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CAROLE MARTIN Carole L. Martin, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Sept. 9, 2012, after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. She was a resident of Las Vegas/Henderson for more than 50 years. Carole was born March 2, 1935, to LeRoy and Dorothy Steinert in Chicago. Soon after graduating high school, Carole left Chicago to travel the world as an ice-skater with both the Sonja Henie and Holiday on Ice tours. In 1960, she moved to Las Vegas and was employed as a chorus line dancer at the Flamingo Hotel. It was around then that Carole met and married the love of her life, Charles J. "Chuck" Martin, who preceded her in death. After raising her family, she returned to the work-force as pit bookkeeper at MGM/Bally's, from where she retired after 28 years. Since then, she had enjoyed the freedom that only retirement can bring, traveling and living life to the fullest. She is survived by her son, Charles J. "Chuck" Martin Jr.; and daughter, Pamela Harrold; son-in-law, Dean Harrold; step-granddaughter, April Bradeson and her husband, Mike; grandchildren, Jessica and Tristan Martin; great-grandson, Drew Bradeson; and many wonderful friends who she also considered extended family. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed. A celebration of Carole's life will be at noon, Friday, Sept. 14, at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local animal shelter or Cancer Society.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2012.

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Isela

November 6, 2012

Pam & Chuck, Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos. Carole will always be remembered by the many, many people whose hearts she touched.

Bonnie Bock

October 5, 2012

My dearest, most wonderful friend, Pam: I am so very sad to hear that your lovely Mother, Carole, has moved on to the other side. I know that you, Dean and Chuck and all of your Mom's friends and family are heart-broken. I pray that you will all have only the best memories of your times with her and not feel depressed, even though that is so difficult to do. I enjoyed every moment that I spent around your Mom (and Dad!) She was always such a bright star - I can't ever remember a time when she didn't have the biggest smile on her face along with those twinkling eyes - plus she was always laughing! And dancing... and talking to her dogs! Always young at heart and looking beautiful. I'm so glad I got to spend time with her and even skate with her! Ha Ha! Skating out in the desert with an ice skating Queen! She was always so full of life, and I will remember her and love her always, as I love you.

Your friend, Bonnie

Terry Abbott Flott

September 27, 2012

Dear Pam and Chuck,

So sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. Carol's smile and laugh will always be the thing I will remember the most. She has been a great friend to my Mom. She enjoyed life and dearly loved all her children. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during these most difficult times.

Carna (Wiberg) Grover

September 26, 2012

Dear sister-friend forever, going back to summer betwwen 7th & 8th grades, Lake Elizabeth, Twin Lakes, WI. Will miss you always! All my love! Carna
Whitewater, WI

September 18, 2012

Oh, my dear friend Carola (name she acquired at Mexicana Airlines), you will be so missed by all of us. You were an inspiration in that you never complained and were always a happy person. I so enjoyed your trip here to visit with me in Idaho. The angels be with you for eternity.
Arlene Grose (Hayden, Idaho)

Carole De Rios

September 15, 2012

Sorry for your loss, Chuck may God hold you in His arms
and bring you comfort. I am
Tanya Browns mother.

September 15, 2012

My dear Carol you were such a bright spirit just a lovely person . Sorry we missed the Friday 14th service.
Will remember you always. Moira and Ted

September 15, 2012

Carol we will miss you at our gatherings and dine outs........James

September 14, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I met your mother 60 years ago in Chicago and she was a wonderful person. I wish we would of kept in touch more than we did. Jean (Tisdahl) Wright

Sally Sweeting Davison

September 14, 2012

September 14th 2012
I was so sorry to hear of caroles passing, she was a great gal and we always had a joke. My sincere sympathies to her family RIP.

Marcia Sobieray

September 14, 2012

My dear friend and skiing buddy. You always made my heart smile. Rest in Peace in the loving arms of our Savior.

