Carol Rahimi

1942 - 2017

Rahimi

Carol passed away on July 17, 2017 at age 74 after a brave battle against cancer. Carol will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and a passionate volunteer. Carol was born on July 27, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to parents Wilhelmina and Robert Hawkins. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1964 with a degree in Home Economics. She married Mort Rahimi that December and moved to Iowa City where Carol worked as a nutritionist at the University of Iowa Hospital. Four years later, they moved back to East Lansing where Carol focused on raising their children and volunteering her time working with the Junior League of Lansing and with the local government regarding children's safety issues. After twelve years, the family relocated to Northville, Michigan where Carol was again very active in the community. She was elected President of the Northville School Board and held leadership roles in the Garden Club, Mother's Club, PTO, and Girl Scouts. Always willing to help out, Carol also coached cheerleading and served as sponsor for the high school yearbook. Moving to Evanston twenty-three years ago, Carol continued to dedicate her life to volunteering for causes relating to education and helping children. She served for seventeen years on the Women's Board of Northwestern. She was also President of Evanston Women's Board of Northwestern Settlement and was a member of the Northwestern University Circle. Carol was an avid gardener and all around handy woman who was never afraid to take on a project. Her generosity and ability to connect with others will be deeply missed. Carol is survived by Mort, her beloved husband of 53 years, and their children: Mina Rahimi-Petersen and husband Jason; Susie Estep and husband Chris and their three children Chandler, Dawson and Jasmine; Kimia Watton and husband Drew and their two children Jack and Samantha; Cyrus Rahimi and fiancé Elisabeth; and brother Bruce Hawkins and his wife Carole. A memorial service in Carol's honor is planned for 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 24 at Alice Millar Chapel on the campus of Northwestern University. The address is 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Carol's name to The Northwestern Settlement or JourneyCare - Marshak Family Hospice Care Center.