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Carole Burr Obituary

In Loving Memory
Surrounded by her children, her sister, and her extended family, Carole Reid Burr passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020, after a heroic battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Vancouver, Canada to Jack and Rose Marie Reid, Carole was the youngest of three children, and spent her early-childhood years in Canada before moving to Brentwood, California in 1949. She spent her last two years of high school in Moab, Utah and graduated from Grand County High School.
Carole attended Brigham Young University, and in 1958 married James Blaine ("Jim") Burr in the Los Angeles Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jim and Carole raised their nine children in Provo, Utah where Carole served as PTA President at Timpview High School, and as a youth Sunday School teacher for 19 consecutive years. She later served as President of the Relief Society in her ward in Alpine, Utah, and worked as a wedding coordinator at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. She has 33 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren; among her posterity are seven sets of twins.
Carole was a gifted speaker, author, and teacher. She worked for the Curriculum Department of The Church of Jesus Christ, writing manuals on strengthening family relationships. She is the author of Rose Marie Reid: An Extraordinary Life Story, a biography of her mother. From 2015 to 2016, she hosted an exhibit featuring a curated collection of her mother's swimsuit designs-and telling the story of her dedication to fashion and faith- at the Harold B Lee Library Special Collections Gallery at Brigham Young University.
Throughout her adult life, Carole spent countless hours connecting families through adoption, was persistent in her efforts as a member-missionary, and blessed others with her natural talent as an interior designer.
Carole is survived by her sister Sharon (Paul) Alden, and eight of her children; Brett (Julie) Burr, Susan (Jim) Miguel, Rose Marie (Mark) Walker, Brigham Burr, Lara (Jimmy) Johnson, Sharon (Michael) Lee, Emily Bodhaine, and Amanda (Danny) Kerpan. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Bryan (Natalie) Burr, as well as her parents and her brother, Bruce Reid. Carole will be remembered for her love of flowers, the way she adored babies, her ability to make the world a more beautiful place, and her unmistakable love of people.
Carole shared her faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ, in both word and deed, with all who knew her.
Due to current COVID 19 restrictions for public gatherings, private funeral services will be held at Eastlawn Memorial Cemetery in Provo, Utah. Condolences and memories of Carole can be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.

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Published by Deseret News on May 8, 2020.

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Hawley & Bill Barrett

May 13, 2020

Carol Burr was an amazing person. When we moved into the ward, she was involved in a lot of things. She was on the general board of the Sunday School. In Relief Society in the ward she would often talk about what was going on in the future of the Sunday School, of having to teach our families at home. Now, with Come Follow Me, think back on that. We really enjoyed knowing Carol. She was a very caring person. She would make you feel very welcomed at her house. We loved having our block Christmas partiesa part of it at her house. Everything was very put-together. Beautifully done. We are so sorry for your loss. Losing a mother is a hard thing to endure because you find that you go back and think of her and her influence all your life. But allow yourself to mourn her death and let yourself be warmed by the treasure chest of memories she has left you. Bill was surprised that Carol lived in Moab the last 2 years of High School, because Bill lived there too. They must have been in the same ward and have sat in the same Sacrament meetings. Our love and prayers are with you. - Hawley and Bill Barrett

Mark Bowman

May 11, 2020

Teri and I have the utmost respect for Carol. She was the epitome of pleasant, bright and engaging. I enjoyed chatting with Carol, while in the dental chair, for many years. From time-to-time, I still quote her to others. Here's one: "the profit margin in the restaurant business is how thin you slick the tomatoes". Carol and Teri's mother, LaMon were dear friends for decades. Teri and I send our deepest and sincere condolences to the Burr family. Heaven is a better place today with Carol and LaMon there!

Virginia Bryson

May 10, 2020

I am so sad to hear that Carol suffered with Alzheimer's the last years of her life. She was a very important person in my life, having been the key to bringing me and my husband, Brent, together. I'm not sure I would have married Brent otherwise! Our story is a very interesting one, and I am so grateful for her courage and love to reach out to those who needed help. Like all of you, I look forward to seeing her again one day and thanking her.

Dan Summerhays

May 10, 2020

Sharon, this is Dan Summerhays, Janet's youngest brother. She has a daughter who would really love to talk with you. Jeff lives in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Steve is in Henderson, NV. And I'm in Alpine,UT. I'm sorry for your loss.

May 8, 2020

So sad to read of Carole's passing. She has been a wonderful friend since meeting her in1958. After not seeing her for several years, we reconnected at her book signing then a few years later when she was residing at Legacy in Provo. Our family and the Reids enjoyed a wonderful relationship while in the Brentwood Ward and later in life. My sincere condolences to Carole's family. I look forward to seeing her and her mother, Rose Marie when I go to the other side of the veil. God Bless you

Sincerely,
Karol Larsen Palmer

May 8, 2020

Carole used to "borrow" my little brother, Rob Young, to take on trips with Bryan and Brett so he could be an example to them of how not to act wild and crazy. He was a few years older than Bryan and loved going with them to their cabin.
Once on their way there, Carole stopped at a 7-11 and asked Robert to go pick out a cassette that they could listen to on their way up. She paid for it and it happened to be a Carpenter's Album and she loved it. She raved about what a good choice he had made.
Imagine asking an 11-year-old kid who isn't even your child to go pick out a cassette that she paid for and she loved and then give him that much praise for it.
She never ceased to amaze me.

Petrea Butler Reading

May 8, 2020

As a Westwood Sister, Neal and I send our deepest condolences for The family of Carole. Love and God"s blessings to you all.

Sharon Yancey

May 8, 2020

Carole used to "borrow" my little brother, Rob Young, to take on trips with Bryan and Brett so he could be an example of how not to act wild and crazy. He was a few years older than Bryan and loved going with them to their cabin.
Once on their way there Carole stopped at a 7-11 and asked Robert to go pick out a cassette that they could listen to on their way up. She paid for it and it happened to be a Carpenter's cassette. She loved it. She raved about what a good choice he had made.
Imagine asking an 11-year old kid who isn't even your child to go pick out a cassette that she paid for and she loved and then give him that much praise for it.
She never ceased to amaze me.

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