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Carolyn Meeker Obituary
Jan. 5, 1938 - May 28, 2011
Carolyn Meeker, 73, of Sarasota, formerly of Bexley, Ohio and Morristown, N.J. died May 28, 2011.
Accomplished artist, avid Scrabble player and active volunteer for the USF Senior Academy, Carolyn was always a creative force and a contributor to her community. She was graduated from the Columbus School for Girls and from Sarah Lawrence College.
She is survived by her daughter, Liz, son-in-law Jerry and two beloved grandchildren, Liam (14) and Nora (11) O'Connor; as well as her nieces, Jan Cantler and Audrey Becht; nephew John Goldsten; stepdaughter, Carol Meeker and many, many friends. Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, and a memorial service will be planned for Fall 2011 in Sarasota.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Tidewell Hospice or the University of South Florida Senior Academy.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Meeker
Steve Woolman
July 6, 2024
Very good artist. Loved her work
Bernadette Kieswetter
July 11, 2011
July 11, 2011
There I was reading the Daily Record
with my morning coffee and saw Carolyn's
obit...so sorry. I was her tennis partner
for many yrs. at Hamilton Park sports club.People would stop and watch us play.To the right of me here in my office her picture of Morristown which sold in all the stores in town.
We will all miss her, may time heal your loss. Bernadette Kieswetter
Lenore Tishman
July 6, 2011
To dear Carolyn's family - Having recently returned from travel abroad, I am deeply saddened to learn of Carolyn's passing. We were friends from art school and beyond, and spent time together in talking of our families, our grandchildren and their lives. The world is depleted now that she is gone .
Bruce Stang
June 25, 2011
I met Carolyn about 3 years ago and we became good friends, sharing our love of tennis together. I was also impressed with her creativity. She will be missed greatly by me.
Bruce Stang
June 25, 2011
June25, 2011
I too played scrabble online with Carolyn. She was a lovely lady, so courageous in her battle with cancer. It was an honour to be just a small part of her life and I will remember her fondly. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Linda Lueck, Chilliwack, British Columbia
kena milberg
June 23, 2011
I also played scrabble on the same site as Carolyn and although I only played against her in the tourneys I know she loved the game.
When I was down with a hip replacement I received a card from another player that was one of her artistic cards.
May you, Liz, honor her full life for the rest of your days and feel her presence guiding you from afar.
June 21, 2011
Dear Carolyn's Family,
I want to express may condolences to my Cousins as Carolyn was an inspiration to me growing up with her greeting cards and creative artist talents
a hug to all of you
Love
Patti (Trisha)
Aunt Shirley's daughter
Carolyn's Mom's sister
June 21, 2011
I played online Scrabble with Carolyn for several years. She was a cheerful, friendly playing companion and a good friend. I will miss her. Bill Kinsella (old buzzard)
Pat Millsip Daws
June 20, 2011
Carolyn, aka Cardart,has been a wonderful, caring scrabble partner. We were hoping to meet in person but as her disease progressed, both began to realize it was unlikely. A lovely, beautiful lady, truly a class act. She will be missed by many.
June 18, 2011
To Liz--Carolyn and I have been friends going back many years in N.J. and then again in Florida. I always enjoyed the times we shared in the winters in Florida. She was an incredible woman.Her independence , creativity and indomitable spirit will always be awe-inspiring to me! Her absence on this earth will create a discernible void! My deepest sympathy to you and the family, Dorothy Goldberg
Joan Brummer
June 17, 2011
I am going to miss this feisty lady who inspired the artist in me, who showed me how to live with grace in the face of adversity and who refused to give up even when the odds were against her. To Liz and the family, my sincere condolences. I was privileged to know your mother.
June 16, 2011
To Liz - I got to know your mother during aerobics at the Y - she was always so upbeat and attractive and fun to be with, & one would never know she was in her 70's! We all will miss her presence there. I didn't realize how creative she was till I visited her at home recently - she really was remarkable. She was so proud of you and her grandchildren - my deepest condolences to you all.
Nancy Jessen
June 15, 2011
Carolyn was a wonderful person and a great friend whom I feel fortunate to have known for many years. My sincere sympathy to the family. bob weiler
Nate & Winnie Miller
June 15, 2011
Such a good friend to us and to the to the Lifelong Learning Academy, Carolyn will be sorely missed. She was so upbeat, energetic, and fun. Our deepest sympathy to her family.
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