Carol Ann Pozo

Carol Ann Pozo May 19, 1938 - December 8, 2020 Carol passed away peacefully at her home from a recent stroke, with her daughters by her side. She was born in Alameda, CA to William Linthicum and Phyllis Coombes. She graduated in 1956 from Capuchino High School in San Bruno. Carol was married to the love of her life, Donald Pozo, for 47 years, until his passing in 2003. She enjoyed a fascinating career as a registered nurse with Kaiser Permanente in Terra Linda for 38 years; beginning in the ER, ICU, advice nurse at the call center, and finally retiring from Employee Health in 2010. Carol and Don owned Don Pozo's Wine & Spirits in Mill Valley for over 20 years. They raised their girls in Terra Linda (1964-1987), until moving to their home in Pacheco Valle, Novato (1987-2019). In 2019, Carol moved to the beautiful Smith Ranch Homes retirement community in San Rafael, where she enjoyed making many new friends, going for walks, swimming, and watching the wildlife outside her patio. Carol will be remembered as a kind and loving person who treasured spending time with family and friends, telling stories, playing games and lovingly caring for her dog, Bogie. She was the glue of every community that she was a part of, and effortlessly made lasting friendships. Carol was known for being a well-loved Girl Scout leader, nature docent, thrift store enthusiast, mother of many, and avid canasta card player. Carol also enjoyed traveling and had a sense of adventure wherever she went. Carol is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Ann Garvey, Cherie Page and Cathy Pozo; grandchildren, Meghan (Eric) Lally and Shane Garvey; great-grandchild, Sophia Lally; dearest sisters, Joan (Ron) Crook and Diane (Jim) Cline; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Her generous and loving spirit, gentle guidance, humor, and laughter will be missed but not forgotten. Memories, stories and pictures of Carol may be sent to: CarolPozoMemories@gmail.com.