Carol Ann Kirkwood

After a valiant battle with breast cancer, our beautiful wife and mother, Carol Ann Kirkwood, received her ultimate healing as she passed from this world into the presence of her loving Father in Heaven. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Edwin and Isabel (Sue) Zimmerman, Carol moved to southern California soon thereafter. She graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1958, the same year she met and married her lifelong partner in adventure, Warren M. Kirkwood of San Diego, CA. Their romance continued for 58 years. Carol and Warren raised their family in Culver City, CA, where their home and generous hospitality was available to everyone. They retired to Whatcom County in 1996. Carol loved teaching Sunday school and the Early Learners at Blaine HomeConnection. An avid camper, many memories were made in campgrounds across the U.S. from the beach to the mountains and everything in between. Carol was a dedicated follower of Whatcom County high school sports, it was rare for her to miss any of her grandson's games. Carol is survived by her husband, Warren, her children Robert (Holly) Kirkwood, Karen (Chris) Starkovich, and Jaye Teters, 14 Grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and sister Joan Larsen. Carol's memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 11:30 a.m. at Freedom Community Church, 508 G Street, Blaine, WA 98230. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you would consider a donation to Freedom Community Church, or to Operation Christmas Child in Carol's name. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/memorial-page/carol-kirkwood-blaine-wa