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Carolyn Ann Hylander

Carolyn Hylander Obituary

Carolyn Ann Hylander, a 41-year resident of Manhattan Beach, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4 at the age of 62. Carolyn was surrounded by her many loving friends and her family as she fought to beat the illness that, in the end, took her before her time. Carolyn was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois where she aspired to become a teacher and worked her way through college at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. After receiving her bachelor's degree she moved to California and started her teaching career at Huntington Park High School. While working as a teacher, she earned her master's degree in family finance from California State University of Long Beach and, shortly after, married and started her family. She then began teaching at Mira Costa High School where she created her own fashion design program that prepared many of her students for college at FIDM Fashion Institute. She loved decorating, cooking, sewing and music and passed these skills on to both of her children. She had an amazing sense of humor and believed that laughter was the best medicine; she always tried to laugh at least once a day. Her great compassion for others resulted in her house always being full. Whether it was band practice, the swimming pool, or even just a place to sleep, she always welcomed the neighborhood children and treated them as if they were her own. Carolyn is survived by her son, Jonathan; daughter, Jennifer and her husband, Jerry; her sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Dan Hylander; her niece, Cari Ann Mueller; nephew, Joseph Hylander; and great-nieces, Nena and Ellee. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 18 at 1:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church of Manhattan Beach located at 1100 N. Poinsettia Ave. The service will be followed by a luncheon at Carolyn's sister's house. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits. Please go to the mortuary's website, www.LAfuneral.com to send the family messages, share memories, or to obtain directions to the services.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Dec. 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Hylander

22 Entries

Ralph & Suzanne Heckert

December 7, 2020

Carolyn as a lovely friend and neighbor. Our best memories were during the fall months, Carolyn loved Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We would always get together and enjoy her company, her kindness, her love of her beautiful children, their friends, her students and teachers at the school where she taught and her extended family. Carolyn was a caring woman with a big heart and great soul. We always will remember her kind and gentle ways, bless you Carolyn for making our lives better in our Friendship.

Love always,

Ralph and Suzanne Heckert, Neighbors

Jessica Gallo

April 11, 2011

Carolyn was a wonderful woman with incredible talent. My family lived behind her. She was also my high school fashion design teacher at Mira Costa for 4 years and the woman who convinced me to enter the El Camino fashion show and I won, all because of her support. She also is the one who introduced me to FIDM where I graduated in 2007. I have so many fond memories of her and am deeply saddened by this news. She will be greatly missed. All of our love and support. -The Gallos on meadows ave

Linda (Meinert) Dennison

January 2, 2011

Carolyn was such a sweet girl in our shared school days at Timothy and Luther, and from her obituary I see she grew into a very beautiful, loving, and loved woman. So sorry to hear of the family's loss, as well as for her many friends. She will be glowing in heaven. Our sympathy and prayers to all.

Jim Boehm

January 1, 2011

"I was saddened to hear of Carolyn's passing at dinner on New Year's Eve with high school life-long friends, all who knew Carolyn. I had the good fortune of knowing Carolyn as a classmate in both grade school and high school. At Timothy School, I remember her cheerful, positive outlook and her signature blonde pony tail. Carolyn always had a wide, bright smile for you. We reminisced about her and others at our 50th grade school reunion this past October. Carolyn and her family are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Rest in peace-you will be missed Carolyn..."

Judy Erickson

December 31, 2010

May God be your strength at this time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Judy (Meloy) Erickson

Susan (Thieme) Franzone

December 31, 2010

I just today heard the sad news of Carolyn's passing - a shock as I had no idea she was so ill. Carolyn was a classmate of mine through Timothy Grade School and Luther High School South. Although I haven't spoken with her in years, I remember her distinctly. When I opened the obituary page and saw her picture, I remarked to my husband "That's how I remember Carolyn. She hasn't changed a bit." She was always cheerful and charming. Based on my memories, it's easy to understand how she spread love and kindness to others. My sincere condolences to the Hylander and Barthel families on losing her so young. May God provide her dear ones with strength and courage as they adjust to life without their Carolyn.

