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Carolyn Winslow Obituary

Carolyn Lea (Cochran) Winslow
1943 - 2017
Carolyn Lea (Cochran) Winslow of Nampa, Idaho was born June 25, 1943 to Merle and Mona Cochran in Payette, Idaho. She passed away from a broken heart surrounded by her family on February 28, 2017 after losing her beloved sweetheart Donald Winslow of 54 years on May 4, 2016.
Carolyn was raised by her Grandmother Ada, Uncle Lloyd and Uncle Warren Bertleson on a sheep ranch in Payette after her mother passed away when she was four years old. She spent a lot of time with her Aunt Della Hyder in McCall, Idaho and Hawthorne, Nevada where she found a love of gambling, especially slot machines. Carolyn was a lucky lady hitting many memorable jackpots and even winning a BMW convertible. She and Don had many fun trips to Reno, Nevada together and with family.
It was New Years Eve 1960 that this beautiful brown eyed lady met her sweetheart Don while cruising in Payette, Idaho. They married in 1962 and had four daughters. In 1970 they purchased an old church in Apple Valley, Parma, Idaho and worked side by side for years to make it a home to be proud of. Carolyn never had a mom to guide her in life but she did the best job she could for her family. Always a lady that didn't leave home without her lipstick. Both having difficult childhoods they were proud to raise their family in one home and they stayed in Parma, Idaho for 48 years before moving to Nampa, Idaho in 2010 where they very much enjoyed being able to order delivered pizza, have a short drive for shopping, and to be closer to their daughters. Those of us left behind will miss her famous potato salad, sticky buns on our traditional Christmas mornings and her many texts throughout the day. Mom was the most organized lady ever and her home was always spotless even after her family came and messed it up, which she loved more than anything. Family was everything to her.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her beloved sweetheart Don Winslow. She is survived by her family Tami (Wes) Blaser, Donna Winslow, Brenda (Scott) Pickrel, Kelli (Jerry) Wilson, her Grandchildren and Grandma Lea's great-granddaughter. Her brother Ronald Cochran and her chosen sister Pat (Bruce) Nelson and her loved dogs Lady and Tripper.
Mom and Dad what a happy day this was for you two being reunited. Hope you are having fun playing with Tinker and Jewels and dancing to Elvis. So proud of you for doing it "My Way". Forever loved and missed.
Graveside services will be held at Canyon Hill Cemetery in Caldwell 3 pm on Thursday, March 9th.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Idaho Statesman on Mar. 5, 2017.

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September 2, 2024

I love you Mom I miss you so much.

Cath

June 26, 2023

We are sending 80 Sparkliest Birthday Wishes Skyward to You Carolyn! Mum wears all her Birthday & Xmas brooches still each day...I have my B Delicious perfume on this week thinking of You Forever in our Hearts, Forever missed. All our love, C & J xxxx

Donna

June 25, 2023

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear mama
Happy 80th Birthday to you
Have a big piece of chocolate cake and go dancing with dad, enjoy the day. Miss you so very much love you more

Love You

June 25, 2022

Happy Birthday beautiful

Donna

February 28, 2022

It´s been a long 5 years without you...so much has changed in my life, I tell you about it but it´s not the same...I miss our talks every night laying on the couch. Tripper knows exactly where to go when I open the door for him at cemetery, he´s happy and at 13 he´s doing great...it´s nice to have something you loved so much with me. Thanks for the help on that scratch ticket...I bought him a new bed, toys and treats with it. Give dad & Bruce big hugs from me. I miss you mama. Love you more

June 26, 2021

Happy 78/5 Birthday Beautiful.

Miss you greatly ♥

February 28, 2021

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

David Giller

February 25, 2020

Love and miss you Grandma.

February 23, 2020

hi beautiful.

August 17, 2019

Found a new product that is awesome and so easy to use. I wanted so much to call you and tell you all about it then run over to your house and show you. I miss you Mom.

June 25, 2019

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, miss you, or ache to spend more time with you. Happy 76/3 Birthday Mom ❤

April 8, 2019

You were on my mind the whole time

March 2, 2019

❤ Mom. Miss you just the same.

November 21, 2018

Happy Thanksgiving Mom ❤

November 9, 2018

Littlest things make me miss you so much. My heart will never be the same.

