Barbara Kidd Carpenter, 89, from Casper, Wyoming. Daughter of Wyoming pioneer families Lucille Love Kidd (of Hanna) and David Kidd (of Casper).

Barbara was a loving, respectful, and proud woman who cherished her large extended family and friends. We all admired her tenacity, love for family, and genuine interest in her loved ones’ lives. Her generosity and close connection to her family made her a wonderful gift, and she was renowned for her gift-giving.

She started school at Park Elementary, a few blocks from home, graduated from NCHS, and then attended the University of Wyoming, where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Athletics played a pivotal role in shaping Barbara’s life, encompassing a diverse range of activities such as alpine ski racing, swimming, hunting, fishing, tennis, and golf. Throughout her journey, she relentlessly pushed the boundaries of her physical abilities and the capabilities of her equipment. Joint replacements have emerged as a blessing in disguise, providing her with the mobility and support she needed to continue her athletic pursuits.

Barbara Kidd met and fell in love with her life partner, Dawn Carpenter, while they were attending the University of Wyoming after his Marine Corps service in the Korean War. Barbara and Dawn had five spirited and active children who filled their house with adventure, lively conversations, and the presence of people. Their extended family and friends were always visiting, and there were many celebrations throughout the years. Her family of 5 kids, Kim Nyenhuis of Fort Collins, Co., Bill Carpenter of Anchorage, Ak., Brad Carpenter of Casper, Wy, Kristin Carpenter Queen of Casper, Wy and Kelley Carpenter Klein, turned in 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Barbara was a dedicated servant who held leadership roles in several community organizations, including the PEO Chapter Y, PTO for Crest Hill Elementary, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, and various community service groups. Community was of utmost importance to her.

This super fun, hilarious, and naughty lady is survived by her brother, Bill Kidd, 5 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dawn Carpenter, brothers Tom Kidd and Bob Kidd.