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Carolyn Hembd Obituary

Carolyn (Seitz) Hembd Resident of Danville Carolyn left us all too soon on November 15, 2009 at the age of sixty. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to Jim and Katie Seitz. A younger sister to Timothy, she was followed by Philip, Rose, Catherine and Mark. She married the love of her life, Paul Hembd, forty years ago at the start of a successful thirty-five year career in the airline industry. Their two cherished children, Matthew and Linsey, completed their happy family and they moved from Texas to California to join the rest of the family. She enjoyed her time hiking through the hills of Tilden Park and walking on the beach in Carmel with Paul by her side. Carolyn was one of life's sparklers. She gave away her smiles, kindness and heart to all she came in contact with, but her most special recipients were her incredibly loved children Matt and Linsey and her beloved Paul. She couldn't have been more proud of them all. We'll celebrate Carolyn's well-lived life Friday, November 20th, at 5:00pm at Wilson & Kratzer Mortuary, 825 Hartz Way, Danville. Carolyn volunteered for Meals on Wheels many years and she would want you to support her cause in lieu of flowers, Meals on Wheels, 1300 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Wilson & Kratzer Danville (925) 820-2999

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Nov. 19, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Hembd

Sponsored by Veva Meyer.

21 Entries

Merrie Sand

December 24, 2014

I was just remembering Carolyn last night, not knowing it was her birthday. Then I saw this entry today! Love you, Carolyn. I enjoyed our short time together.

December 23, 2014

Happy birthday sister. Missing you so much!
#1

January 8, 2010

To the Hembd Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved Carolyn.
May God give you strenght in this time of sorrow.
Jon and Edna Harber and Family
Springfield, MO.

Matt Hembd

January 4, 2010

To all of you who keep visiting this guest book, thank you. Please feel free to contact me at anytime. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is keeping their spirits up during this difficult time. Thank you for all the support you have shown my family and I. Please keep in touch. You all mean a great deal to us.

Thank you,

Matt Hembd

Pat Hembd

December 24, 2009

I thought of Carol on her birthday yesterday. How much fun she always was to be around. The love she had for her family. I loved the kick Carol got when we saw the Bushman. When I go there I will always give him a dollar in her memory.

Linsey Hembd

December 10, 2009

Thank you for everyone who has posted. It means a lot.

Claudia Hembd

December 7, 2009

Dear Paul,
The real suffering is for those left behind. We must believe that Carol is at peace now. The difficult task ahead is to find your own peace in your life again, no matter how hard that may seem now. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy, Your Aunt Claudia

Paula and Bob Kenny

December 2, 2009

Dear Paul and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know that you will cherish the years you had together, as they were truly a gift. You have been blessed with more than most could ever wish for. As you go on, may it be of some consolation for you to remember that Carol will always be a part of your heart and she will continue to live through the love you and others shared with her. Our hearts are with you. Love from your cousin,

Paul Hembd

December 1, 2009

Carol and I had been going together for almost 42 years, 39 of which were in marriage. We met senior year in high school as a result of an incredible bit of good luck (especially for me). We grew up together. We also became soul mates. I saw her develop from a teenager into an incredibly smart and personable woman.

I’ve heard there are 7 types of intelligence. Carol possessed many of those qualities, however, her most prominent attributes were in her warm interpersonal skills and plain common sense that made her an excellent flight attendant, wonderful mother, friend and spouse.

Some say we complemented each other; however, my attraction to her at 18-years-of-age was primarily for her physical and inner beauty as well as her zest for life.

After I went off to college I came home nearly every weekend to see her. Bus fare from Northern Illinois University to the Chicago Loop was two dollars and five cents. Not bad for a 55-mile trip. From downtown, I took the train to her town of Bensenville.

My mother made me sell my 58 Chevy when I went to college, but she allowed me to buy a motorcycle. I made many trips from my home town to Bensenville on a cycle that would hardly go 45 miles per hour. I had to look over my shoulder constantly to keep from being run off the road. On arrival, I always spit out the bugs in my teeth before we kissed.

Carol was a flight attendant with Delta Airlines for 32 years, retiring in 2001. Most marriages in the airline industry fail. I never really expected to be able to keep her all these years; I just knew to hang on to her for dear life.

Carol had all the qualities of a top-notch flight attendant. She was warm, personable and could welcome everyone on board and ensure that they had a pleasant flight. She could also handle emergencies which more often than not were due to the bad behavior of the passengers. Carol was definitely not timid. Trust me …she always spoke her mind! Once she had to administer life saving oxygen to a diabetic passenger when an impatient traveler approached her asking: “Where can a guy get a drink around here?” Her response: “Can’t you see I’m busy. Make your own. The stuff’s over there!”

