Carol Lynn Anderson
September 25, 1948 - September 28, 2004
Obituary
Carol Lynn ANDERSON
Carol lost her courageous battle with melanoma September 28th, but in God has won eternal peace and wholeness. She was born in Kansas City, KS on September 25th, 1948, and graduated from Brookfield HS, Brookfield, WI in 1966. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from North Park College in 1971, and taught at Oak School in Chicago for several years before migrating west to Seattle in 1979. She worked for the Boeing Corporation for 25 years, most recently as staff analyst in the Future Combat Systems Program of IDS. She is deeply loved by her family and many close friends for her generosity of spirit, her sense of humor and her cheerful, affirming smile. Her extraordinary skill as a photographer has left a rich pictorial chronicle of her family’s life. She possessed a beautiful voice and was a longtime member of the choir and praise team at Midway Covenant Church, and also sang in a choral group at Boeing. She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Anderson, and is survived by her mother, LaVone Anderson, of Lawrence, KS, a brother Ted Carol Anderson, of Kingston, WA, a sister Nancy Tim Bonner, of Lawrence, KS, three nieces, four nephews, five great nieces and five great nephews. Visitation will be Friday, October 1st, from 4:00-8:00 PM at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, SeaTac, and Saturday, October 2, from 1-2:45 PM at Midway Covenant Church. Memorial service at 3:00 PM Saturday at Midway Covenant Church. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS, following a service at the Neil-Schwensen-Rook funeral home at 1 PM, Monday, October 4. Memorial contributions may be made to Midway Covenant Church or North Park. Please sign the online guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.
To my beloved Buttercup, who is free, free at last. Leaves are falling without having changed. I’m remembering our September walk amidst the glorious colors way back in the Ditchbanks that day you shot photos and we happened upon the old-timer in his pickup truck all those years ago. Thank you for a lifetime of beautiful memories, your laughter and love. I still have that note I snagged from the wastebasket when you were working the reception desk at North Park. I’ll never stop waiting for just one more email from boeing.com, will go on loving you for all the Septembers of the world. My love and sympathies to all of us who don’t know how to live without you, your friends and family, those beautiful babies you cherished so dearly. Truly blue and forgetting you not…Crys
“It’s by far the hardest thing I’ve ever done….” This is definitely going to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done…to say goodbye for “awhile”. Remember, dearest friend, all the times we sang those words? Then just a few months ago we sang “Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything that I need…” And now, my friend, YOU have everything you need and I celebrate that for you! The cancer has not won- – you have! You are now, and always will be what you asked God for so many months back — YOU ARE WHOLE! I can’t imagine how I will find my way through the dark places without you to talk to about the details…without you to forgive me before I even ask…without you to make me laugh at my humanness and recognize my gifts. I have the angel chimes you gave me hanging in my car and with each “chime” I hear your spirit and feel the warmth of your love. Every time I light my fireplace and look at the beautiful candle fireplace screen you gave me I will recall the LIGHT you gave my life for 36 years. And now you are a part of “the cloud of witnesses” that I will join someday as well. I can’t wait to see you again, dear dear friend. The choir “up there” will certainly be sweeter with your voice,…but I will always miss it blending with mine. Until we sing and talk and laugh ’til we cry, I take comfort in the hymn words… ‘O hallelujah, He’s my friend,,,,He guides me to the journey’s end. He walks beside me all the way, and will bestow a crown someday!” Peace, sweet friend. I love you. Tress
I knew Carol Lynn through her dear friend, Terri. Although I didn’t have the good fortune to spend a lot of time with her, I realized right away that she was one special person . . . what a laugh , what a beautiful smile- and what a sense of humor she had. I’m sure she brought joy to all of her family and her friends who will miss her so much. My deepest condolences to all of you who knew her and loved her and who will celebrate her life and her special gifts on Saturday.
I’m so sorry for me and all who remain on earth without our song of joy, Carol. We loved her and will miss her. She was very special.
The VanderZandens
Mark, Andrea, Erin & Jay
Dear Carol Lynn Anderson’s Family,
I wanted to let you know my prayers of comfort,love,and peace are with you.
