Carolyn Posthumus

Carolyn Posthumus went into the loving arms of Jesus on December 17th. Carol was born in Seattle on June 13th, 1938. The oldest child of Agnes and Ed Kiteley. She married Richard Posthumus in 1957. They had 61 loving years together until he went to heaven in 2018. She was a dedicated homemaker, raising 3 girls and volunteering for PTA in Bellevue schools, eventually becoming PTA president. She was their Campfire leader and volunteered for several Day Camps as the "crafty lady". For many years she was Camp director at Hans Jensen day camp. In 1978 they moved to Lynden to care for Richard's mother. They built a house and made Lynden their home with room for a larger garden overflowing with vegetables and dahlias. Carol's passion for sports focussed on the Lynden Lions, Mariners and Seahawks. She was also a volunteer Lynden Band parent. As her children grew up her home became the center of wonderful family holidays, especially Christmas. Making cookies as a family and delivering them to loved ones was a cherished tradition. Her Superbowl parties were epic family events. Carolyn mailed cards to family and friends on their birthdays and other special days. Christmas cards were her forte, sent to family and friends every year. Her legacy is loving and caring for others. She will be greatly missed! Carolyn is survived by her 3 daughters: Joy (Wesley) Born, Kathy (Ron) Stanford, and Lee Posthumus (Elisabeth Starnes). 7 Grandchildren: Heather (Ryan) Hanson, Duane (Sami) VanDyken, Ed (Tricia) Gorsegner, Lindy (Brandon) Terpstra, Deanna (Steven) Rauch, Holly (Andrew) Royal, and Trevor Born. 17 Great Grandchildren: Abigail Gorsegner, Sienna Hanson, Connor Hanson, Jasmine Terpstra, Leyna Gorsegner, Tyler Terpstra, Aria Hanson, Kate Gorsegner, Kaylee Terpstra, Cooper Terpstra, Braelynn Gorsegner, Madalyn Terpstra, Miles VanDyken, Damon Royal, Annalynn Gorsegner, Ellie Royal, and Isla VanDyken. 2 Brothers: Mark (Pam) Kiteley and Kevin (Vicki) Kiteley. Many Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Her lifelong friend (cousin) Norma Eskesen, and her Friend (like family) Lois Buhman. A Celebration of life will be on January 4th, 2pm, at Sunrise Baptist Church, Custer, Washington. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carolyn, please visit our floral store.