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Carol da Roza Obituary
6/20/1918 - 9/15/2010
Artist, mother and loving friend to many, Carol passed away peacefully on the eve of September 15 at the age of 92 surrounded by her family.
Carol was an amazing woman with a great passion for life. Raised in Santa Monica by her father, Wells Morris and her mother Anita Thomas Morris she fondly remembered her years growing up - riding horseback on the beach, swimming, playing volleyball and attending social functions with all of her close friends.
After high school she studied to become an interior designer, her unique flair and artistic eye were expressed throughout her life. She loved to paint, needlepoint, decorate and throw fabulous parties. Her gardens were splendid! She enjoyed buying and fixing up homes which she did in Carmel, Auburn and Dutch Flat. In various chapters of her life, she was a model (and always a stylish dresser), painter, athlete, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Carol, also, loved to travel. Her adventures included trips to Italy, France, Russia, England, Mexico, and Hawaii.
Carol will be missed by her loving brother, Wells (Bud) Morris Jr. and her loving children Gail Barstow, Donny da Roza, Carol (Caressa) Anita da Roza and John da Roza along with their families and many close friends.
We will always remember Carol, her spirit of generosity, her fun sense of wit, moments shared laughing, loving and living life to the fullest.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol da Roza
Sarah Scatena
October 15, 2010
Carol introduced my parents to each other in Carmel. I always knew her is Aunt Carol, and loved her very much! I remember visiting her in Dutch Flat at least one week every year and charish those memories. I feel blessed to have had her in my life and will miss her. She was a wonderful person, well admired by all who new her, she will be missed by many. Sarse
October 15, 2010
I met Carol 40 years ago playing tennis and she remained a strong player and friend ever since. She entertained some of us "tennis" friends at her beautiful home in Dutch Flat with her dining table set to the hilt.
We are so fortunate to have had Carol in our lives.
Tennis friends,
Kay McCreary,
Marge Moltzen
Ralene Snow
Karen Little
Chloe Erkenbricker
October 12, 2010
I knew Carol when I was growing up in Gold Run. Carol was one of "the ladys" we kids all thought was so pretty. She always dressed to the nines, and you wanted to be like her when you grew up. She will be missed Martha Rivers (Fitch)
Harry and Liz Shannon
October 11, 2010
We met Carol briefly on a visit to Dutch Flat with Gail and George Barstow in 2000 when we were visiting from Australia. We found Carol to be a delightful lady, full of warmth, high spirit and fun, whom we felt we had known forever. The world and her close family will be much the poorer for her passing. Rest in peace, Carol.
Cookie Smith
October 11, 2010
I've known Carol since I was about 10 years old. She was my best friend Gail's stepmom. We spent many summer's
at the old house in Dutch Flat where Carol would try to corral our spirit of
adventure and to keep us out of trouble! Over the years she continued to be a part of my life. A special woman, full of charm and always a very wonderful friend.
Fritz Geibel
October 6, 2010
Words cannot capture Carol's spirit. She had great empathy, and enthusiasm as she pursued life with integrity and grace. Carol, rest in peace, knowing that your love remains with us.
October 6, 2010
Carol's spirit cannot be captured in words, and is now on a journey, that we cannot yet make. She possessed an empathy for all around her and pursued life with enthusiasm and integrity. We are all better for the time we spent with her. God bless and keep you, Carol.
Gail Barstow
October 5, 2010
We were all so blessed to have "Sweetie" in our lives. She was a dear Mom to me, and my siblings, and "Sweetie" to my children, grandchildren and great-gramdchildren. She was our dearest friend, and will be greatly missed.
G. Barstow
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