Corinna Berg

September 13, 2012

Pam & Chuck - I am so sorry for your loss! Your mom had a beautiful soul and such a bright spirit! She will be greatly missed!

September 13, 2012

We are shocked at the news of Carole's passing. We so enjoyed the moments we spent together at the HOI reunions in Vegas and were anticipating another next May. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and Todd.
Lucile Miller Creighton and Bill Creighton

Patty Stinson

September 13, 2012

Dear Pam Harrold & Chuck Martin,
My deepest sympathy for you great loss. I worked with your Mom for many years at Ballys, she was a lovely lady and a friend. I will miss her, we all will.

Karyl Dodd

September 13, 2012

Dear Pam, I went to Kelvyn High school with Carole, we were best friends. I am so sorry to hear of her passing, she will always be in my heart. My name is Karyl Dodd (Karyl Winholt) my deepest sympathy to all of you.

Teresa (Troxler Gallagher

September 13, 2012

Dear Pam and Family,
Your Mom was very kind and always had a smile and hug for me and my Mom when we would meet her at church. Please know that she is with the Lord her Father in heaven.

Beverly Franklin

September 13, 2012

I WILL TRULY MISS MY DEAR FRIEND OF 50 YEARS. SHE WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUAL

Rody Landovsky

September 13, 2012

Dear Carol,I will truly miss my friend of 63 years. Quite a run - Chicago FSC, Holiday On Ice, spending time at my Colo. cabin, Vegas living - shared many a great meal. Thanks for being such a good friend!!
Love, Rody

Nancy Sansone

September 13, 2012

Carole was a gem to work with at Bally's. The world has lost a good one. My heart goes out to her family.

Mona Christopher

September 13, 2012

Dear Pam,my heart is heavy with sadness.Carole was one of my dearest friend in holiday and also later .we kept in touch throughout the years .always fun to be around
my deapest Sympathy to you and your brother whom i never had the pleasure of meeting.my prayers will be with you during this difficult time.love and hugs.Mona Christopher

Val Fox

September 13, 2012

Dear Chuck and Pam. We are so sad to hear of your mothers passing. She has always been such a precious friend and had such beautiful faith in Our Lord and Savior. We know she is with Jesus now. May God give your family strength and peace at this difficult time. Garry & Val Fox

Milton(Sam) Huston

September 13, 2012

She will be missed by all that knew her.
A Friend Sam

Rick and Donna Morgan

September 13, 2012

Pam and Chuck, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We lived across the st from you many yrs ago.Your Mom, Dad, and us went to the shows together, and enjoy many a "party"..She was a super mother, wife, friend and fantastic woman..we kept in touch via email..God Bless, she will be missed..

Jen Kern

September 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.. Carole was an amazing women and she will be deeply missed.. She was a huge part of our family!!
Love,
Jen,Gary, Landon and Billi, Ray and KC

maureen frontiere

September 13, 2012

I am so sorry of your loss of your Mother, I knew her for many years as she and I were roomates in Holiday On Ice, what fun we had and what a wonderful person she always was, with the greatest laugh...I am so sorry for your loss she will be missed by so many....Maureen (Ahern) Frontiere

Ellen Fitzpatrick

September 13, 2012

Pam, your Mom lived her life carefree and to the fullest. Always seeing the bright side of life, that is something to be truly admired. She is at peace now. A big hug to you.

Stacy Marsh

September 13, 2012

Dear Pam and Chuck, You are in our Hearts and our Prayers. Your beautiful mom was the light of everyones life. We love you. Love, Stacy Marsh and family

September 13, 2012

Chuck: Tom and I are so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the two or three occasions I spent time with her in Denver. She was a pistol! My thoughts are with you and Pam. Love, Mim

Michael Schilling

September 12, 2012

To Carol's family; Carol was a wonderful person who always had a smile. She will be missed........

