John Stilley Carpenter
1849–1925 (age 76)
Biography
John Stilley Carpenter spent his life as a steady presence in the Glendale area, supporting neighbors and contributing to the rhythms of local life. Though the particulars of his occupation may have faded from the record, the warmth of his character endured through the families and civic circles he touched.
He is remembered in Glendale City Cemetery, where the quiet remembrance of friends and kin keeps alive the memory of a man whose devotion helped sustain his community.