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Nicole Marie Mason Carpenter
Nicole Marie Mason Carpenter, 34, the daughter of Leann Mason (Steve Anderson) and Matthew Carpenter passed away on May 18, 2021, in Seattle, Washington after a battle with COVID 19 pneumonia.
Nicole was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on July 30th, 1986. She lived with her mom, aunt Linda, and cousin Rachel. Together this foursome went on many camping trips and adventures. Nicole also had loving, fun times with her dad as he took her on vacations around the country.
While growing up, Nicole loved jumping on her trampoline, playing basketball, and doing craft activities with her nieces and nephews. As a young teenager she enjoyed volunteering at Valley Hospital and later loved working for Harkey Concessions at fairs and festivals around Alaska, especially the toy tent on the Purple Trail at the Alaska State Fair.
In 2005 Nicole graduated from Palmer High School near the top of her class as a member of the National Honor Society. She took a year off from schooling before enrolling at Colorado State University where she graduated with a degree in Psychology.
While living in Colorado Nicole met and became engaged to Brandon, an Airman at Warren Air Force Base. A few years later the two moved to Washington near Seattle, one of Nicole’s favorite locations.
Nicole loved the ocean and walking on the beach, visiting the Pike Street Market, reading a good romance, making crafts, game nights with family and friends, a campfire, delicious food, cheesecake for dessert, and her dogs Kenai and Denali.
At the time of her passing Nicole worked at Telecare Evaluation & Treatment Center in Shelton, Washington.
She leaves behind her fiancé Brandon Davis, dad Matt Carpenter, mom Leann Mason, stepfather Steve Anderson, stepsisters Shannon (Gary) Harris and Michelle (Philip) Sanderson, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is planned for 11:30am, Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Kehl’s Mortuary in Palmer, Alaska followed by lunch, dessert, and a celebration of Nicole’s life.
Please consider wearing a facemask if you have not been vaccinated against the COVID 19 Virus.
Nicole will be forever missed by her family and friends.