November 1, 2018

I love you Mom ❤

September 25, 2018

September 13, 2018

Miss you Mom. Almost fall, almost time to bring out your favorite colors. ❤

August 17, 2018

I know you were with me and made it happen. Everything in me felt you so strongly, it was if I was expecting it while seeing it in slow motion. Thank you so much Mom!! ❤

August 3, 2018

Hi pretty lady

June 28, 2018

❤ hi Mom. Hasnt gotten any easier.

April 28, 2018

Miss everything about you being here with us Mom.

April 6, 2018

Wish we were sitting with Big Bertha <3

March 27, 2018

Good Morning Beautiful. Needed you today, miss our talks. XOXOXOXO

March 2, 2018

Never a day passes ❤

February 28, 2018

Hard to fathom that you've been gone for a year now. I love and miss you everyday

February 24, 2018

I love and miss you so much mom

February 15, 2018

Thank you for the visit Mom but I'm still trying to figure out the bowl? Loved the look in your eyes, I got it!

February 7, 2018

My life changed at 6pm...I miss you

January 27, 2018

Back with your sweetheart for your 1st anniversary in heaven. Miss you both so much. ❤

January 1, 2018

Miss and love you so much Mom

December 26, 2017

Merry Christmas Mom. Miss that glitter in your eye and sparkle in everything you did. You had that special touch. Love you forever.

December 18, 2017

❄ Love always Mom

November 30, 2017

Taking Dad to the buffet today? Let him load up the desserts! Love and miss you Mom

November 11, 2017

Can you wake up now? Wish it was that simple. You are so missed Mom. My world has so changed and I miss being able to talk and text with you each day.

November 3, 2017

Miss you so much Mom ❤

October 22, 2017

No stars out tonight for me to wish upon. Listened to your laugh today.

October 8, 2017

What a crazy week this has been. I know you were standing beside me holding my hand. Forever loved and so greatly missed ❤

September 25, 2017

xoxo

September 22, 2017

Miss you my beautiful mom ❤

September 13, 2017

Miss you Mom ❤ Not a day goes by I wouldn't give anything to talk to you again. To hug you.

September 6, 2017

In tears again. Miss you every single day since you've been gone.

August 29, 2017

Here we are at 6 months Mom, it still hurts and I still cry for myself being without you. I still want to call you when anything happens.
Forever loved and greatly missed ❤

August 24, 2017

Found some Silver Legacy crab crackers while cleaning the drawer, I remember the trip and slipping them in my purse. Crab for breakfast! Ha. I love you Mom.

August 17, 2017

Out of sight, not out of mind and heart. I love you Mom ❤

August 8, 2017

August 5, 2017

Sitting here reading all our texts and listening to all the voicemails, I laughed some through my tears. It's those little seconds that I forget and want to call you that it hits so hard. Football is starting, I just cannot do it. I miss my friend, I miss our patio talks, I just miss you Mom so damn much. We did so much together that I feel lost and having a hard time finding any normal again. I was so blessed to be raised by you two. Wish we could sit down and play a game of pitch and laugh at Jerry making faces drinking Dads brandy again. We were always the better team, high five Mom. I love you. ❤

August 2, 2017

Hi Mom just wanted to tell you how much you are missed. I sure miss getting texts and emails from you. So many things I would love to share with you.

July 14, 2017

Hi Mom ❤

July 4, 2017

What a glorious view you'll have tonight ❤

July 3, 2017

1 year ago you were with Louise and had the biggest smile on your face! I sure miss you Mom. I miss everything about you. Give Dad a big big hug for me. ❤

June 30, 2017

Hi mom I received a nice remembrance of you last night. It was beautiful and so thoughtful. Thank you I will treasure it always.

June 25, 2017

Happy birthday mom. If I could I would send you your 2 lbs of Sees Chocolate. Love you and miss you so much

June 25, 2017

Happy Birthday Mom Love you ❤

June 20, 2017

I love you Mom Dreamed of you last night, it was a happy dream.

June 14, 2017

Got my dress today, took a picture and you were the first one I wanted to text. You'd love the sparkles! Sure wish you were here to make pretties with me and just talk and giggle. Miss you ever so much!!!!