September 12, 2012

Pam...I am so sorry to hear of Carole's passing! She was such a wonderful friend...I had many good times with her on different tours over the years and was happy to still have her in my life thanks to e-mail! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Barbara (Walsh) Oshust

Andrew Craig

September 12, 2012

My sympathy to the Martin family. I worked with Carole at the MGM/Bally's for many years. Always a joy to be around.

"Bevie"

September 12, 2012

Dear Pam and Chuck,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Your wonderful mom was a best friend to everyone who knew her. Our friendship spanned forty years of life's milestones. She is missed and will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace with our Lord, dear friend. You are loved.

Karin Fastow

September 12, 2012

Pam and Chuck,
My deepest sympathy. Carole always had a smile and interesting stories for me. She was a good friend to my mother. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you.

September 12, 2012

Pam and Chuck,
I am going to miss your mother a lot. She was a good friend. We always had a good time together with lunches, movies and gambling. My thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
Gudrun Forsstrom

Pat Ursua`

September 12, 2012

Dearest Pam, I share your pain and sorrow. I will continue to pray for you and your family's healing, strength and courage and for time to heal the loss. Carole is an angel in heaven who will always be with you. God bless you and your family, Sincerely,

Patrick Cuthbertson

September 12, 2012

Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your smiling mother and how very, very kind she was to me....God bless you and Dean and your family.....

Lisa Miller

September 12, 2012

Carole - so full of energy and light, your faith showed through no matter where you were. So I know now you are sitting at the right hand of the Father in complete peace and joy. Thank you for sharing the last few years with my father, Todd. You were a great, great friend to him and he will miss you dearly.
My prayers go out to all of your family - may God grant them peace during this difficult time. Lisa, Alan, Bryan & Lauren Miller.

Todd Schoonmaker

September 12, 2012

In memory of a sweet lady and an insiration to all!We will miss Carole and always value her friendship,her love and her happy face. Much love to all. Todd, Willa, and Harold.

Holly Spoor

September 12, 2012

Pam, Dean, April and Family,
Carole was a lovely, fun woman, I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet her.
My thoughts are with you all.

Mary Knutsen

September 12, 2012

Carole always had a smile on her face and was full of life. I will miss her. She will never be forgotten. I heart goes out to her family
Mary

Sue Weber

September 12, 2012

Pam, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a beautiful person inside & out. May God give you & your family the strength to get through this difficult time. Love, Sue

Lisa

September 12, 2012

Pam & Chuck, Thank you for sharing your Mom with me for all these years. She had a beautiful spirit and heart with an enormous capacity for love. She taught me so much, and I'm grateful for every moment we shared.
Love & Prayers to you,

Lynn Fosco

September 12, 2012

Dear Pam & Chuck,
I am so sorry to hear of Mom's passing. She was a wonderful person and so much fun to be with. She leaves an emptiness in our family. I will miss her so much.

Kathy Longo

September 12, 2012

Pam, I'm sad to learn of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy...

Dean Harrold

September 11, 2012

We will miss you Carole. May you rest in peace with your beloved mother, Chuck, Maggie, Lacey, and Hobbes. You were a Blessing in our lives.

Tony West

September 11, 2012

Chuck and Pam, Your mother was a beautiful person both inside and out. I won't soon forget her smiling face and words of kindness. May God Bless you and your familes.

Marlyn Milne

September 11, 2012

I feel sad and an emptiness inside since you left. Carolina (Carole) you were a great friend and neighbor. So full of life..such a kind heart and you brought great joy to all of us. I know that you are safe in God's arms and that brings me comfort.
Pam and Chuck, your Mom was an amazing woman, and she will truly be missed. We are all blessed to have known her.

September 11, 2012

Oh Pam! I am so sorry and so, so sad for your loss. This is just heartbreaking. May God wrap you in his arms and provide solace in your grief. She lived an awesome life, and I have no doubt left this earth satisfied with all of her accomplishments - especially with her children. Hugs and prayers to you. Stefanie

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