John Weber

December 31, 2010

Just learned of Carolyns passing, so sorry for the loss, I graduated with Carolyn from Timothy grammar school, we had a 50th reunion this year that Carolyn could not make but I did get to talk to her several times, I glad for getting that chance, again sorry for the loss

Ray Johnson

December 29, 2010

I graduated with Carolyn from Luther South High and we attended S.I.U. at the same time. I am so saddened to hear of her passing. I haven't seen Carolyn in many years but I still remember her infectious smile and the laugh in her voice. I know she touched many lives. My condolences to all her friends and family.

Tom Vucinic

December 27, 2010

Carolyn was a classmate at Luther South High School. She was one of the nicest, sweetest people we ever met. Her home was filled with her friends then too. She always smiled and thought of others first. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and offer condolences to her family. We will keep her in our prayers.

December 27, 2010

I went to high school with Carolyn and I was Carolyn's roommate at SIU. So many memories. I was shocked to hear of her death, we had reconnected this year. My thoughts and prayers to her family at this time.

Gail(Troike) and Vern Wear
Orland Park, IL

Nancy & Bob Marovich

December 27, 2010

We went to Luther High with Carolyn. Bob also went to SIU with her. Carolyn was one of my best friends. We are very saddened and surprised to hear of her death. Our prayers and thoughts are with Carolyn's family at this time.
Bob and Nancy Marovich.

Barbara Glaves Cope

December 20, 2010

I have known Carolyn since our high school days in Chicago. She was a bridesmaid in our wedding. She was a great person. Our sympathies to her dear family. I am so sad to learn of her passing and still in shock over the news.

Don, Marianne & Danielle Langolf

December 19, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sue Dutra

December 18, 2010

We were sooo young!!! 1972 Huntington Park High... I remember our hugs... the gentleman teachers asked "how are Charlie's Angels doing???" Me and you and Myrna... I'll always have special memories..., Love to your family and everyone... Sue Dutra (Patton when I first was hired in by Ben Brown at HP)... always happy memories!!!!

Janet Moll

December 16, 2010

Carolyn was my best friend for the last 40 years and I am heartbroken to lose her so soon. She enriched my life with her loving and kind ways.She was always fun to be with and we shared so many interests and hobbies together.Her loving ways were felt by all that knew her.I will keep her close to my heart always.

Ralph and Suzanne Heckert

December 15, 2010

"We were proud and honored to have known Carolyn, our neighbor and our dear friend. She was a wonderful mother, wife and great educator. She had a kind heart and a beautiful personality and such an incredible soul. Suzanne and I will always love you Carolyn. We will deeply miss you in our lives, you will always be with us in our thoughts. God bless you and keep you safe in his arms until we meet again"

Ralph and Suzanne Heckert

Dana Riede

December 12, 2010

I am inspired by reading about this beautiful woman; I can only hope to leave such a legacy. May God bless all of the family and friends who endure the loss of Carolyn. I did not have the privilege of knowing her, but I am so touched by her story. My thoughts and prayers are with you and will be with you on the 18th. God Bless!

December 12, 2010

I taught with Carolyn at Huntington Park High School, and we often carpooled together. She was a good teacher. I am sorry to hear of her passing.

Carol Binder Perry

December 12, 2010

Our heartfelt condolences to the family for the loss of a lovely woman and personal friend. I (Liane) will never forget the many occasions spent in your beautiful and warm home. I always marveled at how seemingly effortlessly Carolyn entertained. She will be missed.
The Kneisel Family (Perry, Liane, & Pj)

Mo and Tony Richards/Torres

December 12, 2010

We were so blessed to be able to see and talk with Carolyn during our planned visit on the 1st of December. Love and prayers to Jen, Jonathan, Chris and Jerry.

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