Carrie Ann Dierks

I also knew Carry as a fellow poster at the Friendship Garden. Carry was sort of the "Simon Cowell" of the board - always forthright, sometimes ascerbic, often hilarious. Her intelligence showed in all of her posts. We have missed her of late, and now we know why. After reading the guestbook, I wish I could have met her in person. Her nickname on the board was "Caryy, Carry Quite Contrary" but I have a feeling in 3D she was loving and loyal. She spoke very fondly of the little ones in her...

I am a member of Friendship Garden and Carrie & I discovered that we grew up in the same area and were around the same age. I grew up in Evanston and later lived in McHenry County where her parents live. She knew a lot of my "stomping grounds" and I hers.

Yes, Carrie could be abrasive but I kinda' liked that about her; she'd tell it like it is. That *BS* meter was always working! lol

I am very saddened to hear about Carrie's passing as we all are. RIP Carryotype.

May God bless you and keep you Carry .

Just today, I found out about Carrie's passing away. I knew Carrie as a member of my Internet forum for many years. Carrie had a way of "telling it like it is" in a way no one else could and a BS meter like no other. She sometimes made people angry as her style was blunt and to the point. But that was Carrie, our "Little Miss Sunshine."

I am very sad to learn of her illness and passing. She will be missed by all who knew her at Friendship Garden.

Dear Dierks Family,

I loved Carrie dearly. She was a great friend to me in high school. Someone to laugh with, confide in. Someone to explore the meanings of life with. I send you love and comfort for your loss. She was a bright spot on the planet.

I just learned of Carrie's death when browsing the Maine West Alumni website. Carrrie and I were friends in highschool as I dated a friend of hers (Jan Henrikson). Carrie was an inspiration to me and is actually one of the people who convinced me that I should go to college. I was a year older than her ('76) and we lost touch but I thought about her from time to time as she had an impact on my life. I am sure she impacted many lives as she did mine. I am sorry for your loss and thankful that...

Dear Diane and Family,
I am so sorry to hear that your family has lost your daughter. I don't believe we ever met,but I wanted to send our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. I hope your memories of her help you through this difficult time.
Your cousin,
Laura Coleman

Dear Dierks Family, Carrie brought her quick mind, sparkling insights and insighful humor to make lasting contributions to our museum world. We valued her as a colleague and friend, and will miss her voice.

We got back from the service for Carrie. I myself did not know Carrie, but I feel like I missed a great person. The world is going to miss her. Our sympathy to the family.