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Carol Torp Obituary
age 50, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed from her earthly life on Friday, August, 11th, exactly 2 weeks after her 50th birthday. Carol was born in Orlando to Don and Sue Ruud and grew up in West Orange County. She graduated from West Orange High School in 1985, and the University of Florida in 1990. Carol married Eric Torp in 1991 and they raised two wonderful children: Kirsten and Jared.
Carol worked as a Systems Analyst at Procter & Gamble in the 1990's, but her most beloved and recent work life was as a school registrar and counselor at Greenwood Christian Academy. Through her work there and her connection with her local church, The Creek, she touched so many people from young students to adults, and always encouraged others while sharing her great faith and God's love.
Carol is survived by her husband, Eric Torp; her children, Kirsten Torp and Jared Torp; and one brother, Alan Ruud. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sue and Don Ruud; and her brother, Steve Ruud.
Memorial services are planned to celebrate her life in both Indianapolis and Orlando. The first service will be at The Creek Shelby Street Campus, 8435 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, on Friday, August 18th, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Greenwood Christian Academy in honor of Carol, at 835 W. Worthsville Road, Greenwood, Indiana 46142 (www.gcak12.org) or to The Creek (www.thecreek.org).
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Karen Stancombe
August 18, 2017
Although I did not know Carol well, the few times I was with her, I remember that she was always so cheerful and smiling, though she was struggling with her health. God's joy beamed through her in the way she talked and interacted with others. It was so heartwarming to listen to her share stories about her son going to college and watching her daughter blossom as an adult. She was so proud of her children and how God was working in their lives. It was such a pleasure to share a few moments with this woman of faith. May God richly bless her husband, children, and family!
Ronda Garrett
August 17, 2017
Carol always smiled when she came to Bible Study Fellowship. She loved God and His Word. Prayers for her family. What joy she has now!
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