Bonnie J. Carpenter, 83 of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 27, 1941, the daughter of the late Walter and Lerlene (Thompkins) Harter. Bonnie lived her life to the fullest. She met the love of her life, Tom Carpenter on the University of Michigan campus. They were married August 27, 1962 and settled in Ft. Wayne in 1965 to raise their 3 children. Tom survives, along with their daughters, Susie Carpenter and Christy (Scott) Williams.  Their son, William Carpenter died in 1987.  After losing Billy, they were blessed with two grandsons, Taylor (Michelle) Carpenter and Jesse Dale. No two grandsons were ever loved or spoiled more. Bonnie was further blessed with great-grandchildren, Ian Carpenter and Kash Glavin, whom she adored. She spent her life caring for her family, friends and neighbors. Bonnie never met a stranger. She loved talking to everyone, whether someone in line at her favorite store, or a cashier at Starbucks or someone who worked at the library. She wanted to know everything about them and always had a compliment or uplifting word for them. She loved talking with her friends, and enjoyed reading, shopping, doing puzzles, and she was always working on a craft project. Her greatest joy in life was the time spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, and constant companion-beloved dog, Petunia. A Celebration of Bonnie's Life will be held with a reception from 2-5pm on Friday January 24, 2025, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. To share a remembrance of Bonnie or to offer condolences to her family, please visit DivineMercyFuneralHome.com.  In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Humane Fort Wayne, FW Public Library, or as she always did,  do something nice for someone.