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Carol Engel Obituary
Carol, 81, passed away April 4, 2011 at Roo-lan Health Care Center after a long illness.
Carol was born on January 5, 1930 in Rapid City, South Dakota to her parents Earl and Hazel Prunty.
She graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Home Economics. It was there that she met the love of her life, her husband Larry. They were married for 57 years. They moved to the Olympia area in 1964 where Carol taught for 23 years in the elementary schools of the Tumwater School District.
Carol is survived by her husband, Larry; two brothers, William Prunty and Robert Prunty; three children, Tom Engel, John Engel and Susan Engel; two loved daughter-in-laws, Kaye and Pam; and five grandchildren, Kyle, Tara, Mandy, Philip and Mary Kate.
Carol loved many things. She loved traveling and made many trips to Europe and around the country. She loved athletic games, particularly where her children were involved. She was a big Seahawk fan as well as a supporter of WAZZU - Go Cougs.
Her children remember Carol as a loving and vibrant person who was always there to support and nourish them through any situation. Her faith gave her strength which she passed on to others.
She found joy in every situation. She would always say "life was to short not to".
Her unwavering faith provided strength to her family. She took time to listen, they said, and provided wisdom which guided them safely into the next stages of their lives.
"Our Mom was the definition of what every kid would wish their mother to be", her children said. "She always exemplified a desire to help kids learn and that was shown in how she raised her own children".
She will be missed, but we are grateful that she is with her LORD and Savior.
A memorial service for Carol will be held on Tuesday, April 12 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Mills and Mills Chapel in Tumwater.
Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.
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Ron and Colleen Hoss
April 16, 2011
Larry and family, our comforting thoughts are with you. Carol was always a most gracious and warm person. She always showed interest in others. We've know Carol since the early 1990s when Colleen was in Rotary with Larry; as mutual friends of Bob and Pat and later when Carol was the roommate of Colleen's aunt at The Hampton. She always retained those warm, sparkling eyes and a warm smile for everyone. You are in our hearts.
April 12, 2011
Carol will be sorely missed! She was a super person and we feel deeply for the family! Larry was a faithful, loving and serving husband! He stood by her with the love only a husband can give! Our heart goes out to him and the family - Joseph and Christy Beaulieu
Patty Kilmer
April 12, 2011
Carol Engel was a talented teacher who cared deeply for her students and colleagues. She started in the Tumwater School District in 1966. She worked at Peter G. Schmidt Elementary untill 1981 or 1982. She transfered to Black Lake Elementary and worked there untill 1989-90. Carol was on the team that helped to open the new East Olympia and ultimately retired from East Olympia Elementary. After her retirement Carol was a welcome substitute teacher for the students at East Oly and also served as a consultatant assisting students and teachers on an as needed basis. The years Carol shared her gifts with the Tumwater School District were a blessing to all who had the fortune to be in her class. Carol was an exceptional educator and a wonderful friend. We will miss her deerly.
Vicki Slosson
April 12, 2011
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss. Carol gave so much not just to her family, but to those around her. I had the pleasure of teaching with Carol and took with me so many lessons. My favorite was 'never do for a child, what a child can do for themself'. I loved that lady's laugh and sense of humor. What a gift it was to teach first grade with her! May God bless
Vicki Slosson
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