Posey Carpentier, a well-known real estate broker for 30 years in Malibu, died on April 10 after battling complications from a series of strokes she suffered beginning November 1992.
Carpentier was born on April 2, 1916 in Hillsborough, Texas. She left her hometown for Los Angeles to work for Hughes Aircraft, where she met and married Charles Carpentier. In 1955, she and Charles built their home in Malibu.
At the height of her real estate career, Carpentier operated three offices with 30 salespeople, held important positions with the California Association of Realtors (including director), earned a master’s degree in English literature, wrote “Posey Carpentier’s Master Plan for Real Estate Selling Success” (Prentice Hall, 1984), raised two children and enjoyed her marriage to the late writer and musician Charles Carpentier.
Throughout her career, Carpentier was a strong supporter for the advancement of women in business in Los Angeles. She was active in the League of Women Voters, on the board of directors at the First Women’s Bank in Santa Monica, and ran for General Assembly of California in 1979.
Her vibrant and productive life casts a long shadow on those who follow her: her two children, Carla Carpentier (a flutist and music teacher in San Francisco); and Nelson Carpentier (employed in advancing sustainable fuel technology); her grandson Luke Carpentier; sister Leta Posey; 11 nieces and nephews and their children; her many friends; and her late-life companion, Chad Harper.
A memorial service will take place on Friday, April 18, 11 a.m. at the Malibu Nature Preserve (Malibu Riding and Tennis Club), 33905 Pacific Coast Hwy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Aviva, 7120 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.876.0550.