Carol was a true sister in Christ for me. She was loyal,fun,compassionate and geninue. I will miss her and so will the people of Midway Covenant Church. I have many memories to draw from. Love, Marilyn R. Holms
Dear Carol Lynn’s Family,
My sister and I consider ourselves truly blessed to have had a light like Carol’s in our lives at work. Carol always had a smile and a song whenever anyone needed it, sometimes even before they knew it themselves. I will always treasure the memories of Carol coming into the office with her smile and singing us a song – what a gift. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Cindy Taylor and Carol Martineau
I worked with Carol at Boeing for several years and loved her dearly. She came to my house to help paint and gave my little daughter a haircut and permanent. She was always able to make me laugh and most importantly showed me how much God loves me and wants me to love Him. I am saddened deeply that I had not heard the news before services, so that I was not there. I know how much she loved Jesus and delights in being with Him. We WILL see her again. If there is anyway I can get a copy of the memorial card given at the funeral I would be ever so glad. 3617 SW 110th
Seattle, WA 98146. My prayers will go on for the family for comfort from the Holy Spirit.
Nancy and family, From your conversations about your sister, I know how deeply you loved her. Your testimony about her faith is the most telling characteristic about her. Although I did not know her, I honor the contributions she made to others’ lives and the significance she had in your life. I pray for God’s embracing comfort.
Your friend in Christ,
Paulette Strong
I met Carol in the 1980’s after she had moved to the Seattle area. We had some great times together. I loved her sense of humor. She was such a free spirit. She loved people. I guess that’s why she had so many close friends. You could always be yourself around Carol. I am going to miss her so very much. It is a comfort for all of us to know that she has gone to be with the Lord. I know that I will see her again someday. It has been such a blessing for me to have known her.
Dear Nancy and family,
May God’s peace surround you at this time of sadness. Although I did not have the privilege of meeting Carol Ann, I have been inspired by her life of faith as shared by Nancy and her courageous battle with cancer. My family and I hold all of you up in our thoughts and prayers.
Sally Burk
Nancy–
May God Lift you and your family at this time. Thank you for sharing Carol Ann’s strength and courage with us. You were so clear about your love for her. The angels in Heaven surely rejoiced when Carol returned to them.
our love and sympathy go to all of you. It is 2 years ago that we lost Clarke’s sister Joy to melenoma so we can empathize with you. May God comfort you and assure you of his love and hope that one day you will be reunited.
Carol Lynn was such a kind, warm person. She was the kind of person you instantly liked. She always made me feel special and was probably the most genuine person I have ever met. I feel blessed to have known her.
So sorry you had to “finish the fight” at such a tender age. Those of us who haven’t yet will finish better because of how you finshed and what you what you left behind in terms of a life well-lived!
I remember Carol as a warm, vibrant, beautiful human being. I regret that I was not able to see her in the later years, when her true mettle was so evident in her extraordinary strength of spirit and determination. Peace be to her memory, and rest to her weary earthly body. As she makes her way heavenward, her transforming smile remains here in my memory.
Carol Lynn — What a character. She was Susan’s best friend for so many years. She was the soul and spirit of the NPC class of 70. We’ll always love her — forever. She is part of us — forever. Lee and Susan
To write to Carol Lynn is to write to family and friends who loved her. I was lucky enough to know you, Carol Lynn, through our mutual dear friend,Terri. You and Terri had a friendship that was a joy to witness and an even greater joy for me to share with you. I think of you daily and miss you more than I could have imagined. You sweet spirit will be one that will live with me forever. I know you rest in Jesus’ arms. Forever remembering and loving you, Trudy
Carol Lynn,
Remembering your golden voice, caring smile,
You made your friends feel so worthwhile,
College days, and gospel teams,
The way you laughed at little things.
Uplifting words, and birthday cards,
Proved the kind of friend you are;
Attentive, loyal, kind and true,
How we all can learn from you.
Your maturing faith in recent years
My deep respect, my grateful tears,
A beautiful witness of amazing grace,
Reminds me of a heavenly place
Safe in His arms I know you’re there
Kept within His love and care
I’ll be happy-sad ‘til I hear you say
“Good Morning friend”, One Fine Day.
love, & appreciation, Leslie
dear carol lynn, Forever you will be “such a pretty girl”…thank you for being such a rare gift in my life. You will live in my heart until I get to Heaven and see You again…Missing and Loving You……Susie The Kid