Carmella J. "Carol" Streff

1924 - 2014

Streff, Carmella J. "Carol"
Carmella J. "Carol" Streff , who was loved by all, passed away peacefully with family surrounding her in Mesa, AZ on Friday, January 10, 2014. She joined her husband of 68 years, Philip C. Streff, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2012. Carmella was one of six children born in Tacoma, WA. to Guiseppe (Joe) and Antonia Gus on March 12, 1924. After her marriage she moved to Kenilworth, Illinois. The family moved to Phoenix in December of 1967, where she spent the rest of her life. Carol was a kind, giving, loving devoted woman who put everyone first. She raised her family while working along- side her husband in their dry-cleaning business. In her later years she worked at Motorola, retiring in 1986. She is survived by seven children: JoAnn Colen, Philip Streff Jr., Patricia (David) Joseph, Frank (Mary) Streff, Elizabeth (David) Vipond, Carol (Erik) Moore and John (Nicki) Streff; two siblings: Alma Cowan and Elsie Powels; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by: her parents; three siblings: Joe Gus, Lydia Reid, and Jim Gus; son-in-law, Robert Colen; and granddaughter, Kristina Haga. Memorial Service to be held at 10:00-11:30 on Friday, January 31 at Hansen Desert Hill Mortuary and Memorial Park, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Followed by interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. We are so blessed as a family to have had you as our Mother, our mother-in-law, our Grandma, and our Great- Grandma. You left us with a great legacy of love that we will forever hold in our hearts. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to place online condolences.