June 1, 2017

Perfect day to cry Mom. I feel you

May 31, 2017

Sure wish I could talk to you Mom. I know you are crying and so am I

May 29, 2017

We followed through with our promise Mom. We will teach the kids.
So wish you were here to help with all the decorations and planning, I know you two will be there. We'll save seats for you :)
Out of sight, never my heart or memory.

May 24, 2017

Yesterday I went to a funeral, a dear friend lost his Mom and last month his wife lost hers. Sure a lot of good Moms in heaven this year. Miss you

May 23, 2017

I love you Mom

May 14, 2017

Happy moms day. My first with out you in 53 years. I will miss you the rest of my life. Love you so much

May 10, 2017

Mom can you see what is going on? I am sure you are crying and Dad is shaking his head. Thanks for raising me to be the woman I am today. Honestly, integrity and values build a good life

May 3, 2017

Ok Mom your sedum is going nuts. Why did you give me ground cover? But the Rattlesnake plants I will always love. Remember when just you and I were at the nursery near Notus and found them. You taught me how not to get bit and in 40 some years since I have never been bitten once. You taught me so much. I told my son the biggest one I learned. It is easier to remember the truth over a lie because it really happened. Love you and miss you

April 28, 2017

Miss you mom. Miss you so much today!!
Love you more

Tami Blaser

April 25, 2017

I love you mom. You raised me right

April 25, 2017

So much to tell you Mom, was that you outside with me today? Wish I could wrap my arms around you and say a million thank yous and I'm sorrys. I just found out and having a hard time, I wish I'd known sooner or never known at all. Kiss Dad for me.

April 9, 2017

so hard. Moments I forget and want to text.

March 29, 2017

Mom, dad has been popping up in my dreams lately. It makes me feel good and makes me feel like I am not alone. I really need to hear your voice, your laugh and the way you teased. Can you send me a sign? I just have not seen any.

March 28, 2017

Mom something really awful happened to me this weekend. I so wanted to call you. I don't think I had ever been so scared. I will heal just in lots of pain right now. Thanks for looking after me. But next time can you have a faster and better net?

March 28, 2017

I miss you Mom! Was making dinner the other night and wanted to invite you over. Got an email from the SL and I just bawled. Dealing with some hard stuff and I talk, just wish you could answer. I love you <3

March 23, 2017

March 23, 2017

Mom I sure to do miss you. So many times I catch myself about to send a text or an email...I sure miss your notes. Love you so much

March 18, 2017

I miss your texts...I miss you! Should be starting to build your flower bed, doing the patio and getting planters together. Tell Dad thank you for keeping his tree alive, it's going to be full and beautiful. I love you both. <3

March 14, 2017

Mom, 2 weeks, feels so much longer. I'm feeling lost and hate touching your stuff. im trying so hard to be strong. I'm trying to hold it all together when all I want to do is scream. I miss you!!!!

March 10, 2017

Every morning when I walk out at 5am to get the newspaper I have talked to dad now I will talk to the both of you. Mom and dad please look over all of us. You were. Our rock and glue and without you we are all just scattered pieces. Love and miss you so much

March 9, 2017

My thoughts are with you all right now and I am there in spirit. I can't tell you how sorry I am that things went the way they did for your family. They are together again and that, I hope, will bring you comfort. Thinking of you and love to you all, Terilee Roberts

March 9, 2017

Today is the day we will lay you to rest to be with dad for eternity. This is very hard mom, but I just keep trying to tell myself you are with dad now and that that does give me peace momentarily...then the tears flow again because I miss you so much!! I love you more!!

Tami Blaser

March 8, 2017

I was walking out to get the paper this morning. I talk to the sky. I've lost you, dad, Ed and Roberta in suck a close time. I really don't understand. I really hope you meet them in heaven. You and dad would really like them. Help us mom in the next few days and months. We need your guidance. Love you so much.

March 7, 2017

1 week and I've wanted to text, call or drive over to show you everything. I miss you Mom, this is hard.

Deana Harlow

March 6, 2017

Tami, Donna, Brenda and Kelli, I'm so sorry that you had your mom leave this world, but she needed to be with your dad. She was the most loving and caring mom. You girls are very lucky to have such a great role model to follow. Love your families in honor of her. May God bless you. Sending my hugs to you. Deana

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