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Duane Allen Carpenter, 64, passed away on March 1, 2024, in La Conner, Washington. Duane was born on Oct. 10, 1959, in Hamlin, West Virginia.

Duane had a passion for travel and made many lifelong friends during his adventures around the globe, and while living in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Alaska, Indiana, Hawaii, Maryland, and Washington. His career as a cartographic technician at Minerals Management Service and later as a meteorologist at the National Weather Service showcased his love of maps and all things weather. In his free time, Duane enjoyed traveling, cooking, music, and weather forecasting.

A celebration of Duane's life will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Hellams Vineyard in La Conner. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the La Conner Food Bank in honor of Duane's memory or bring a nonperishable food donation to the event.

He was a beloved brother and friend, and is survived by his sister, Linda Slade, and two grand nephews, James and Joseph Prince. Duane was preceded in death by his father, Edward Carpenter, mother, Katherine Carpenter, and two nieces, Stephanie Slade and Cheryl (Slade) Prince.

Duane will be remembered for his kindness, love of exploration and culinary arts, and his commitment to teaching his friends new weather terms. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.