Carol was always a hard worker and saver. When we first met at 18 she was already a dental assistant. She was so competent that many duties normally done by a dentist today were given to her. When we bought our first house, Carol made the $11,000 dollar down payment. Before we were married, she made the down payment on my first new car.

I had dropped out of college for a few years. Carol encouraged me to return to school and paid the house bills while I commuted for two years and obtained my accounting degree. She could also mow the lawn, trim the hedges, and change spark plug wires. Is that a dream wife or what? After changing the spark plug wires on our Volvo she called and asked me: “Does it matter what order the wires go?”

I think it safe to say that nearly everyone she came across loved her. An example of this is that she had about 12 clients that she served during her time with the Meals on Wheels organization. I could see what she meant to them when I accompanied her on her route. She kept up life-long friendships with her school buddies and you can see how well she raised our two children. She showed unconditional love to them at every stage of their upbringing. She was not only an exemplory mentor, but an intimate friend to both Matt and Linsey.

Pat Michelsen

November 27, 2009

Paul, I'm so sorry. Pat sent us the news of Carol's passing. Please accept my sympathy. Although we didn't know your wife, you and your family will always be remembered by me and mine. Pat (Lindsey) Michelsen

Pamela Hembd

November 27, 2009

Paul, Matthew and Linsey,

I am so sorry for all of our loss. Carol was a great sister-in-law, and the family loved her very much. Over the years I have spoken to Carol on many occasions, and she was always kind and understanding. Carol never hesitated to share her thoughts and she will be deeply missed. Carol loved each of you very much and created a really neat family.

Bob and Donna Ryan

November 23, 2009

Paul,
Words cannot express how sadden we were to hear about Carol. We will always remember her radiant smile, her outgoing personality, and the giggle she always was to be around. We always had good times when the two of you were at Ryan family gatherings and don't forget the memories at Devils Lake. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Veva Meyer

November 21, 2009

I have always loved you since I meet you. You came to our home and announced "I came to court your son".

I'm so glad that you did. My son Paul
is so lucky that you did. You are the
most wonderful daughter in-law that Paul could picked out for me.

Pat Hembd

November 21, 2009

Carol,

What a wonderful sister-in-law. Always a kind word, always a kind ear and always so understanding. Carol was such a wonderful person. All Carol's traits were just great, I can't think of a negative trait, not one. Carol will be missed and can never be replaced. I will miss you Carol.

November 21, 2009

Paul,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know your wife and I haven't seen you since Dave and I were kids, but our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

Mike & Teresa Lindsey
309 Balmoral
Bartlett, IL. 60103

Sandi Kohrs-McDole

November 20, 2009

I met Carolyn 25 years ago when I moved to Scotts Mill court. We raised our children together and shared so much in our daily lives. What an amazing, strong, talented and loving woman. She could never say enough about her deep love for Paul and her 2 children, Matthew and Lindsey. Even tho we have been far apart these past years, we always kept in touch at the holidays. I am so saddened by this loss and want her family to know how much I am thinking of them.

Jack Edward Meyer

November 20, 2009

I know that few words if any can comfort you all from the grief of a loss so tragic and over-whelming. What I shall remember is all the happy times we shared as children, your wedding Paul, and all the happy times for us all over the years. May the God of all Comfort.. be your closest companion in the coming days.

November 20, 2009

Even we were miles apart Carolyn was my best friend for over 45 years. We went to school, worked and had great experiences and fun times together. I always looked forward to her calls and visits to Illinois where she grew up. There will be a big void in my life now that she is gone but no one can take the memories away. I want Paul, Matthew, Lindsey and her family to know that I will pray for her daily that she is at peace. Linda Stritzel (Maple Park, IL)

Merrie Sand

November 19, 2009

I was walking a trail in Clayton this morning, which Carolyn and I had walked together, and thought of her. I worked with her at David M. Brian, and am deeply saddened by the news of her death. Please accept my condolences, and prayers. Carolyn was one of the funniest, sweetest women I have ever known.

Sharon

November 19, 2009

No words will ever describe the loss of
my Best Friend of 50 years. My heart is broken and my life will never be the
same without Carolyn. I will miss her
beautiful smile, her laugh and her
friendship.
Paul, Matthew, Linsey, and family,
please accept my deepest sympathies
Love, Sharon

John Foust

November 19, 2009

Carolyn was one of the bright lights of our family. We will miss her greatly. God bless all of you. John

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