Anne Marie Carpita, age 68 of Helena, a retired High School teacher, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Anne was born April 2, 1942 in Medford, Oregon to Philo and Marie Smith. She graduated from the University of Idaho in 1964 and went on to teach High School Spanish and English in Eureka, Anaconda, and Seeley Lake.
She married James R. ‘Jim’ Carpita on February 17, 1990 in Anaconda, MT.
Anne enjoyed fishing, sewing, and spending time with her grandkids. She loved nature and animals and loved to travel.
Anne is preceded in death by her parents, Philo and Marie (Johnson) Smith. She is survived by her husband James R. ‘Jim’ Carpita; children, Robert David Glover of Fort Drum, NY and Chris Eichert of St. Ignatius, MT; a brother, Philo Smith of Corona, CA; and 15 grandchildren.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the St. Peter’s Cancer Treatment Center, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
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Bonnie Jones says
What a beautiful light to have had in you lives. I only knew her for 2 years but I feel blessed to have known her at all. I will miss her laugh and her wonderful smile.
My prayers go out to you, Jim, and your family.
Bonnie Jones
Faith Anderson says
I am sad to hear that Anne Carpita has passed. She was a teacher of mine in Anaconda. My condolences to all who knew and loved her.
Faith
Jack Schilla says
Dear Jim,
I fondly have remembered how hard you worked with me years ago, when I got my very first elk. Jim, I am so sorry to see you have lost your bride, Anne Marie. May God give you His strength, to get through this trying time. I am sincerely,
Yours In Christ,
Jack Schilla
Aitkin, Mn.
Phillip & Janet Grotts says
First our deepest condolences to Jim and there family. Anne was about the dearest and the warmest person I have ever know. She never once let a birthday go by with out letting you know she cared. Jim and Anne Manged the campground we worked at for 8 years. The pump went out and we had no running water. That sunday she sent us both a wash cloth and bar of sopa and a gal of water. With a note that read “For your hour of need”. One of the things I still hve from one of the many end of the year partys Anne gave to us was a tolet seat all done up with fathers on the seat and on the lid she wrote “For all the #%*@ the the host have to put up with all year. There are no words that to say how wonderful she and Jim was to each and everyone of us. Or how much we all loved her. May god bless you honey and have a good trip home. Love Phillip and Jane Grotts
Lisa Caprara says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all now and always. She was a very special and beautiful lady. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Ed & Pat Morris says
It was a joy to have known her, she will be missed.Our thoughts and prays are with her and the family
Nikki DeMartin, Costco says
My condolences to you Jim and the family. We will miss seeing Annie’s smiling face.
Claudia Eastmark Johnson says
Dear Jim,
I was sorry and surprised to read of Ann’s passing. Somehow you both seemed to drop out of sight. She was a lively, fun gal and I enjoyed her so much. My prayers wil be with you. I have thought often of you both.
Claudia
jay voorhies says
Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Anne was a great lady and was there as your partner and best friend. Please accept my condolences on your loss. Jay