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Carol Nielsen Obituary
Carol was born in Council Bluffs, IA in 1943. She was preceded in death by her one and only love Jerry.
Carol and Jerry's family business J-Lee Floors ran successfully for 48 years in the Everett area. Many lives were touched and changed by the kindness and generosity of Carol and Jerry.
But Carol's proudest accomplishments were her daughters Wendy (Dave) Gardner and Tara (Chris) Featherstone and her grandchildren Jarred (Stacia) Bohn, Travis (Joely )Hibbard , Cara (Andrew) Dankbar, Tricia (Ryan) Hartlage, Tyler (Lexie) Gardner and Cody Featherstone and 4 great grandchildren and many more who loved her as much as we did. The Glenwood Girls (Kathy, Karla and Lisa), Mike and Patti Kane and Tricia Hollo who all referred to her as a second Mom. Carol also leaves her little best friend Bella behind. Bella was Carol's constant companion and her co pilot. Bella & all of her balls are now a welcomed addition to Tara's family, but we will all spoil her for the rest of her life. She also leaves her very good friend Gladys Hanson, they were often referred to as Thelma and Louise.
Carol and Jerry only had two biological daughters but between J- Lee Floors and their concession stands at the Evergreen State Fair, they had a hand in raising numerous others.
Carol was a busy lady, between her volunteer work with Kiwanis and her happy hours with her friends, she never stopped going. Carol was a kind and giving person. She loved to cook for anyone and everyone. She could never make just one chicken pot pie or apple pie, for Carol it was a production. She would make them in bulk and then deliver them to her family and friends with a smile. The hole that is left from her passing will never be filled, but the thought that her and Jerry are together again for eternity makes us smile. We want to thank everyone who loved our Mom. She was an amazing Mom and an amazing friend to all and she will be missed.
There are some who bring
A light
So great to the world
That even after they have gone
The light
remains.
November 29, 1943 - February 27, 2021
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Paul Brandstetter
March 20, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I remember with fondness both Carol and Jerry.
Emma Stewart
March 18, 2021
I met Carol through a mutual friend about 10 years. right away she was like someone I known for many years. We went on a couple trips together in Mexico and I have some good memory’s of the fun we had. Her and Jerry were so down to earth and fun to be around. These last few years I always saw her at the YMCA and we would always converse and catch up on what was happening in our lives. We had a lot of laughs together. I will truly miss Carol, she was a good person and a wonderful friend.
Susan Davison
March 18, 2021
I first met Carol years ago at J-Lee Floors when I was redoing my vinyl floors. I also met Jerry then. She was so friendly and welcoming. As we chatted, we realized we had all gone to Minot High School! Jerry 1959, Carol 1961, me 1964. Later in 2017, Carol and I were part of a Y trip to Massachusetts for 8 days. (Lots of time on a tour bus together.) Always a smile on her face. If I ever saw her at a restaurant or out walking, we'd chat. So sad to see that obit in the paper yesterday! Beautiful picture of her - again, that beautiful smile!
Bruce Hansen
March 17, 2021
I am saddened and sorry to all of Carol’s family. I knew her and Jerry before they started J-Lee Floors. Carol was my favorite co-worker checker at the B&M#6 grocery store on Broadway & Everett Avenue in Everett. Both Jerry & Carol were always so nice and pleasant to be around, and we had many good conversations about our kids. After Jerry started J-Lee Flooring, it was our company to go to for flooring updates in our home. I have never forgotten either of them; a most wonderful couple indeed.
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