CARPENTER, KATHERINE BEA (Robinson) Passed away in Penticton, British Columbia on September 5, 2013 at the young age of 55, after a very brave and hard fought battle with cancer. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Bill Carpenter. They were married in Nisku, Alberta on March 21, 1981. Kathy is predeceased by her father, William Robinson and her grandparents, Joseph and Katie Eliuk and William and Bea Robinson. Kathy is lovingly remembered by her mother Josephine Robinson, her sister and her husband; Janet and Robert Bottle, her aunts and uncles; Connie and Ralph Bohnet, Ellen Robinson, Bob Robinson & Kathy, nieces Robin and Lorne Lukan and Jayne and Gregg McGloin and their families. Brother & Sister in-laws Ken Carpenter & Tracy, Janice Carpenter & Dean, Susan & Gerry Rankin, Nancy & Orin Sand, Carol & Blaine Bittorf and their families. Kathy was born in Edmonton, Alberta on October 26, 1957. She graduated from high school in Slave Lake Alberta in 1975 and went on to train and work as an Accounting analyst for Precision Drilling in Calgary Alberta, a logistics coordinator for the CIDA in Indonesia, and finally as a chef in England, Calgary, and Penticton. Kathy's love of life, friends and family showed in everything she did. She was loved by all who knew her for her generous spirit, compassion, and thoughtfulness and never ending focus on making sure everyone around her were as comfortable as they could be. A professional chef and naturally caring person, she always made sure everyone had enough to eat and drink. And not just ordinary food, but wonderfully delicious dishes that everyone who ever tasted them, would remember. The Memorial Service will be held at the Penticton United Church at 696 Main Street, Penticton on September 14, 2013 at 1:30 PM with Reverend Laura Turnbull officiating. Interment at the Penticton Cemetery will follow at 3:00 PM. A Celebration of life will then take place at Bill and Kathy's home at 1300 Naramata Road, Penticton, B.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the South Okanagan branch of the SPCA, 2200 Dartmouth Drive, Penticton, B.C., V2A 7W7, or the SOS Medical Foundation at the Penticton Hospital located at 550 Carmi Ave, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3G6. Condolences may be sent to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com