Carole West Obituary
Carole Elizabeth Simper West was born March 5th, 1935 to George and Elnora Simper in Salina, Utah.
She was the youngest of nine sisters and one brother. They were Bessy, Audrey, Blair, Blanche, Mary, Lillian, Lois, Nell, Jean, and then Carole. Carole is the last of her siblings to make it back together in heavenly love.
Carole was married to Kerry Willardson and had four children, Kirk, Kathy, Pauline and Brent.
Carole lived a long life with many friends and a large family that loves her.
She was married to the late Larry Owen West of Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Carole was fortunate to spent the last couple years of her life with a wonderful husband and friend, Larry Olsen. She passed away from heart complications October 10th, 2025 at Utah Valley hospital, Provo, Utah with her husband and granddaughter attending her.
Services are under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
150 E Main St, Salina, UT 84654
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