Carol Kaliher

Carol J. Kaliher VIRGINIA BEACH - Carol J. Kaliher, nee Brubaker, 75, passed into life eternal July 8, 2010 at Sentara Leigh Hospital of common bile duct cancer. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 54 years, Vernon "Jiggs" Kaliher; two daughters, Kitty Reip of Burke, Va., and Kristi Hollerud of Independence, Mo.; two sons-in-law, David Reip and Steven Hollerud; and five grandchildren, Allison Reip Xanthopoulos of Fredericksburg, Va., Megan Twait of Overland Park, Kan., Daniel Reip of Burke and Brianna and Sean Challis of Independence; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents and a daughter, Kandi Kaliher; and her brother, Robert Brubaker. Born in Springfield, Ill., March 4, 1935 to Milton and Caledonia Brubaker, Carol graduated from Springfield High School and Illinois State University. She was a special education teacher. She sacrificed her career to move with Jiggs and daughters to 10 locations - four overseas - before settling in Virginia Beach in 1980. Her deep spiritual faith was exhibited in her many church-related activities including the choir. Friendship class members were always challenged by her insight. Her many hobbies included genealogy, scrapbooking for grandchildren, knitting and making many new mothers happy with handmade baby blankets. She was a model wife, mother and grandmother, forever subordinating her desires to other's wishes. A constant smile, effusive personality and a trusted friend, Carol's many character traits were emulated and admired. She was truly a beautiful woman inside and out. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, Aug. 1, at 4 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, where she was a 30-year member of United Methodist Women. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to United Methodist Committee on Relief through the church (CUMC/UMCOR) or Lee's Friends: Helping People Live with Cancer, 7400 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23505. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family, online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate. org.