Otto William Carpenter, 92, passed away October 10, 1996 at home.
Born September 29, 1904 in Kamas, Utah to William Franklyn and Emeline Lambert Carpenter.Otto served an LDS mission to Tennessee from 1923-1927. He moved to Park City in the 1930's where he worked in the mines and as a skilled carpenter. Otto married LaRue Hunter on June 21, 1940 in the Manti LDS Temple. He built his home in Park City were he resided until his passing.
He loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, but his true passion was the snow and skiing. Otto was one of the original ski jumpers at Ecker Hill. After years of hiking the mountains in town, he and his good friend Bob Burns built the first ski lift in Park City. In 1949 they leased land from United Park City Mines and established Snow Park Ski Area, where lower Deer Valley exists today. Otto and LaRue, along with their children ran the ski area until l969. He was instrumental in obtaining and establishing the current building where the Senior Citizens Center resides. He was an active member for many years. Otto was a vocal and concerned citizen of Park City through the years. He watched as the town went from ghost town to boom town. Otto was a member of the Brotherhood of Carpenters for 50 years, and a member of the LDS Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Otto was a very generous soul and had a big heart. His passing will leave a void in all our lives. He will be greatly missed.
Survived by children: Janet and Bob Reed, Orem; Richard and Pat, Anchorage, Alaska; Don and Fran, Salt Lake City; Larry and Eleanor, Murray; John and Shauna, Kamas; Joann, Park City; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister and brothers: Pearl Davis, Elmo, Rulon, Verdon and Herman. Preceded in death by wife, LaRue; sister and brother, Mary and Carl; and a great-grandson.
Funeral services Tuesday, October 15th at 12 noon in the Park City 1st Ward, 2400 Monitor Drive, where friends may call Monday 7 - 9 p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to services. Burial Marion Cemetery.
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