Scott Philip Carpenter passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of December 4, 2021. He was born in Ely, Nevada to John and Roseann
Carpenter on June 13, 1955.
Scott grew up working on a ranch alongside his father and brothers and developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Ruby Mountains.
He recently took his grandson, Cole, horseback riding with the backdrop of his beloved Ruby Mountains.
In his youth, Scott was active in 4-H and FFA, served as the State FFA President, and received the Star State Greenhand award.
He graduated from Elko High School and the University of Nevada-Reno.
After college, Scott lived in Fallon, NV, and, in his spare time, mentored FFA youth.
From there, he moved closer to home, living in both Elko and Winnemucca.
In his later years he worked with the Nevada Gold Mines as a mechanic in both Elko and Winnemucca. He was a gifted mechanic, his co-workers said he could fix anything.
Scott’s pride and joy were his four children and his grandson. He loved his
family unconditionally and devoted his life to taking care of them – most of the time as a single father while working full time.
He was also a loving son, traveling often to Elko from Winnemucca to help his mom, most recently to make sure the Christmas lights were up and running for the holiday season ahead.
Scott was preceded in death by his father John, niece Melissa Rucker, grandparents John and Lucile Carpenter and Clarence and Genevieve Slater,
his uncles Larry Slater, Jake Carpenter, Wayne Roberts and Dave Hand, and his aunt Phyliss Hand.
Scott is survived by his daughters, Kayla (fiancé John) and Rylee; his sons, Darryl (Kelsey) and Tyler; grandson Cole; Mother, Roseann Carpenter;
brothers John (Tina) and Doug; sisters Elizabeth, Susan (Kim), Lois (Cecil) and Linda (Nick); great cousin, Paul Carpenter; aunts, Florence and
Teresa; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services for Scott will be held as follows: Rosary will be on Thursday,
December 9 th at 7:00 pm at Burns Funeral Home in Elko, NV.
The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, December 11 th at 2:30 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elko, NV. Mass will be celebrated by Father Joe and Deacon John Carpenter.
Pallbearers will be Doug Carpenter, Paul Carpenter, Alfonso Ygoa, Scott Ygoa, Morris Gallagher, Marcos Vazquez, Jim Sustacha, and Richard Hucke.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Elko High School; Attention Scott P. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship Fund, 987 College Avenue; Elko,
NV 89801.”
