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Caroline Stjern Obituary
Caroline Grace Stjern
Our much loved friend, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed into Heaven peacefully on October 6, 2011. She was born on February 27, 1930 to Bill and Grace Stevens of Snohomish, WA and was the second of four children. She has two sisters, Kitty Clemans of Lynnwood, WA and Dorothy Stecher of Snohomish, WA; and brother, Wilbur (Sonny) Stevens of Snohomish.
Mom married the love of her life, our Dad, Harry Stjern; they had the three of us, Ron, Dan and Cathy.
She loved her family dearly and devoted her life to all of us, doing anything she could to make our lives happier. Mom's smile was wrapped with so much joy and love. She was the best encourager and made you feel like you could do anything! Mom loved to be with Dad camping, fishing, dancing and especially feeding her pets, the deer that would come in their yard. And what a cook she was! She made the best Swedish pancakes and meatballs with gravy this side of Norway, not to mention her chocolate chip cookies and fudge.
Mom lived most of her life in Snohomish but lived in Republic, WA the last 16 years at Lake Curlew.
She is survived by her husband, Harry; and three children, Ron and wife, Bev of Marysville, WA, Dan and wife, Linda of Anchorage, AK and Cathy and her husband, Jerry Anderson of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Eric (Lori), Ron Jr. (Jenna) and David (D'Neil), Paul (Laura), Aaron (Nikki) and numerous great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Everett, WA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Caroline Stjern
October 19, 2011
Harry & family,
I only met Caroline a few times, she was such a gracious lady. I'm very sorry for your loss. Catherine Clausen-Stjern
Teri Kinney
October 18, 2011
My heart is broken. Caroline was a sweet wonderful lady who I have grown very fond of in the last 7 years as her neighbor. She will forever be known to me as Caroline "Fish" Stjern as she told me whenever Randy and I brought her fish that we caught in Curlew Lake that Fish was her middle name cuz she loved it so much. Blessings to her family.
Cheryl Cline
October 17, 2011
I am sorry to hear of your lose. I always though Caroline was one of the most beautiful ladies I ever knew. Growing up in the neighbor I have fond memories of the Stern family. God bless all of you!
October 13, 2011
So sorry to hear about Caroline's passing. She always had a smile and time to talk. My sympathy goes to her family and friends. Ardis Richards
JERRY EVANS
October 12, 2011
harry and kids, ron,Cathy and Dan, my prayers and sympathy to you all. Please find comfort and peace in the many happy memories of your lovely Mom and wife. sincerely Jerry Evans[marsha's Mom]
Jack (Hector's son) Salvadalena
October 12, 2011
Peace and love to all of Caroline's family and friends as we mour her passing and celebrate her life.
Marsha O'Brien
October 12, 2011
Dear Cathy and Dan,I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Mother. I was very fond of her. I remember your Dad going around singing"Sweet Caroline" back in the day! I know you will miss her so much. Love, Marsha Evans O'Brien
Martha Clemans
October 11, 2011
I remember Aunt Caroline’s apple pie. When I was pregnant with Michole, our first daughter, Aunt Caroline gave me a family baby shower. I told her not to buy a cake, one of her apple pies would do just fine. When Kitty and I got to the shower she had a cake and a beautiful apple pie with a rattle in it. She always made me feel welcome and that really helped me as in those days I got homesick a lot. I’ll miss going out to Arnie’s to watch you and Uncle Harry and Kitty drink your Martinis, always lots of laughs!!!!
Mike Clemans
October 11, 2011
Aunt Caroline was the best. I remember, fondly, when we were kids and Ron, Dan and I would come in from playing by the river or in the pasture...Aunt Caroline would make us take off our shoes before coming in. I love you for that and all the great memories of my youth, camping, fishing, family gatherings during the Holidays, it didn't matter what Holiday either. Such GREAT memories make a life live forever.
Pat Gedney
October 11, 2011
Caroline, my memories of you are many -- filled with joy and love -- you visiting and staying with us when we lived at Lake Stevens, Christmas eves with Aunt Grace, Uncle Bill and all three of you kids every year as I grew up, visiting you & Harry & your babies when you lived on 3 Lakes Rd, Mom coming to Lebanon to take care of the boys when you had Cathy, your many visits to Seattle after we moved and you & Harry coming down to stay & see Bob after he had his stroke. Thanks for all the memories!!! Love you dear cousin, Pat
Pat Gedney
October 11, 2011
Caroline, my memories of you are many -- filled with joy and love -- you visiting and staying with us when we lived at Lake Stevens, Christmas eves with Aunt Grace, Uncle Bill and all three of you kids every year as I grew up, visiting you & Harry & your babies when you lived on 3 Lakes Rd, Mom coming to Lebanon to take care of the boys when you had Cathy, your many visits to Seattle after we moved and you & Harry coming down to stay & see Bob after he had his stroke. Thanks for all the memories!!! Love you dear cousin, Pat
Pam Hardy
October 11, 2011
Hi Catthy,
My prayers are with you and your family durning this sad time.
Pam Joslin Hardy
Ron Jr
October 11, 2011
Love you always Grandma and will miss you very much.
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