Carol Jayne Reaves Dark

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Clayton High School Kirkwood High School Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School University of California Los Angeles

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Carol Dark Obituary

Dark, Carol Jayne Reaves August 8th, 1936 - January 3, 2013. Carol passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Richard William Dark; her son Richard Garner Dark ( Nancy ) and their daughters Alexandra, Sydney and Grace; Daughter Diane Dark and her son Mark Brinley Lewis, Jr.; and son Steven ( Kristin ) and their sons Zane, Ethan, Noah and Will. Also the dear daughter of the late Dr. Lowry Donald Reaves and Bonny Swam Garner; stepdaughter of the late Elma Reaves; and sister of the late Diane Reaves London. Carol graduated from Clayton High School in 1954 and studied theatre at UCLA. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Carol contributed much to her community, having served on the boards of Kilo Foundation for Diabetes, Kids Under 21 (KUTO), The Wednesday Club, the Kirkwood Historic Society (where she was active in the restoration of Mudd's Grove ). She was President of the Mother's Club, both at Mary Institute and Kirkwood High School. Carol founded the Kirkwood Area Perpetual Scholarships (KAPS) for graduating seniors at Kirkwood High School and was a founding member of the Kirkwood Farmer's Market. At one time, she owned an Hotel Publication Advertising Agency working in New York, Chicago and St. Louis. Carol was an early supporter and organizer of Dragonboat Racing in St. Louis. Carol's long time passion for antiques led her to start and run high quality Antique Shows in the area. The Heritage Show for 33 years and the Meet Me in St. Louis show at Queeny Park for 12 years. A share of the show's proceeds were donated to several charities. Services: Visitation will be held on Sun., Jan. 13th, from 2-6 pm at BOPP Chapel , 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. A memorial celebration of Carol's life will take place on Mon., Jan. 14th, 10am, at Kirk of the Hills Church, 12928 Ladue Road. Burial will be private. Carol's family would like to acknowledge the compassionate care provided by BJC Hospice during the last weeks of her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BJC Hospice Foundation or Kirkwood Area Perpetual Fund. Arrangements by Bopp Chapel. www.boppchapel.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jan. 6 to Jan. 11, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Carol Dark

13 Entries

January 13, 2013

Rich & Richard,
So sorry to learn of Carol's passing. She touched my life and will always be remembered with love. You and your family are in my prayers. Wendy Barr Blair

Elizabeth O'Keefe

January 13, 2013

A lovelier lady I will never know.

How lucky are we to have loved you all these years.

January 13, 2013

I will miss Carol. Warm smile and always there for everyone. we had many conservations while I was doing her hair. I cannot be there due the flu. My prayers are with the family

Charlie

January 12, 2013

Diane,
Paul and I are so sorry for your loss of your mother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Molly & Paul Lochner

John & Mary Pertzborn

January 11, 2013

Mary and I will miss Carol's Smile, her Kindness and Grace. Her Spirit lives on in all Rich and Carol's children and grandchildren You are in our prayers.

Gail Andrews

January 9, 2013

Prayers for your family ,from a fellow antique dealer and Past President of St Louis Alumnae Panhellenic.

January 8, 2013

To the Dark family - our thoughts, prayers, and love go out to you---Love, Diane, Bill, and Paul Thompson and Shirley Browne
Kirkwood, Mo

January 7, 2013

Dear Rich, Richard and Nancy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. For us, we will always be blessed for having known Carol and for being able to share moments in her life.
Marianne Furey, Jeff & Jillian Gruenewald

Roger Hale

January 6, 2013

Words can not express my thoughts on the loss of my good friend Carol. To Richard, Diane Rich , and Stephan, God Bless you all in the days ahead.

Kathy Buttici

January 6, 2013

Rich, Richard, Diane, Steve, and families: what a beautiful, brilliant, vibrant, caring, loving, empathic visionary, and force of nature was your precious Carol. From the moment I was introduced to Carol by her very close friend, Mary Beth Checkett, some thirty plus years ago, I just adored her. She personified "Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you". The world and countless individuals were changed for the better from her ever-constant
social outreach, which she performed with humility and
purity of heart. Always the lady. Rest in peace, Carol. Much love and prayers, Kathy and Joe Buttici. contact us

Bob Wolff

January 6, 2013

Richard, I send my condolences to you and your family. Carol was an old, old friend of mine from Glenridge days and I fondly remember "hanging around" her apartment off of Westwood in Clayton. Those were the days when kids just sort of hung around, aimlessly, just enjoying each other's company without really caring about time. I last saw Carol when I gave her a ride home from Harvey Harris' 50th reunion party in 2004. Since I recently heard about Carol's illness, she has been in my prayers. Now I'm sure her passing has at least given her the peace and repose she so mercifully deserves.

January 6, 2013

Dear Rich - - - I am so sorry to hear about Carol. She was a lovely lady! Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all.
Lynne Chappel
Chesterfield, MO.

Charles Hamilton

January 6, 2013

Rich Dark: I offer my sympathy to you and your entire extended family for the loss of your wife, their mother and grandmother. Her obituary describes a wonderful person, but cannot adequately describe your heartbreak. Be strong!

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