will be no public service. Interment will take place at the Camas Cemetery. Memorials in Dorothy's honor may be made to the America Cancer Society. Brown's Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Camas has been entrusted with arrangements.