Scott Lynn Carpenter

Scott L Carpenter, 64, of Terreton, Idaho peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 23, 2024. Born on August 17, 1960 in Idaho Falls Idaho, to Dean and Lita Carpenter, Scott was a graduate of West Jefferson High School.

In 1984 Scott met Barbara Wright and her two children. They were married a year later and moved into his childhood home in Terreton where they completed their family with two more children.

Scott worked a variety of jobs from Hunters Farm Supply, Canal company, B&S Trucking, Rons Tires and Fish and Game. He then dedicated 32 years of his life to the Idaho Department of Transportation. His work didn't stop after he got home either. Living on a farm he raised everything from chickens, pigs, cows, sheep, turkeys, and goats, also farming 160 acres for many years.

Scott had a deep love for nature and the outdoors. He embraced every opportunity to immerse himself in nature, whether camping or hunting with family or casting a line in a peaceful stream.  This passion for nature was something he cherished and shared with his loved ones. In his later years Scott adored spending time with his grandchildren sharing his love for the outdoors and creating lasting memories with them.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Carpenter of Terreton, Idaho. Daughters Ashley (Michael) Hylton of Richfield Idaho, Jacque (Greg) Eslinger of Hailey Idaho. Sons, James (Morgan) Carpenter of Middleton Idaho, Gary Wright of Utah. Sister, Shawna (Casey) Bare of Terreton Idaho, Sister-in-Law Marie Carpenter of Hamer Idaho. Brothers Nathan Carpenter of Idaho Falls, Ed (Chris) Carpenter of Blackfoot Idaho, Kim Carpenter of Blackfoot Idaho as well as 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a great granddaughter Kaizleigh Jennings, His nieces Abby Jo Carpenter, and Cody Ann Carpenter, His parents Dean and Lita Carpenter, his brother Harley Carpenter, and his sister-in-law Crystal Carpenter.

A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for may 17, 2025 from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the ALC building, (1256 East 1500 North, Terreton, Idaho 83450). In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the West Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, or West Jefferson Senior Citizens Center.